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Recordings with BASS
"Night fight" from Crouching Tiger hidden Dragon. Wonderful test of dynamic range. The very deepest, tight, high impact bass from a tympany drum vs the hi pitch click of sticks that wiil make you jump and savor it at same time. 
Using Professional Amps On Home Theater Speakers
70 ft long room. Is that a business,or institution or home? What are walls made of and covered with? Flooring? 
Good budget tube amp?
Onix SP3. Outstanding value . About $500 or under used. Prime choice for sound and retro looks . 
Time to replace Integra DTC 9.8- what to get?
You probably have to read manual further re set. Can be tricky . Or you can call customer service or place bought it from. Alternatively get Outlaws guide to this piece or the analagous omkyo PR SC 885 which may still be online at Outlaw audio sit... 
Technics 1200 turntable, do I need a Phono Pre?
Audio Technica makes an inexpensive phono preamp (Audio Technica PEQ3) on sale for $43 at Needledoctor. Very good value for a bone fide quality phono preamp--entry to mid level. Looks good too. 
dvd audio any good disc out there
DVD-audio is NOT dead and is an absolutely phenomenal format. It is even available in some cars like Acuras. Great DVD-audios are Esteban: Enter the heart.Fleetwood Mac: RumorsSteely Dan : Everything must go. On the DTS format: Steely Dan: GauchoD... 
HDMI what to buy?
There are a lot of ads saying they are the best etc etc. Some HDMI cables can carry more data than others and that is important for HDMI 1.3 which will become more popular with time. Monoprice offers very inexpensive but quality cables at more th... 
One's trash is someone else's treasure
If the person selling the turntable was selling it via newspaper ad, I presume he did not consider it "trash" but something of value he was selling to raise funds. The seller obviously lacked knowledge of its true value, whereas the buyer did. Giv... 
Easiest to use Processor
NAD Receiver. Simple and hi quality at modest price. No preamp processor wil be entirely simple and it sounds like simplicity is what you seek. NAD is simplicity but quality. 
Von Schweikert VR-1 question
In my expereince the Vr1s have sounded exceptionally good with everything I have played them with. I have several pair and other VR speakers. These are absolutely phenomenal speakers. Floor stander neutral sound with Bass to 40Hz from a compact 13... 
Component Video cable recommendation
Harmonic Tecnology Silver are phenomenal video cables and the cables themselves look great and are physically impressive. Their image is superb and they are sturdy. 
Fleetwood Mac - Rumours
Try the DVD-audio version. Absolutely phenomenal. The increased resolution and mix is astounding and the visual extras are a treat. 
Best souding Fleetwood Mac CD's
Rumors is available in DVD-audio. Absolutely A+ awesome sound plus valuable video including lyrics, behind the scenes stories and vintage photos. Gaucho also available in SACD and I believe Dvd-audio version exists as well. Enjoy. 
Looking for sub $500 DVD player
Denon DVD 2910. Fantastic audio and video as well as DVD-audio and SACD. Terrific reliability. 
Where Can I Find Good CES Coverage?
Try www.hometheaterhifi.com/main.html and audioholics.com.It's a vast show and complete coverage by one site is difficult. There were 150k people in attendance this year I'm told.