matt_zak

Responses from matt_zak

HDMI and Component
If it's a short run 1m - 3m then it's pretty tough to notice the differences between the low & high end HDMI cables. If you've got to do a 5m + then it's very easy to see the difference. The WireWorld cables are the best for the money imo. The... 
CES / THE Show
Did you get the chance to listen to the new Reference 3a Grand Veena's? If so I'm interested in how you thought they stacked up against the others. 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Do any of you live in Central Ohio? If so do you know of a store with a good single malt selection? I'm in Columbus and it seems hard to find anything other than the usual suspects (Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Glenmorangie, Macallan & Bowmore). 
McIntosh MCD201?
The older MCD205 used a Nakamichi transport. 
B&W, Dynaudio, Dali or what else?
I would recommend that you find a Verity Audio dealer near you and schedule a demo. I auditioned them and Dali side by side last month and it was no contest. The Dali's reminded me of B&W, very forward and edgy on the high frequencies. The Ver... 
Best Spooky, Moody, Atmospheric Home Theatre Demo
Superbit version of Resident Evil. It's one of the best recorded movies I've heard. 
Other than Nemo and the like...
Lawerence of Arabia Superbit- VideoResident Evil Superbit - Video/SoundMaster & Commander- SoundLord of the Rings Trilogy - Everything 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Hey guys, I found a site www.sendvodka.com that has the "Lagavulin 16" that everyone is raving about. I don't know how the price compares to other places. Let me know. I'm eager to get a bottle to try it out. Oh yeah, my favs at the moment is Maca... 
Top Ten Speaker Cables of all time?...
My fav biwire cables that I have heard are the WireWorld Eclipse and Gold Eclipse. I currently don't use biwire I just do their Polaris 3+ cables w/ their Super Eclipse jumpers.For the poster recommending Home Depot cables.....You're probably the ... 
Mcintosh - Love Em' or Hate Em' ......Why?
"The C-22 tube preamp and the Mc 275 are the most beautiful components ever made BUT are the worst sounding components ever made. Made for "look-o-philes."This coming from someone using Home Depot cables. Have you actually listend to these pieces???? 
Going to take the plunge on JM Lab Micro Utopia Be
I've sent you and email Bash. Incase you're wondering I've compared Gryphon to Classe, McIntosh, Edge, Essence, Krell, Levinson, Bryston, Conrad Johnson, Bel Canto, Jeff Rowland, Spectral, Copland, Audio Research, and Innersound. To me they have t... 
What are your favorite monitors?
Another vote for the Reference 3a MM Decapo I...ahh what a speaker :) 
McIntosh MVP851 or Denon 5900
I just upgraded to the McIntosh MVP851. It is absolutely outstanding. My friend brought over his heavily modified Wadia 301 and it helds it's own. The Wadia had a slightly warmer sound but the Mac had more detail. This brought a great big smile to... 
anthem avm 20 + mca 50 amp vs. mcintosh mht 200
Another thing to look at in that price range would be the B&K Ref 50 plus Ref 200.7. The Ref 50 is the best processor I've heard for under $7,100. Do some reading up on it. It has everything the Anthem has plus more indepth menuing. And it cos... 
Ultimate DVD player...
Checkout the Mcintosh MVP-851. Does everything you ask for plus DVD-A