Posts by Tweaked05

What is the volume scale of that Denon? My HK's go from like -50 to +10. Is +10 near the maximum usable volume from that receiver? If so, you are likely distorting the signal from the receiver to the speaker and that can blow speakers.

Yes, but it doesn't come with a cartridge. Would it make a good audiophile TT?

Today I picked up a Stanton T.50X at a pawn shop for $10 but it is missing a few pieces. It is missing the counterweight, the headshell, cartridge, and belt. I can get the counterweight, headshell, and belt all for around $50, but I...

I went over to a Magnolia design center yesterday and was struck by an interesting thought while talking with the rep there. I asked his opinion between B&W, Sonus Faber, and Martin Logan which were the brands they had on display and he...

I am a very particular person. When it's time to listen, I don't want any distractions except when demoing my system or sharing the experience with someone who can appreciate it. I tell my kids it's time to be quiet, or I do it late at...

Quote:Originally Posted by Nethawk Yes, we're aware of your HK 3490, you recommend it all over the place Nobody said your system would suck. I wouldn't listen to mine if that were the case. Speaker placement and subwoofer crawl...

Bass management is a nice feature to have, but to listen to these guys around here, your system will suck if you have a 2 channel receiver with a sub that doesn't have bass management. However, I have the HK 3490, running it with a sub,...

I would suggest looking into the Andrew Jones Pioneer speakers. Only marginally more cost than the Energy Take 5 but much better sounding.

Another very satisfied 3490er here as well. OP don't feel too bad, I am willing to bet that most of us had to do some digging to us the Optical or Coax inputs. I no I did.

Do you mean the B&W 686's or the 683's? One is a bookshelf and the other is a floor stander.