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  1. mgeoffriau

    Snagged a HSU VTF-2 Mk1...

    So, I couldn't help myself -- I snagged this HSU VTF-2 Mk1 on ebay. You'll see that the seller mentioned that the amp produces static but the cabinet and driver are fine. I purchased it thinking that I'd replace the amp with the Dayton SPA250 which supposedly is a perfect fit. I figured, the...
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    what are you drinking right now ?

    Ran around on a field in 40 degree weather for a couple hours, came home and took a hot shower, and now sipping some Wild Turkey Rare Breed. Very fine.
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    Sub broken?

    Might be worth measuring the dimensions of the current plate amp, and then checking to see if any of Parts-Express's offering are a match or near match. Might be fairly easy to swap one in if you find the right fit. Subwoofer Plate Amplifiers in the Speaker Components Department at Parts...
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    Dual BIC F12 subs with Andrew Jones Pioneer speakers.

    Yup, based on the reviews I'm reading on parts-express, running the amp with its "bass boost" setting OFF and one port sealed should be a safe combination.
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    Dual BIC F12 subs with Andrew Jones Pioneer speakers.

    So, as it turns out, I failed in my plan to wait a while. I snagged a HSU VTF-2 Mk1 (with a dead amp) on eBay for $110 shipped. The amp will be replaced with a Dayton Audio SPA250 ($125 at parts-express). I could pass up the opportunity. I think I'll end up with a $235 subwoofer that sounds like...
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    Before and After -- Basic Low-Budget System

    So I've been revamping my system over the last few months -- new receiver, new speakers, etc. Then I realized that the old cheap-o TV stand we've had for a few years now wasn't going to cut it. So a new TV stand was purchase, and this morning I spend a couple hours setting everything back up...
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    Looking for info on Audiosource sub...

    Weeks and weeks later....just after I finally decided to save my money and wait for something really nice... I couldn't help myself. I snagged this HSU VTF-2 Mk1 on ebay. You'll notice it has a fried amp, and that HSU no longer services these early models. But! I'm going out on a limb...
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    Dual BIC F12 subs with Andrew Jones Pioneer speakers.

    I've gone around and around on this sub question -- I'm running a 2.1 setup with the FS52 towers. I've looked at all the sub $300 options (Monoprice, BIC F12, Klipsch RW12D, etc.) and I'm just not that impressed with any of them. I've decided I'm going to wait a while, try to be happy with my...
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    Netfix really is a bottom feeder crummy outfit. Digital Rights Management (DRM) Erro

    Who is this "Miss Information" she referred to? Perhaps Miss Information would be able to give people correct answers to their Netflix problems!
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    Batch Image Resize/Rename?

    Irfanview is the best freeware image editor for everyday tasks like that. Very easy to batch resize/rename images. It'll resize and rename all in one step. You can have it delete the original images, overwrite them (if keeping file names the same), or leave them. You can have the new files in...
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    Any Steve Morse / Dixie Dregs / SMB / Flying Colors fans here?

    I wish I could! I can only find references to a re-release. I vaguely recall hearing news at the time that it would be available, but I don't ever remember actually seeing it for sale. Amazon doesn't list it. It does exist, though. Rarer than the proverbial hen's tooth, I'm guessing...
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    Any Steve Morse / Dixie Dregs / SMB / Flying Colors fans here?

    You know, I don't think I've ever listened to The Great Spectacular. I own nearly every other Dregs album and since it's mostly the same songs, I never sought it out once it was re-released. Is it really that much better? In what way are the later albums overproduced? I do have a thing for...
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    Any Steve Morse / Dixie Dregs / SMB / Flying Colors fans here?

    I guess not!
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    Any Steve Morse / Dixie Dregs / SMB / Flying Colors fans here?

    Reading through some of these threads and seeing a fair number of instrumental / fusion / progressive rock fans here. My favorite is Steve Morse. Not a big Deep Purple fan, but almost anything else of his I love -- Dregs, SMB, solo, or the Flying Colors album from last year. Anyone else?
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    Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-PK52FS review

    I'm already eyeing my puny little sub...I've identified the next weak spot in my system and it's killing me...
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    Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-PK52FS review

    Just dragged the empty boxes up to the attic for storage. Guess that means I'm keeping these speakers. :D
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    Any harm leaving sub on?

    Mine is on 100% of the time.
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    Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-PK52FS review

    I have not yet done the calibration setup, mostly because I'm planning on rearranging some of my room in the next couple of weeks. I'll be curious to see what kind of difference it makes. HDMI switching has been 100% so far, and that's no small thing as I've got an HTPC connected to the Yamaha...
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    Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-PK52FS review

    It does have HDMI passthrough, though by default it is set to off, and I haven't tested it as I always play through the audio system.
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    Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-PK52FS review

    Jim, I'm powering my Pioneers with a Yamaha VX-R471 that I got on sale for $150 from newegg. It's a fantastic receiver, plenty of modern features but no fluff. More than enough power to push the Pioneers painfully loud. I didn't care about streaming features as I have an HTPC and an XBox.
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