High Definition 2-Channel Hi-Fi System

Description

No need for surround sound with this system (I prefer a simple 2-channel system as opposed to an elaborate multi-channel surround sound system in my experience and in my room). It does an excellent job providing a real HD experience in my relatively small room. I also really enjoy sitting back and enjoying my favorite SACD, DVD-Audio, or CD on this very good sounding system.

CHANGE-OUTS (10-20-07):

- Oppo DV-981HD universal dvd player

- BIC Acoustech HT-64 horn monitors

LATEST CHANGE-OUT (10-26-07):

- Boston Acoustics CR67 minimonitors

More changes in store.

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- Akai LCT3285TA
This is an excellent 32
- Pioneer Elite DV-46AV
1080p upscaling DVD player with SACD, DVD-Audio, and HDCD capabilities - HDMI and Component Video connections
- MUSIC Timbre Gold Alloy
Some of the smoothest sounding interconnects I've had the pleasure to own and hear.
- Behringer Reference A500
2-channels, dual volume attenuators, dual power meters, 160 wpc into 8 Ohms, 230 wpc into 4 Ohms, 500 watts into 8 Ohms bridged as a monoblock, connections for pro-audio applications as well as home hi-fi
- MUSIC Timbre Gold Alloy
I can't say if there's a better sounding speaker cable. There may be, but these sing so well, I'm more than satisfied with their presentation. I've heard many well-reviewed top brands, and these are the best I've heard so far.
- Aural Ecstasy TAD-805SD in cherry finish
Currently in their initial break-in period from Tue Oct 23, 2006...
- Dayton Audio High Mass 24
Since I sold my Osiris stands and got floorstanding speakers awhile back, recently when I sold the floor speakers and returned to minimonitors, I found these to be quite good and solid. Not the benchmark that Osiris stands are known for, but fairly similar in design and relatively close in performance. Better than most anyway.
- Hsu Research VTF-2 Mk3
Awesome capabilities. This sub will go extremely deep and clean. I reproduced 13Hz with credible energy. This sub can easily overload a room if you're not careful -but it's fun to have that much horsepower available on tap.

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Interesting to hear your opinions. Based on mine, and my ears, in blind listening tests I have never, ever heard any difference. Thats usually the case most of the time too, from what I have read.

Funnily enough, I only mentioned this opinion based on the pro audio industry, before expressing my own person views.

I'm not sure what you mean abour having a look at my system - because it's not worth a fortune doesn't mean that someone else might not benefit from "better" cables - I just don't really agree with it, even though I bought a pair myself to test the water.. and they weren't exactly cheap.

jack667 October 14, 2007 15:10

Yeah - crazy unbalanced. I admire that you've mixed your components up with pro audio gear, I'm a big fan of pro audio equipment.

But, as anyone in pro audio will tell you, 99% of the time, cables are a load of old b*llocks!

jack667 October 13, 2007 19:23

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