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Forum: Source Components 04-28-2012
Replies: 24
Views: 15,837
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: best system for senior classical music listener

Allow me to jump in with a comment or two. The most important thing about a Linn turntable is that it should be correctly set up. It needs to sit in a level location on a non-resonant surface not too...
Forum: Blu-ray Software 07-07-2011
Replies: 25
Views: 15,546
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: Where do you buy your Blu-Ray movies?

We bought 3 Blu-rays to have around for test purposes. They were chosen as much for their low sale price (at Fred Meyer's electronics dept.) as for content. The recent Star Trek movie, a Harry...
Forum: Media Center PC 12-31-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 5,442
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: Laptop

We just bought a new laptop. It's an ASUS K52F - BBR5. We wanted better than entry level but not too expensive. Entry level was either a little netbook or a basic laptop with a Celeron single-core...
Forum: Plasma and LCD HDTV 12-16-2010
Replies: 4
Views: 1,366
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: Plasma Burn Question

We've had our Pioneer 50-inch plasma TV for about eighteen months. There have been no burn-in/image retention issues at all. When it was brand new we kept it running many hours a day for the first...
Forum: Source Components 02-08-2010
Replies: 24
Views: 15,837
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: best system for senior classical music listener

Going back ten years and more, Def Tech (Definitive Technology) speakers were darn good bang-for-the-buck home theater speakers. They played loud, they played deep, and a mid-treble lift gave...
Forum: Source Components 02-07-2010
Replies: 24
Views: 15,837
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: best system for senior classical music listener

Don't ship a turntable across the country to New York if you can avoid it. Wait until you settle in somewhere then search for your new system in earnest. I'm sure a good Linn dealer can arrange to...
Forum: Source Components 02-06-2010
Replies: 24
Views: 15,837
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: best system for senior classical music listener

"Linn turntables are available on ebay for around $US1000. How important are cables and other connectors? I gather that any old cable from the 99cents store will not do?"

Check with your audio...
Forum: Source Components 02-04-2010
Replies: 24
Views: 15,837
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: best system for senior classical music listener

Your best bet is to find a good audio store and go visit them. Take along a couple of your favorite LPs and a couple of CDs, too. Maybe phone them up first to set up a convenient time.

Now, here's...
Forum: Preamps (Audio & Video) 08-14-2008
Replies: 161
Views: 60,846
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: High end pre/pro's. Are they worth it???

The whole point of shopping, listening and comparing is to find a pre-amp/processor that does what you want it to do at a price you can afford. So, if it does what you need (and your financial...
Forum: Cables 05-16-2008
Replies: 52
Views: 22,492
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: Dispelling audio myths, the cable lie

I sold high-end audio and video systems for twenty-five years. Being able to play with different combinations of equipment is very instructive. Certain components go well together and sound terrific,...
Forum: What's on HDTV? 02-21-2008
Replies: 7
Views: 5,052
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: Fox and TNT HD Channels all stretched out!

Jerry.

Who is Sally Struthers? Is she the tasteless cow who picks out your ties for you????
Forum: What's on HDTV? 02-08-2008
Replies: 7
Views: 5,052
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: Fox and TNT HD Channels all stretched out!

On the Fox channel we watch Bones, the sit-com Back to You, and occasionally House. Oh, and NFL football games. They are all wide aspect, not stretched. The picture on Bones is a bit dark, i.e. we...
Forum: Loudspeakers 10-03-2007
Replies: 9
Views: 3,313
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: Looking for decent in-walls /in-ceiling speakers for family room

If you want a good reference point before making a buying decision find a store that sells B&W in-wall speakers. Take your favorite DVD or CD and have a listen. They sound very, very good. If you...
Forum: Loudspeakers 06-07-2007
Replies: 76
Views: 16,622
Posted By starvinmarvin
Re: Price vs. Performance

You state at the very top of this Forum that:

"Speakers No single component in your rig impacts your sound more. Discuss anything and everything about speakers here."

No offense, guys, but you...
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