jkscherk

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Add an Amp or Integrated to AVR?
I'm back at it trying to improve my 2-channel sound. Thinking about adding a pre with a HT bypass in combination with the 5B-ST. That way my front 3 will still be voiced the same, but still get me out of the 3806 as a preamp. Crazy???? 
40ft: speaker cable or interconnect?
On doing some more thinking, I've concluded that I really do not want to locate my amp/amps up near the speakers. If this were a 2-channel listening-only system, I wouldn't have a problem. But since it is my combined 2-channel, HT rig in a dedicat... 
40ft: speaker cable or interconnect?
I tired last night to get a balanced connector through the flexible conduit but it won't fit. Unbalanced works fine. I don't want to push the wire through and then put a connector on after it passes through. That means I'd need to use unbalanced o... 
40ft: speaker cable or interconnect?
While my amp is balanced (Bryston 5B-ST) I'm driving it from a Denon 3806 receiver (obviously unbalanced.) I went through a bunch of gear including Outlaw 990, Halo C2, Sherbourne 7/2100A and Gemstone to arrive where I am now. I wanted a good soun... 
Add an Amp or Integrated to AVR?
In case anyone is interested, I decided to add a Bryston 3-channel 5B-ST to the Denon 3806. I figured this is a safe move for now as they hold their value well and will allow me to try the amp only route rather than springing for a integrated that... 
Add an Amp or Integrated to AVR?
You both seem to confirm some comments I've gotten before. Adding the integrated will yield the greatest 2-channel sonic benefit. I'll probably go that route when I see the right unit come available. I've think I narrowed it to the Mac 6500, Krell... 
Outlaw 990 vs B & K Reference 50
I had a Parsound Halo C2 and switched over to the Outlaw 990. All in all I think its a very nice piece and even comes close to how the Halo sounded. BTW, the Halo was almost 4x the price of the Outlaw. The Outlaw has two benefits that I see over t... 
Quality small sub for HT and music
Seems like I'm answering my own questions here, but for those interested.....I ordered a single Force today. Going to test drive one before springing for a second. The Pres and founder of ACI (Mike Dzurko) swears that you can't tell the difference... 
Quality small sub for HT and music
I've heard about the Velodyne DD subs. Good...but very expensive. I'm leaning toward an ACI product. However, rather than getting a Titan and matching it with the M&K MX-70 I just added, I'm thinking about returning the M&K and getting a p... 
Looking for an amazing preamp under $700 used
A Proceed PRE has the HT pass-through which you also desire. I had a McCormack TLC-1 and compared it side-by-side with the PRE. I thought the PRE was a clear winner. It had a more dynamic sound and deeper soundstage. I just plain like it's sound b... 
dynaudio or M & k for home theater
I agree strongly with Keithr. My dedicated theater began with Definitive BP2002TL as mains, CLR2500 center, BP2x sides and 6.5” 2-way in-wall rears. Threw a big soundstage but something was still lacking.I then converted over to M&K S-150 for ... 
Improvement over Kimber/Ixos combination?
Mine are actually fairly expensive Ixos interconnects. I believe there is only 1 or 2 models better in their line. They were somewhere near MSRP $200 for a 1M pair.John