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Hi.I just noticed your nice system.What ever happened to the Ariel/ME2 speakers?What did you think of them(how did they compare to other speakers)?-Chas

posted about 15 years ago

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Still finding the time to finish bulding them!

posted about 15 years ago

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System edited: Currently building a pair of Leach Amp Mono-Blocks to drive the mid-woofers.

posted almost 16 years ago

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Picked up a spare Denon 2900(exc cond) for <$100 on eBay!(This is less than the cost of a replacement laser assembly from Denon).Now I have one for my second (bedroom) system...

posted about 16 years ago

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Replacement Hovland tweeter caps finally arrived; Now treble detail is noticeably improved yet not exaggerated. Cymbals shimmer and no longer sound like white noise. Bells sound like they have a &q...

posted over 16 years ago

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One small problem-Two of the assembled capacitors are not measuring properly, so I've contacted the the manufacturer for return authorization to get replacements, and will report on the results...

posted over 16 years ago

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I am in the process of upgrading the crossovers with Clarity Caps and Hovland Film/Foil caps to see if its possible to increase the resolution of this already revealing system. Current caps used ar...

posted over 16 years ago

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Parts upgrades were done on Fosgate Pre-Pro, and the sound quality through its DSP is now comparable to the analog bypass mode, which is quite nice. More open and airy with improved soundstage and ...

posted almost 17 years ago

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System edited: Finally did listening comparisons with SACDMODS DVD2900, versus stock Denon unit. The modded player has a more relaxed yet detailed sound with a very engaging presentation (better P....

posted almost 17 years ago

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Just sent the DVD2900 to SACD Mods for upgrades to analog stages. Will comment on sound quality when it returns.

posted about 17 years ago

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The Forte amps (4 & 5) have a refined, airy quality with increased depth and dimension to the soundstage. They just reproduce musical timbres in a more believable way. While the Parasound is superi...

posted about 17 years ago

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Thanks for the compliment. It was alot of work to make the enclosures (contouring and beveling), but well worth it as we think they look like a million. The front two subwoofers use 12&quot...

posted about 17 years ago

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The rack is a Vantage Point Euro EAW506B. See link:http://www.audioreview.com/mfr/vantage-point/racks-and-stands/PRD_118525_1592crx.aspxI bought it around 2001 and I don't know who carries ...

posted over 17 years ago

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it's 4 Ohms nominal, 2.9 minimum

posted over 17 years ago

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16 Foot Wide Screen at Home

Nice BIG screen and room! I can't wait to get a big flat or projection screen,once the kids finish college.

posted over 17 years ago

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