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Digital XLR vs. Analog XLR - Balanced Cables
Ok...So in a pistachio shell, say you have the option to use either an AES/EBU digital 110 ohm cable OUT from a USB to SPDIF converter to a WYRED4SOUND DAC2 AES/EBU input OR a 75 ohm digital SPDIF interconnect from same USB to SPDIF converter into... 
Auraliti PK100
I began asking Ray about the PK90 last week. He Promtly answered any quesions i had in a series of emails about the pk90 and the usb to spdif converter. He was quite helpful. They appear to b quite busy at the moment. I am eagerly awaiting my PK90... 
What is the best A/V Receiver out there?
I connect my satellite box into my pioneer SC 05Via hdmi. How can i use HDMI for sound and video seperately? 
Review: Anthem MRX-700 Surround Pre
Hello Jscottj123. Thanks for the great review on the mrx-700. I too am leaning to upgrade from my Pioneer SC 05 to either the MRX 700 or 500. Sound is very important to me in the home theater aspect, but the video aspect is very important as well.... 
OPPO 980 h dvd mod?
I too am interested in a tube preamp to match to the Oppo 980. Thanks in advance. 
The Best Surround "Ceiling" speaker out there?
Thanks for the input folks! 
The best speaker you ever heard?
About a year ago I heard a pair of Sonus Faber Grand Piano's. I was blown away! Tonight I heard a pair of Monitor Audio Gold Ref. 60's and I fell in love all over again. Also, the equipmnet used on the Monitor Audio's was no where near as good as ... 
DVD-RAM?
So if I understand this correctly, the Panasonic unit will playback the rewriteable DVD's, but will not actually write?Thanks for your response. 
Velodyne or REL or Vandersteen?
I'm trying to decide between the Sunfire True Sub Mk. 2 and the REL q100 (or q150). Does anyone have any input on either? 
REL Q150 E vs. Sunfire Sig. Jr. Subs
Great info. Now I'm really confused. I was gearing up for the Sunfire after checking out the reviews. This Q-100 E, does it have gut wrenching base? 
MONTANA vs SONUS FABER
Can you advise of a Web Site on the Montana's? Also, I've recently began to research the Grand Piano's and I didn't realize there was "cheap home" model. What's the differece between the cheepies and the ones you had. Is there a model number diffe... 
Rel Sub,Where can i purchase????
Try DSS Systems. They're in San Diego, CA. Ask for Mark Anderson. Great guy. He cut me a good deal on an ARCAM CD player. Lots of info and will cut you a good deal. I'm waiting to buy an REL from them real soon. Here's their email. [email protected] 
Subwoofer Platforms or Isolation ???
I've heard that the stone type platform is an excellent idea. My real question is, how do you like the REL storm and if you could direct me to their (REL's) web site. Thanks. Rene