crowy1939

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Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
I hate to sound like the spoiled brat . But I worked like a dog and drove Porsche for years. My current is 2003 Porsche911 twin Turbo which I owned from new , My wifes is a 2013 Panamera twin turbo. I made money the old fashioned way, I earned it. 
What time do you wear?
I'm a real watch friek . I own a Rolex President , An ebel which I wear daily and just got my 1967 accutron space view repaired which sat for 30 years not running. 
vintage versus modern speakers
I thought my Ess Heils were the absolute best. I also had Kefs which were nice . For me it was a pair of Hanks Honkers made in Berkley Cal .These were comprised of huge JBL drivers in an enclosure made with 2x4s and 1 inch plywood. They were great... 
FM tuner problem
When I choose AM it defaults back to FM. I have the AM and FM antenna connected. When I choose the options like manual tune nothing works. 
Help ref Oppo 105 with Marantz AV7005 set up
If you read John Atkinsons report in music in the round .He reviewed and tested the Marantz AV 7005 and found that the signal to noise ratio was about 5 db better using RCA cables in lieu of XLRs . I have the 7005 and found that by switching from ... 
Netflix and Marantz AV7005
I tried the hdmi cable connected directly to the tv and then put it back to sat 3 on the AV 7005 both to no avail. I have tried the arc connection from the marantz to the arc on the tv and result is the same. I can run netflix fine if I go though ... 
Netflix and Marantz AV7005
I wish it were that simple. The Internal speakers are turned off.But thanks for the response . 
Marantz av7005 hum
I think I found the problem. Its coming from the surge protector. 
CD player distortion on all CDs
They get a hell of lot of thumps in transit before you see it . I received a piece of equipment through FED EX and the 3/16 thick heat sink was bent almost flat. Now thats a thump. 
Adcom GFA 555 versus Rotel RMB 1095for stereo
Gumbydammit, I live in Redding California. 
Adcom GFA 555 versus Rotel RMB 1095for stereo
Thanks everyone for you responses. I did take the advise of getting a young guy to help me with the setup. I ended up keeping my default setup which included the Rotel Rmb 1095 for movies, and the Oppo BD 95 using the dedicated unbalanced 2 channe... 
Adcom GFA 555 versus Rotel RMB 1095for stereo
So sorry for using the poor old man ploy but its just the way it is. Thanks for the responses so far . The bi amp option looked good but I have Def tech BP 8080 ST up front which won't bi amp. I am using the Marantz Pre Pro AV 7005. Its not that I... 
Adcom GFA 555 versus Rotel RMB 1095for stereo
I am 74 years old with serious health problems. My system is in an enclosed cabinet and was set up by my son who is no longer around. So for me to grovel and make the switch is not a given . I just thought you guys would give me a clue and save me... 
Oppo customer service
Very refreshing to deal with folks like Oppo . I also had HDMI problem that was purely my fault. I was the second owner of the BDP 95 . They cleaned and diagnosed it for free and had it back to me in 3 days no questions asked.John 
PreAmp Gain and Impact on Amp
Bombaywalla, I am Impressed.