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    Discussion with Bose Product Specialist

    Bose has been living on the reputation of the 901s, deserved or not, for as long as they've been in existence and back in the 70s they were very popular. Back then, I actually went to a hifi store to buy a pair. Then I spotted a pair of Allison's. I had just read a review in Stereo Review on...
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    Neil Young's PureTone project

    Yes I agree, the book could have used a good dose of editing. I've read 3 books by rockers and I found "Clapton" to be the best. Neil's and Keith Richards "Life" I found very similar, as in a bit rambling but still entertaining.
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    Neil Young's PureTone project

    Neil had to change the name from Puretone to Pono and it plans to launch next year. Neil Young Expands Pono Digital-to-Analog Music Service | Music News | Rolling Stone
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    Neil Young's PureTone project

    I am currently reading Neil Young's book "Waging Heavy Peace" and he is touting his hi-res PureTone format. He doesn't give a lot, if any specifics in the format. I'm just wondering, does anyone know anything about this here? How better can it be than lossless or Bluray?
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    Bluegrass Audiophiles UNITE!!!

    I use Allison Krause and Union Station to show of my system. Union Station sounds incredible.
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    Quality Computer Speaker set up?

    Although they won't compete with Audioengine's, for $100 the Creative Gigaworks T40s are decent if you are looking for a 2.0 solution. I've had mine for about 6 months and they work fine. Just don't crank them too much or they start to break up.
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    Direct TV On Demand

    Just got off the phone with a DTV rep and they are sending me a Cinema kit for my hd box to wirelessly connect to my router. I see that Direct TV on demand is really not on demand since you have to download content to your DVR, but has anyone had experience with this service? Over all I like...
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    We Review It, You Win It! Fluance XL7F Loudspeakers!

    Q1 - In addition to a,b,c and d, I would add professional reviews and, if possible, an audition. Q2 - Heard of them, but never heard them...my guess would be Athenas. Q3 - Monitor Audio, JBL, Mirage, Athena, Yamaha, Boston, Allison, AR, Criterion, Advent and many more.
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    Allison 9 speakers

    Not familuar with the 9's. Used to own a pair of 2's and they were incredible. I remember the 1's were a bit larger than the 2's and the 3's were a corner version. Post some pics.
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    Becoming a Speaker Aficionado

    Yes I suffer from the same condition although I'm working through it. I just threw away a pair of OLD JBL bookshelves (one had a blown driver) but I can't seem to part with the pair of JBL L1's i have sitting in the basement (unused). I've been offered a fair price, but I just think I can use...
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    JBL Studio 130 vs Monitor Audio bronze bx2?

    I actually went from a JBL L830+center to Monitor Audio RS8/RSLCR set up. I am pleased with the outcome although it is a bit unfair due to the JBL's being a bookshelf and the MA's are towers. The center is what I found to be a large improvement. Although smaller than the JBL, the RSLCR is a lot...
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    Laptop to Receiver lossless playback

    Received my Turtle Beach Micro II, installed the drivers for Toslink use and it works like a champ! Conciderable improvement. Thanks for the advice. A lot cheaper than buying a new DAC.
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    Laptop to Receiver lossless playback

    Ordered the Turtle Beach Micro II today. I'll let you know how it works out. For $25 whats to lose!
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    Side & rear surrounds...different from mains?

    IMHO you aren't missing a lot unless you listen to a lot of multichannel music. As you can see in my sig, I'm using Monitor Audios for mains and JBL's for surrounds. Movies sound great and when I listen to music, I use 2 channel mode exclusively (unless its just for background at low volume).
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    To DAC or not to DAC

    Recently my Roku Soundbridge went south never to return. Since then I've been listening to my Computer library directly from my laptop using a 3.5 mini plug/RCA split into my receiver. My laptop is and HB with Beats Audio. Although I beleive that's just a marketing thing, I don't have any buzz...
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    Direct TV

    That was it. The default is DD off. You have to turn it on. Thanks again.
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    Direct TV

    I just moved and they have not FIOS here so I got Direct TV. Am I missing something? Nothing comes in as 5.1. Picture is fine but everything is 2 channel (Pro Logic). ???
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    HELP MARANTZ SR6004 no bass

    I have to say that some part of me...(the hidden 20yr old) enjoyed this...
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    Aperion Zona's

    We just bought a new house and I don't see a good option for my surrounds. I've read every review of the Aperion Zonas and they sound like a good option. I just wonder if they will keep up with the rest of my system. As you can see in my signature, I'm using a pair of Monitor Audio RS-8s as my...
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    Mad at Fox. I think....

    I have been streaming through my Panny BD85 Netflix since Xmas and enjoying it a lot.....Never watched "Prison Break" when it was on but love it now. Watched season one and started season two. Now Fox has stopped all shows from streaming....I'll add "Arrested Development" to that as well.....I'm...
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