"I have a Dark Side of the Moon LP German pressing in quad which cost ne a buck.I play it through the Dolby Pro Logice decoder on my Marantz receiver.It sounds pretty good but nowhere near as good as my SACD of the same recording in 5.1 out put via…"
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Al Norberg replied to the discussion 'High End Two-channel SACD player or Multi-channel SACD through Mass Market Receiver: Which would you choose?' in the group CD & DVD PLAYERSAl Norberg replied to the discussion 'High End Two-channel SACD player or Multi-channel SACD through Mass Market Receiver: Which would you choose?' in the group CD & DVD PLAYERS"I would go with the best Sony player you can afford.I have a SCD CE-595 that I bought for a C note which outputs in DSD to my 7.1 analog inputs on my Marantz Sr-4001.Ther is no decoding going on in the receiver which has all of it's video &…"
Al Norberg replied to the discussion 'Magnepan MMG W and MMG C' in the group REALLY AFFORDABLE SYSTEMS"I would peruse Audiogon for a nice used B&K receiver.Maggies are power hungry.Also accessories4less.com has terrific deals on Marantz home theater receivers which might be ok with the maggies you mentioned."
Al Norberg replied to the discussion 'Integrate 5.1 channels into 2 channel system - best solution?' in the group REALLY AFFORDABLE SYSTEMS"Troll Audiogon.I bought a pristine B&K CS 117 preamp with phono stage for 90 bucks that I use with my Marantz home theater receiver as a dedicated phono stage.I have also used it as a separate preamp and it works great.I have a B&K ST 202+…"
Al Norberg replied to the discussion '5.1 music on BD starting to appear.' in the group HOT NEW MUSIC"I just received 3 discs in 5.1 from 2L mailed from Norway.I was the winner of the monthy giveaway contest at AUDAUD.com.The disc I have played was an organ disc recorded in a Cathedral in Bergen,Norway.It sounded very good in DSD from my SONY SACD…"
Al Norberg replied to the discussion 'How big are your speakers?' in the group SPEAKERS"I have floorstanding speakers all around.I have a subwoofer powered by an external amp/crossover."
Al Norberg replied to the discussion 'The Marantz SA-7S1 SACD Player is a killer!' in the group CD & DVD PLAYERS"I think people interested in multi-channel SACD in DSD analogue output mode should get a Sony SCD CE 595 for about 100.00 and have it modded by Tube Research Labs.There are reviews of the modded player on the net.You can probably find one at a Sony…"
Al Norberg replied to the discussion 'Affordable Systems Reviews: "Imagine" (NAD Blu-ray Player and Receiver, PSB Speakers)' in the group REALLY AFFORDABLE SYSTEMS"I agree with getting the best speakers you can afford.My Vandersteen 2c's are inefficient but with my Marantz SR 4001 I can biamp the speakers pumping around 200 wpc into the speakers.I bought these used for $400.00 a pair on Audiogon with…"
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Systems that you personally consider affordable. This will obviously depend on your financial situation, but, in general, probably less than $2,000 for Blu-ray player, receiver, speakers, and subwoofer.
Al Norberg replied to the discussion 'Which receiver do you have?' in the group PROCESSORS/ RECEIVERS"I have a Marantz SR 4001 which I bi-amp my Vandersteen 2c's with which sounds great and is very cost effective.I have Vandersteen 1B's for surround and no center.I like having a phantom center.The best part about this receiver is the power…"
Al Norberg replied to the discussion 'High End Two-channel SACD player or Multi-channel SACD through Mass Market Receiver: Which would you choose?' in the group CD & DVD PLAYERS"I have a Sony Scd Ce-595 player that is 5.1 analogue and is also great at spiining cd's.It cost me 100 bucks and is very reliable.This unit surpassed my NAD 502 which has since stopped working.The 5 channel is fantastic on Dark Side of the…"
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- Marantz Sr 4001 receiver,Vandersteen 2Ci front bi-amped,Vandersteen 1B rear surround,Kinnergetics sub w outboard crossover/amp.Cable box for radio,Pioneer dvd w DVDA,SACD abilites,Sony SACD 5.1 multi channel changer/SCD CE-595,Pioneer turntable with Grado blue or red and Grado F3E cartridges.Looking for phono stage.Picked up a B&K preamp for phono duties.
- Tell us about your Listening Room
- 17X13 with 12 foot ceilings.Has doorway on left rear and 6 foot wide arch in front.5 windows-large.wall to wall carpet.52" rear projection analog set.
- Tell us about your equipment
- Also have Yamaha tuner.
- Tell us about you....job,hobbies,family,etc.
- Retired NYPD Detective.Realtor for 9 1/2 years.
- Do you prefer MP3 or high definition audio?
- Hi Def.
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