dcohn002

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No Audiophiles in Hollywood
High Fidelity with John Cusack. Near the end he's sitting in his listening chair with LP playing. You can clearly see tube amplification glowing in the background. 
Plinius Owners please comment
I own the 8100 but can answer your questions:Yes, there is a difference between the two. The 9200 sounds a bit more dynamic due to increased power supply. It is a fine piece of equipment especially at the used prices on the 'gon.Yes, the 8200MkII ... 
Triangle vs Paradigm vs JMLab
Have you made your purchase yet? Which one did you choose?If you're interested, about a year ago I had comparison-shopped the JMlab Cobalt 816S vs. Paradigm 60v2.Bought the Cobalts and have never looked back. Reasons: liked the inverted tweeter (s... 
New power for my Nautilus 805's - Integrated Amps?
Atlanta shops I have experienced:Audio Forest - JMlab, YBA, Audio Refinement, Simaudio, Rega etc.Sound & Cinema - website linked in a msg aboveAudio Alternative - Plinius, Meadowlark, VTL, Ayre, Rega, NAD, etc.Have bought JMlab speakers from A... 
SVS subwoofers?
I recently purchased the bottom-of-the-line SVS and matched it with my Plinius integrated/JMlab Cobalt speakers. The model is 25-31PCi and cost $549 + $25 for shipping.SVS made their fortune appealing to the HT crowd but I love it for stereo liste... 
Any good integrated amps with a sub out
I feel your pain. Bass management is a thorny issue. Many integrateds have line level pre-outs but they, as you probably know, contain a full-range signal.Unless you're into surround sound receivers (which have bass management capabilities built-i... 
JMLab Micro Utopia Be vs Dynaudio Special 25
Warrenh,If it matters to you, keep it up. I've started threads about product X and Y only to have someone bring up product Z which I had never heard of.The more information and opinions, the better informed we can be ... which is the point of an o... 
2 channel movie lstening;is it worth the sacrafice
My opinion is to get the best stereo experience you can and later add on HT components integrate with your stereo system.Wish I had followed my own advice but hindsight being 20/20 and all ....Started with a cheap Denon receiver and Klipsch speake... 
Line-level selector switch?
Thanks, Jameswei.I read Manley Labs' description and you are correct: it is overbuilt. Sounds like a heck of a product, but I don't think I'll need anything that sophisticated for a subwoofer a-b switch.Under specs they have this nugget ...."Shipp... 
improving stereo listening with ht set up
Search these forums as this had been discussed ad nauseum. In summary, here are the two main suggestions:1) purchase a high quality two-channel amplifier. Use the B&K's preouts to this new amp and connect the new amp to your speakers. Benefits... 
Personal speaker evolution
1985 - Pioneer Monitors. Awful but free.1988 - Onkyo floorstanders. Yes, that Onkyo. Had 12" woofers which, at that time, seemed bitchin'.1991 - Infinity monitors. Sealed, sounded great, looked classy. Too bad I sold them.1999 - Klipsch RB-3 monit... 
Best Budget Integrated Hands down
I've auditioned several in your price range. Ended up with the Plinius 8100. You can probably find a good deal now that the 9x00 line is out.Might want to add the Simaudio i-3 to your list. It's about a thou used and is a solid product.Are there a... 
Help and advice needed re: amp usage
I had the same problem: my Denon receiver (2802) was simply not cutting the mustard for 2-channel.Ended up buying a Plinius integrated amplifier. Here's how an integrated (w/ phono) can solve your stereo vs. HT problem:1) Turntable is connected di... 
SVS subs for music?
I should be able to help.Recently (a week ago) I purchased a 25-31PCi mainly for HT purposes. As you surmised, it is AMAZING for HT. Plopped LOTR into the DVD player and the hairs on the back of my neck were standing at attention. 12" driver and 3... 
Integrated amp with JMlab Cobalts?
Zstokes,It was a tough call but ended up with a Plinius 8100. Got a solid deal on a demo model.Do a search on my username and you'll find a thread where I list the Plinius' advantages. Also, check my virtual system (under budget minded) for anothe...