alb59

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Okay, I am Taking the Pro Audio Plunge
I forgot to mention the speakers and subs are controlled by a JL Audio CR-1 crossover which helps very much.  Good luck!    
Okay, I am Taking the Pro Audio Plunge
When I was considering new speakers, I thought about those utilized those in mixing and recording studios.  It seemed a good idea to seek the same sound that recorders or professionals used. ATC has long history in what many professionals used to ... 
35 year old joy
@willywonka you have a pretty serious system now!  It does not look like you need subs with those awesome Legacy Focus SE's.  
35 year old joy
Yes and Yes!  
35 year old joy
@elliottbnewcombjr Still a good idea as there are good old tape loops available.  Will be taking a look.  Thank you.  
35 year old joy
@elliottbnewcombjr Thank you for the recommendation.  I am a little old school with a ARC SP9 MK II preamp which was also rebuilt.  I need to put the rest of my system in AGON  to help those like you helping me.  Thank you again as I have seen you... 
35 year old joy
Added picture to my system page.  Sorry for the trouble.  
Do you use one brand of electronics or are you mixing brands what has worked best for you?
@ghdprentice you have one very nice system.  I have seen it before and now have a chance to say how really awesome it is.    
Help me choose: Harbeth 30.2 or SHL5+ XD in a 10 x 13 feet room?
Another consideration.  Look at ATC speakers, consumer and professional.  The professionals are made for close listening obviously.  I have a consumer brand ATC SCM-40 and it is the most revealing speaker I have ever heard in my system.  Extremely... 
Who here continues to regularly use a CD player?
I Still use CD's.  SACD and Blu Ray as well.  The Blu ray especially as they can be high sampling (audio only or outstanding video concerts).   Still using  the OPPO 205 I was fortunate to get.  I have a Kenwood Elite CD player in two of my Trucks... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Garbage  Last tour supposedly  
Analogue Productions SACDs
The Oppo 205 manual states the quality of the digital output depends on the output connection. I did not know until I looked.  Hope this helps with the discussions with Oppo players. Due to bandwidth limitations , high resolution audio formats su... 
Is bi amping worth it ?
If you decide to keep your system as it is... One option is a  JL Audio CR-1 Crossover.  I recently purchased a used one and it has provided much improved transition between the mains and the active subs.  I am sure there are better ones (even dig... 
Krell, MBL, Levinson, et al... What if 50% off?
Checking the news, "German high-end audio manufacturer MBL Akustikgeräte has filed for bankruptcy."