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what is the weakest link in my audio chain
I took the other route since I could not get an in house demo from my local dealers. I purchased over the last couple of years quite a few gears from local craigslist, ebay, and here on audiogon. Tried them for a few days or a week, then sell them... 
what is the weakest link in my audio chain
I completely understand what you have just said.Do you think the dealers can have a loaner program like, OK, if you want to try this out, I will charge your X% of the original cost of the equipment times the days the equipment is in your hand. Ret... 
what is the weakest link in my audio chain
I tried a few dealers but none of them was willing to let me bring an item home for audition, even though I promised that if I like the item I will buy it. They insisted that I buy one and if not satisfied, take it back for an exchange for better ... 
what is the weakest link in my audio chain
Folks, Thanks for your inputs. Before I put up this thread, I have already had something in my mind. I thought you would recommend me replacing the Denon, the speakers, and doing acoustic treatment to the room as the first steps to get a noticeabl... 
what is the weakest link in my audio chain
Thanks for the valuable advice. looked like the next upgrade that can gives noticeable sonic improvement with minimal investment would be to use better speaker wires. After that, a power conditioner will bring me even better sonic improvement.Room... 
what is the weakest link in my audio chain
It sounds really, really good. But since my exposure to audio gears is very limited. I am hoping that you can use your experience and knowledge to point me to the right direction to perfect my system even more.Thanks 
Arcam receiver vs. Outlaw separates
I used to have the same speaker sets. First I tried a NAD T753 with Bryston AMP. Its lack of dynamics, transparency, and details drove me to the camp of outlaw 990. Turned out it was just the opposite of the NAD: Detailed, analytical, harsh, and f... 
Searching for a new Pre/Pro Again
I tried Arcam avr350 with 9bst for a few weeks and found the sound much better than NAD T753 and outlaw 990. But I am not totally satisfied: I just feel the arcam avr350 is a bit toward the bright side in terms of music reproduction. There must be... 
Arcam VS NAD
Manny55,In this price range, what are your recommendations for separates? 
Searching for a new Pre/Pro Again
Thanks for the suggestions.Bryston sp2 is probably out of my reach at present. I heard reports saying Integra is not smooth for music reproduction.Just sold the outlaw. Tried Pioneer Elite and do not like the resolution. What other suggestions for... 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
Kal,It is in middle of the front of the TV. barely blocking the screen. I am thinking if I need a bigger center speaker. My cutoff frequency is 60HZ, lower frequency goes to subwoofer. I set all the speakers to small.Thanks 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
Kal,It is in front of my TV on a Atlantis stand.Thanks 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
Kal,Yes I did use pink-noise and sound level meter first to set each speaker to the same level. When I watch movie, the dialogue seemed very weak and I have to bump up the center speaker db level.Thanks 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
Thanks for the response. I tried it and found that I have to increase the db level of the center speaker (paradigm 20) to the highest all the time. Anything I am missing or incorrectly configured?My gears: L/R: 40; Center: 20; surrounds: 20NAD T75...