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Bryston SP2 vs Meridian 861
Not thinking straight :), the wireless interface can be plugged into the 861 digitally!!!!, you can do this now! The great thing about ones and zeroes is if you don't lose any then the quality is there already any jitter will be removed by the 861... 
Bryston SP2 vs Meridian 861
The reality is the Bryston is a two channel preamp with a rudimentary surround package bolted on. So it is designed to do well in this area, an area where it pretty much equals the 861. The Bryston after that is a basic surround processor, with li... 
reluctant about home theater
Thanks Bob, ill get back to you with some ideas. 
reluctant about home theater
Desoto;I can only imagine what kind of person would be threatened by a post that simply asks you to be a little clearer about what you mean?Don't you think your original question needs a little expansion on the details? What is a audiophile purist... 
reluctant about home theater
:), Audiophile first and formeost means what? That you like music more than movies?What is a non-compromised purist audio system in your mind?You assume that everyone agrees that these purist systems some how manifest themselves as a monolithic de... 
Small Surrounds Suggestions/Opinions Needed
Would you be interested if I tell you how your current setup can outperform the Rega/Cayin setup for two channel music?Rear speaker problem will be solved with zero wall mounting, and no future tube maintenance.Did I mention its free? Well maybe s... 
Need help understanding tube wpc
watts is watts, which means if if you get more usable watts because of soft clipping then you got more watts!Someone mentioned distortion, distortion can be percieved as being 10 times louder than it really is. Accepted practices of one percent di... 
Tubes... what do they do?...
Pauly,I think CDW was refferring to the fact that you made a post that did not directly insult or belittle someone to make your point.Can you tune a guitar by ear pauly?Your attempt at humor fell short, as I believe it would be against your nature... 
Tubes... what do they do?...
"my ears have rarely been able to match their test results."It is important to learn this skill, because the measurements are the sound, with the exception of small nuances. Knowing what measurement effects which part of the sound can really help ... 
Advice Sought on Upgrading my 2 Channel Audio
What does your system sound like when you use the SSp-25 as the DAC?The SSP-25 has nearly the same digital and analog circuitry as the 1.5 does. They should sound similar or the 25 should sound better.the best thing to do is sell the CD player and... 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
Martykl, the whole 9 1/2 weeks soundtrack could qualify 
Pick your poison...2-channel or multi?
McGrogan,I have a multi-kilobuck turntable, I was in business and there are hundreds of people who felt like you...and now they don't. All I tell you has been tested quite thoroughly on the general audiophile public. What I am trying to impress up... 
Is Digital actually better than Analog?
Greg excellent bravo,"I don't think there is a "live" system to be bought:);"A little advice....DUCK! and cover , if that advice came too late...stop drop and rollOf course you are dangerously close to my side and I will tell you that it can be no... 
Is Digital actually better than Analog?
Greg,As you can imagine I have a motive for my question and I appreciate what you have to say. Maybe your post will helpme clarify what I want from my question. I want the fundamentals on how I can buy a "live" real music lovers system. When you s... 
Sexiest Pop Song Ever?
Alternative;Piano in the dark, Brenda RusselPleasure Victim, BerlinFather Figure George MichaelBook of love tubular bells/Pretty boys and Pretty Girls (Sensual Mix)Enigma Gravity of love, Return to innocence, Principles of LustBob Seger Night move...