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August 25, 2020, 03:06 PM
Thread: Replacing my Krell 707
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Replacing my Krell 707
Below is my audio/video system.
I would like to replace my Krell 707 pre-amp, which I bought about 15 years ago for many reasons, do you have a suggestion of what would be good for this system.
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May 17, 2017, 04:04 PM
Thread: Let's Start a 4k Discussion
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Re: Let's Start a 4k Discussion
Madfloyd, I had been waiting for a reasonable price for a JVC 4k (not the almost 4k). Which projector do you have and do you have a 4k Blu ray player attached?
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May 16, 2017, 06:28 PM
Thread: Let's Start a 4k Discussion
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Re: Let's Start a 4k Discussion
I am a bit late to the discussion, but I have recently gotten the 4K TV, LG OLED65C7 and the Oppo 205 $k/Blu Ray Player. They go with my Marantz 7011 in our upper room.
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January 8, 2016, 03:30 PM
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Microsoft announces the end run to IE's older versions
Microsoft is ending support for all versions of the Internet Explorer browser except for current version 11.
On January 12 Microsoft will announce that people still running IE 8, 9 and 10 that... -
January 5, 2016, 09:53 PM
Thread: Move to Windows 10?
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Re: Move to Windows 10?
Below Windows 10, I would put XP
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December 28, 2015, 02:15 PM
Thread: Move to Windows 10?
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Re: Move to Windows 10?
For some dumb reason Microsoft removed the START button and Menu from Windows 8. Thank gosh they restore something like it for Windows 10.
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December 26, 2015, 07:43 PM
Thread: Move to Windows 10?
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Re: Move to Windows 10?
Recently, on this site, there was some posts about the upgrade to Windows 10 and my HP computer on Wednesday did the conversion, I thought you’d like to know. I upgraded because
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December 24, 2015, 04:40 PM
Thread: Cassettes are making a comeback?
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Re: Cassett s are making a comeback?
Over 30 years ago, before CDs, people who used cassettes showed me an important lesson or two. You see, I was always looking for the best and most real sound, they weren’t. What I learned was:
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December 24, 2015, 01:44 AM
Thread: Cassettes are making a comeback?
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Cassettes are making a comeback?
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August 21, 2015, 11:48 AM
Thread: Audiophiles - a bunch of hypocrites?
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Re: Audiophiles - a bunch of hypocrites?
"I'm still trying to figure out why it makes any difference to another what someone else likes, dislikes, gains pleasure from, sees value in or not. If we spent as much time focusing on our own core...
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August 20, 2015, 09:34 PM
Thread: Audiophiles - a bunch of hypocrites?
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Re: Audiophiles - a bunch of hypocrites?
I am not above the fray, but even with all my stuff I don't consider myself an audiophile. In fact I might be out of place with them. I really do consider myself a music lover. I don't go over to...
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August 17, 2015, 01:55 PM
Thread: Horror We? How's Bayou?
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Horror We? How's Bayou?
Horror We? How’s Bayou?
One of the great things about our modern era is that you don’t have to grow up. So many of the things that I enjoyed when I was young I can enjoy again, sometimes even... -
August 15, 2015, 04:15 PM
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My Guide to Stereo and Home Theater, then and now
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Thing were simple in 1984. The got complicated two years later.
In 1984 you could turn on my “stereo” or TV, they were not connected and easily listen, or watch, what you wanted. ... -
August 14, 2015, 10:03 PM
Thread: Mr. Holmes: A Review
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Re: Mr. Holmes: A Review
He was great. We now have FOUR productions of Holmes out here. This one, Elementary on CBS, Robert Downeys movie series and the one on PBS.
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August 14, 2015, 05:13 PM
Thread: Mr. Holmes: A Review
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Re: Mr. Holmes: A Review
You helped me this week, I so glad I can help you!!!!!!!! See it and let us know what you think.
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August 14, 2015, 05:05 PM
Thread: Mr. Holmes: A Review
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Mr. Holmes: A Review
I just saw a perfect little movie: Mr. Holmes.
I get concerned about little movies when I go to my local ten-plex and six screens have “Big-Movies Ant-Man playing in different formats, Imax, 3D,... -
Re: OLED?
Dave, you seriously have asked the one million dollar question.
Without a doubt the big screen is the place to watch BIG movies, it gives you more of a movie theater experience. However, I am far... -
August 14, 2015, 11:30 AM
Thread: VPI power line controller bites the dust
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Re: VPI power line controller bites the dust
Thanks to everyone for your comments and suggestions. It’s needed more now than ever. In olden days (the last 30 years) there were at one time or another, over 20 audio stories between where I lived...
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August 13, 2015, 11:27 PM
Thread: VPI power line controller bites the dust
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Re: VPI power line controller bites the dust
Thanks Rob. Can you tell me if you have used the Phoenix? Did you like it? And I will need to check,on the voltage of the Vpi 19.
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August 13, 2015, 10:11 PM
Thread: VPI power line controller bites the dust
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Re: VPI power line controller bites the dust
Thanks Mike, I will get it ASAP.
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Re: OLED?
I have the LG 55 Oled model and the picture is just spectacular. Is the best I've ever had. Even the 3d is spectacular. It is slightly curved but that actually works out because it fits in the spot...
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August 13, 2015, 10:04 PM
Thread: VPI power line controller bites the dust
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VPI power line controller bites the dust
For about twenty years I have used the VPI power line conditioner for my VPI 19 mark 4 turntable. The company does not think that they can fix it, but offered to try for $200. I am thinking of buying...
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March 13, 2015, 03:01 PM
Thread: Marantz SR7009 review
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Re: Marantz SR7009 review
Some time ago I put up some very nice things about first getting my Marantz receiver. I’ve now had it for a period of time and surprisingly, my conclusion is that I would not buy this unit again.
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February 27, 2015, 05:17 PM
Thread: Marantz SR7009 review
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Marantz SR7009 review
This is really part one of a two part review of the Marantz SR 7009. This will stress setup and operation and in a month I’ll post a deeper performance evaluation.
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February 26, 2015, 01:19 PM
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A few thoughts before I post about the Marantz SR7009
I thought this was going to be my opening preface to my review of the Marantz sr7009, but I realized this really an preface to ALL my equipment reviews on this site, so figured to post this first .
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I upgraded the power supply on my Gigafoil v4 to a Weiss PSU 102. It’s very nice step up. But with the new model, you’re looking at $2000 before even investing in a SOTA linear power supply.
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