rich3549

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Using my Power Amp + my receiver
Slappy is correct. If your receiver has pre-outs, go ahead and connect your Carver to the pre-outs and your speakers to the Carver. The sound is bound to be better than coming from your receiver. 
will a receiver upgrade make a enough difference
Hello, For my home theatre system- I just change from an Onkyo Pro-logic unit to a Yamaha RXV 730 (it has dd and dts - this unit runs for around 430-599). It was a big postive difference for movies. I have a five channel Adcom amp doing the work f... 
Video Hum Bars
Thank Rwwear and J k I will follow both of your advise. I will spend a couple of bucks and see what the Shack as to offer..and I will check my cable runs....I do live in the 'burbs. 
THX Video Optimizer
Hi Avguy, Unfortunately, the picture mode was set correctly. Thanks for your thoughts though- I need all the help I can get. RM 
Review: VTL MB-100 Tube amp
I am also a happy owner of the MB-100's. I had mine for about three years. They are great. I know there are better amplifiers out there, but I think the MB 100's is a great place to get off the relentless chase for sonic narvana. This amp has a gr... 
What prevents DIY speakers to become the ultimate?
Hi, I used to be a DIY'er...I worked at store where we sold drivers, X=overs etc. I tried my hardest to get a great sounding speaker (I was paying cost too and not retail) and never made it. It is very difficult. Also, because I was only making ju... 
big sound at a down to earth price?
Hi, Thanks everybody. I really appriciate all the suggestions. Rich 
Wilson Witt vs Sophia
Hello, I listened to the WITTS at a dealer showroom. It was terriblely bright and thin. Maybe it was the set up (ML electronics, ???cables)or room, but I walked away very disappointed because I enjoy the Watt. I have not listened to the Sophias. G... 
480i,480p,780,1080?
Thanks for all the great response! I really appriciate the help.Rich 
Experiences, good and bad, with VTL
Hi, I own a pair of MB-100s and have been very happy with them. They power my Celestion SL700s with no problems. They have decent bass, a bit forward mid(but still very nice because my speakers are slightly too mellow) and nice upper end. For the ... 
Installing a new arm
Many thank you's Doug. I feel much more confident now. Again, thank you for your help. 
Installing a new arm
Thanks for the advise. 
Receiver going in protect mode
I bet it is your speaker. I would use another pair of speakers and see what happens. There may be a short inside the speaker that you are not aware of.