darrylhifi

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Bat with non balanced pramps?
DONT KNOW YOUR BUDGET IS BUT THE INTEGRA RESEARCH RDC-7 HAS FULLY BALANCED OUTPUTS ON THEIR PRE AND IS SUPERB ON MUSIC AND HT . ACTUALLT BAT HAD SOME INPUT INTO THE DESIGN OF THE PRODUCT. 
Now I know what they mean by a bright cable.
IT PROBABLY HAD 500 HOURS ON IT. AT LEAST. AND I COULD TELL THE DIFFERENCE BLINDFOLDED. AS FAR AS MY INTEGRA RESEARCH RDC-7 , ITS THE BEST TWO CHANNEL SOUND I HAVE EVER HEARD. 
Now I know what they mean by a bright cable.
I actually used them for about 2/3 months. They actually did not sound as bright before proper break in time. I mistakenly never suspected the cable as I was also playing around with power chords and conditioners. I really thought it was my TicePo... 
Any suggestions on good subwoofer interconnects?
IMO when long RCA cable runs are required, its best to go with a coaxal digital cable. IMO it seems to carry the signal better on long runs. 
Amplifier Transformer Hum
wish I still had the e mail address, however if you search around audioasylum,you should be able to find it. It really works! 
Balanced Amps at a reasonable price?
Integra Research RDC 7, Legacy Sig III's ....... Currently Im using a Rotel, however Ive read even though it has balanced inputs in reality its not a truly a balanced design and therefore does not ofer the benefits using the balnced outputs of the... 
If you had 10k for pre and power amp but you had
Yes the money split was more to illustrate I honestly do not hear major differences in amps , say for example a $2000.00 Rotel vs a $7/8000.00 Mac. However yes Im thinking solid state, sounds like the tube folks have a different perspective. The p... 
Balanced Amps at a reasonable price?
Minimum 200 watts RMS and 3K or less. Thanks. 
Thoughts on the Anthem AVM 20 v. Integra RDC-7
You cannot hook up both your DVDA and SACD in multi channelat the same time per Paul Fliss, Sonic Frontiers. Looks like a nice machine though. 
Amplifier Transformer Hum
What you need is the AH Offset Killer. I got one for my Rotel and now it is dead quiet. If you get one go from the amp to the offset to the wall, it has surge protection, dont use it in conjunction with a power conditioner, as it may limit dynamics. 
Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel?
Most of us have speakers in the front that cost 4 to 5 times the amount of the ones in the back. 
EAD TheaterMaster 8000p vs Integra Research RDC-7
All I can comment is I own the Integra and I love it. And if you can get a new with warranty Integra for 3000.0 {If you buy unauthorized you wont have the password for future upgrades} . I would buy it today . I love mine so much I believe Ive had... 
Thoughts on the Anthem AVM 20 v. Integra RDC-7
Have not heard the Anthem but as an Integra RDC-7 owner, I am one happy camper. Exceptional on both music and HT. The only unit I have ever seen with 2 multichannel inputs is The Dennon5800. What are you doing now to listen to both formats? You ca... 
Integra Research RDC-7 Lack if bass management?
I own the RDC-7 and you can adjust the bass and trebleon DVDA or SACD. I love the unit. Bass management for dvda and sacd is only an issue if you have satellite speakers that cannot handle bass. If you have general full range speakers, including b... 
Integra Research as DAC - Can I use any cd transp
Use the DACS in the Integra, they are state of the art. I own the Integra. For Cd players there are aot of choices, but if you want to go with a multiple changer, just make sure it has a stable platter. Try reading up on the Sony SCD models on Aud...