Posts by mchuckp

I'd been planning on getting a pair of ST's along with an ST Center. I recently sold off my Aperion set up in preparation (633's for mains) and now using small Aperion bookshelves (422's) along with a HSU sub to get me by for a while. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by Shawn Parr Don't forget though that when one uses a rather non-specific term like this it can be relative. For example my Oppo 980 is very warm compared to the 970 I had before that, and that was a very good...

For those keeping track, I'm in. I was shocked to get the email. For those interested in my location and gear. I'm in Cincinnati, OH. I have an onkyo 803 receiver (1.1) and plan on checking it out via hdmi and analog. I just sold...

Not sure if anyone cares to comment on what are the advantages and drawbacks of getting ST's with ribbon tweeters? I'm hoping to get a chance to hear multiple set ups before choosing but not sure if I'll get to hear ST's with and...

Quote: Originally Posted by fr_fr_tx Please try to play the 5.1 192/24 track on this disc http://www.2l.musiconline.no/shop/di...m.asp?id=34188 TrondheimSolistene DIVERTIMENTI by 2L.NO. It is one the first and few Blu-ray...

Quote: Originally Posted by Knucklehead90 If you can wait a few months, Emotiva will have their UMC-1 ($699) 7 channel pre/pro on the market. Outlaw is developing their 997 7 channel pre/pro ($999) based on the latest Sherwood Newcastle...

Quote: Originally Posted by boxtata jnickrand I, the OP, am focusing mainly on floorstanding fronts... it's another gentlemen that suggested sierra, which is a bookshelf.. I probably not going to look at bookshelf too much.. but...

Quote: Originally Posted by Rogue Element I've actually heard all three. IMO, the Aperions are the most neutral of the three. The Paradigm treble is in your face, very strong tweeter. I would find it fatiguing after a while. And...

One option is to just keep your receiver and enjoy it for what it is with the plan of adding an external amp down the road using your receiver as a pre/pro. Then maybe eventually get a true pre/pro even further down the road. I...

Here's my theory. M$ dumps the 20g units for $299 and starts selling the 60g units at $349. At E3, they will concentrate on the great upcoming titles and not comment on pricing other than the $299 20g and tout that they have a 60g...