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Stephen A Davis is now a member of SECRETS CAVE 2 hours ago
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It was a full day of fishing speaker wire and measuring,next upa 2,want to get it right the first time.
Status posted by jim 8 hours ago
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Steve Scaggs commented on jim's photo
I'll be living vicariously thru you for the next few days. If that's OK.
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Steve Scaggs commented on jim's photo
Hurry up Hurry up!!!!!!!!!!1
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Power amplifiers, including monoblocks, stereo, multi-channel, and integrated (has preamp and power amps in one chassis, usually a two-channel product).
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jim commented on jim's photo
had to run new romex, 15amp is 14/2 for a 20amp breaker had to use 12/2 (recomended), it was not bad though, 36.00 for 50 ft. i got lucky living in a one story ranch it was pretty easy to fish on both ends.  
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Ross Jones commented on jim's photo
Out of curiosity, were you able to use the existing Romex or did you have to pull new cable?
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For music listening may i suggest Miss Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings,my son was lucky enough to get her to play at his school in Northern California.
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absolutely, i can tell you that with that small tweek it has increased headroom significantly,to the ear. cleaner mids and profound bass.    
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Steve Scaggs commented on jim's photo
You'll lets us know the results,right ?
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Mark St. Clair is now a member of SECRETS CAVE Wednesday
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Thought it was time to do since i've been waiting to install emotiva upa-2
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Steve Scaggs commented on jim's photo
Some of the best tweak money I ever spent. Had a dedicated 20 amp at my old house,and when we moved had it done again. It really quiets everything down. And since my main rig is in the basement,I don't have to compete with the furnace and the…
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efim3 is now a member of SECRETS CAVE Monday
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20amp

Dedicated 20 Amp Just makes everything sound better.
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thanks,it's an older belt driven model but it sounds great
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Energy Veritas V-6.3 Speakers (5.1 System)

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Energy speakers have been around since 1973. They came into prominence with the Pro 22 and later with the Veritas v2.8 speakers which were a big hit in the mid 90’s. At an MSRP of around $6,000, the Veritas v2.8’s were known for an excellent price/performance ratio.In recent years, Energy has become a market leader with their compact…See More
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awsome t.t technic is the my alltime fav
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John E. Johnson, Jr.

Final Notes on CES, 2012 by J.E. Johnson

There are a couple of things that I noticed this year's CES had lots of: One is switching amplifiers. Many companies are moving in this direction, in part because they deliver more power for less money, but also because they are efficient and high tech. The one shown above is the new Anthem M1, which,…

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Posted by John E. Johnson, Jr. on January 18, 2012 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Robert Kozel

2012 CES Show Report - Robert Kozel

Final Thoughts:

CES 2012 has come to a close and it is really good to be home.  I have uploaded my coverage from Wednesday and Thursday and I also wanted to share some final thoughts.

The show seemed to be a big hit based on the enormous crowd.  From an audio/video perspective, the new…

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Posted by Robert Kozel on January 16, 2012 at 12:29pm — 3 Comments

Nick St. Denis

2012 CES show report-Nick St. Denis

 

This being my first CES, I had no idea what to expect. Sure everybody told me it was going to be huge and overwhelming, but I know now you can never be too prepared for the nerd overload present in the Las Vegas convention center. Luckily, I count myself as a full fledged member in the gadget lovers nerd…

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Posted by Nick St. Denis on January 13, 2012 at 6:30pm

Stephen Hornbrook

CES 2012 Show Report - Stephen Hornbrook

Final Impressions and a few more pics..

CES was very busy this year, as the lines seemed longer and the crowds more dense. Now that I have had a peaceful night of sleep back at home, I can look back at the trip more clearly.  The star of the show for me was easily the Sony Crystal LED. From what I heard, its the real deal and should come to market, although no date or pricing is known.  "Smarter" TV was also very prominent with all the major brands offering a better…

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Posted by Stephen Hornbrook on January 11, 2012 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

Chris Heinonen

CES 2012 Show Report - Chris Heinonen

CES Round Up



CES 2012 was a success for the show, with over 153,000 people coming through the doors over the week.  It certainly felt that way, as there was rarely a place to sit down, or room to walk, and always more to see than you could possibly see.  I've spent the past day trying to catch up on all…

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Posted by Chris Heinonen on January 10, 2012 at 9:30pm — 3 Comments

Piero Gabucci

CES 2012 Show Report - Piero Gabucci

Admittedly, not much has come out of CES since Blu-ray made its huge impact several years ago. We all curse and complain about the immensity of the show and the lines, and the distances and the walking and the damned shuttle buses. And yet, CES occurs just after the holidays and we approach the New Year with enthusiasm…

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Posted by Piero Gabucci on January 9, 2012 at 10:30am

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Screen Innovations Black Diamond Zero Edge Screen

When designing a home theater, the screen is often the last consideration in the plan. After all, it’s much more interesting to research electronics and their associated specs than to look through screen material samples and frame designs. Other than size, few of us think much about our choice of screen. Screen Innovations markets projection screens in all sizes, aspect ratios, and gain (screen brightness). In this review, we take a look at their Black Diamond Zero Edge projection screen.

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Energy Veritas V-6.3 Speakers (5.1 System)

Energy Veritas V2.8 speakers

Energy speakers have been around since 1973. They came into prominence with the Pro 22 and later with the Veritas v2.8 speakers which were a big hit in the mid 90’s. At an MSRP of around $6,000, the Veritas v2.8’s were known for an excellent price/performance ratio.  Here, I'll review their latest iteration of the Veritas line, the V-6.3's in an all-Veritas 5.1 system!

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