barrelchief

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Wireless Outdoor Speakers
Because of existing coach lights, etc, Acoustic Research's speakers will only clash, visually.Though those (and the rocks, etc.) are great ideas, for this application, I just need the speakers to look like speakers.I am unable to find any from Bos... 
Samsung PN64D7000 VS. Panasonic TC-P65VT30
Thanks for your comments and pointing me toward the other forum. This was very helpful. 
VAC Preamp: Is my Phono stage failing?
Glad your problem has been solved.Sorry to hi-jack your thread.Maineiac & others.Don't guess or assume that your homeowner's insurance will cover your gear, in the event of a catastrophe.Many policies have limits on home electronics.I have a r... 
INTEGRA DHC-80.3 Surround Processor
I am aware of that, Kal. It's the functionality & ease of use, specific to my application, which has the dealer endorsing the Integra processor.Supposedly, they they also tried to get the Marantz (dealer for both brands) to do the same and it ... 
INTEGRA DHC-80.3 Surround Processor
Hi Kal, It wasn't so much that I comparred the new features in going from 80.2 to 80.3. I went to the dealer with what I was looking for and how I need the system to work. After some research, he told me that, specifically, the ".3" software enabl... 
INTEGRA DHC-80.3 Surround Processor
Thanks guys. You have given me the reassuracne that I was hoping for.The Marantz unit was what I inteded to purchase, until I found that it will not do certain things the way that I need/want them to, with the integration with my 2-channel system.... 
Mcintosh
The correct web address is audioclassics.com (plural.) 
VAC 160i, any experiences
A few years back, I heard the prototype of what I beleive was called the "Alpha" Integrated and frankly, that's what brought me into the VAC camp. It was fantastically musical!This was the version of the integrated that existed just before the cur... 
mcintosh bulb need to be replace
Audio Classics in Vestal, NY does the conversion to LED. 
Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
Thanks for your post, Mribob. Your comments are worth gold, reassuring that I am on the right path. 
Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
Thanks for everyone's input. I will be sticking with my original plan of maintaining my 2-channel rig for music listening, and taking advantage of the theatre bypass for use with the cinema set-up. 
Quality In Wall Speakers
Mark,The Joseph in-wall speaks are around $2500.Have your pal ck out Monitor Audio . Their in-wall models are typically sealed on the back side. This is important because their sound will be relatively consistent, regardless of what viod space (wa... 
Resolving amps
Another vote for VAC 300.1. However, I think that this is a sum of the system as a whole and not necessarily something that an amp will bring to the table, on its own. 
Surround Processor-Programmable for No SubWoofer
Thanks for the input. Sorry for the delayed reply.I am looking for suggestions on the following:1) Current Model Processor.2) A processor that does not discard the low frequency info, when there is no sub. I want the processor to truely send all o... 
VAC 440 Statement mono blocks, any opinions
Pix on VAC's website look different than the originals. They now look more like the 300.1. I too would love to hear these monsters one day.