2-channel SanctuaryThe Dorian has been treating me well (and I was kind of proud of myself for managing to install it without breaking anything!). I also ended up going with an Apple Airport with the Remote app on my... posted over 13 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuarySystem edited: Pulled the trigger and bought a used Lyra Dorian to replace my Sumiko Blue Point No. 2. Pretty fancy by my standards. posted almost 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryJust experimented a bit with adding a subwoofer (an Emotiva 10" sealed unit) but I think I'm going to stick with the unadorned Monitor Audios. I had lugged my home theater sub to try in this s... posted about 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryThanks for the tip - I do have a pretty huge library on my computer. Hmmmm. posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryThe ERC-1 failed about a year and change after I got it. The first time I got it back from repairs it stopped working again within a week. They handled it very well for me, though, and since the se... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryI finally tried the built-in phono stage of the Emotiva USP-1 preamp and was disturbed/impressed by the subtlety of the difference between it and my three-box Musical Fidelity phono pre. I would sa... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryThe rumor last is $799 (aka $800), but that was in Sept. 2009 so who knows. Recent word from the company is:"The XSP from the beginning is to be a top notch pre-amp in every regard. Th... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
dr_brutallica first systemJust curious, did you audition any other speakers before settling on the KEFs? I had a horrible demo of some KEFs at an Ultimate Electronics many years ago which kind of turned me against them, but... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryAirTunes: first, I've had a bunch of irritating issues with Apple lately, after a good many years of no such problems, so part of it was just a reaction against that, but mostly it's because the Sq... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuarySo, sadly, my Emotiva ERC-1 has had problems ejecting CDs. Sent it back for warranty repair and it still didn't work. Waiting on a second attempt. In the meantime, I set up my old Denon 2900, which... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryEnded up keeping the Denons, even though an external amp (albeit an inexpensive one) did not add any bass emphasis. In addition to the Beyerdynamics, I tried out some Shure 840s and Sony XB700 and ... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryBargie, sorry but I haven't really done any serious cable comparisons. My initial reaction in March was that it seemed a tad brighter but possibly more "transparent" in good and bad ways ... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuarySo, I'm a little baffled. Got a pair of Denon AH-D2000, which from most accounts are pretty heavy on the bass, and even these seem too bass-light for me via the USP-1 headphone out. I know I'm capa... posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
Shoestring audioHow do you like your Quads? I researched a LOT of speakers over the years but had very few opportunities to listen. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuarySystem edited: Updated the system photo and added a bunch of (sloppy) pics for individual components. posted almost 15 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuarySorry, I took some photos awhile back but haven't had a chance to get them on the computer yet. Summer is a busy time! Hoping to get on that soon. I also just ordered the Denon AHD2000 headphones w... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryEmotiva recommends plugging the power amp directly into the wall, so that's what I'm doing. The Belkin does have dedicated "high current" outlets designed for power amps, but I haven't ex... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuarySystem edited: Removed Music Hall A25.2 integrated amp and CD25.2 CD player, replaced with three Emotiva components (CD, pre, power). Added Belkin power console that I bought used primarily to neat... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryErp- I need a new photo, time to update this system since the guts changed. The Music Hall CD25.2 kept crapping out on me and the A25.2 had lesser issues so I've replaced them both with...DUN dun D... posted over 15 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryDr_brutallica...I can say that I bought the Calabrine cables primarily for the looks and price, I didn't compare them to anything else and can't say they made a noticeable difference over my bulk 1... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryAlas, my CD25.2 has been finicky to the point of great frustration lately. Half the time when I load a disc I get a "no disc" error message. So I've ordered an Emotiva ERC-1 as an exerime... posted almost 16 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryThanks for the comments! I'm looking at some possible power amp upgrades (unlikely to happen anytime soon, but you never know), especially the Musical Fidelity A3CR. Monitor Audio recommends using ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuarySystem edited: Just added the Calabrine bi-wire speaker cables. Jury's out on sound, but I love the way they look. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Stimulus Stereo (First HiFi System)How do you like your Music Hall CD25.2? I was a little iffy about getting into expensive (for me) CD players, but I was pleasantly surprised. Found it much more engaging than my old Pioneer DV563a,... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
2-channel SanctuaryThat is the Art Kane photo: I highly recommend the short doc "A Great Day In Harlem" for anyone who hasn't seen it. A must-see for jazz fans.Any suggestions on cartridges or turnt... posted over 16 years ago | View comment |