Recent content by danielberwick

OK, first impressions of using the line level RCA (red & white aux/phono) output from the MCR610 into my headphone amp... I only had a short time so I could only do some initial smoke testing, but I tested 3 scenarios with the same tracks. Alanis Morrisette "All I Really Want" from Jagged...

Just one more thing to add. Seperate to the sound, the 610 itself is a joy to use. the screen works really well for what it's needed for and the remote apps allow you to see what you're up to and control network folder and spotify access easily. General speed and response is awesome with the...

That's good to know! I'll look forward to the listen and let you know on here how it goes.

I just purchased this for the sole purpose of having a network controllable streaming hub for both files on my NAS and Spotify that I can connect via the "Audio Out" to the RCA input into my HDVD800 headphone amp. It's arriving today and I did this as a shot in the dark, although Marantz have my...

I added a comment about the excess loudness and collapse of DR on the redbook layer of the Brothers in Arms SACD here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/461106/the-loudness-war-your-experiences/135#post_10308867 The waveforms for Money for Nothing are below, basically the original 1985 CD is top and...

I can't believe I got to the end of the thread! I started reading yesterday and now it feels like watching the last episode of a decent TV series, wanting more but knowing for now it’s over! Anyway, I'm not sure if this helps where the discussion has gone (towards DACs) but I tried an...

It works pretty well, I previously took some pics of this working on my phone as a friend wanted to see it. I'll upload it here. This is the megadrive upscaled to a 1080p image. As you'd expect it is never going to be completely amazing as the source is only 240 x 320 but it still looks decent...

PS: Mine was a no name Chinese one too. I guess it's a lucky dip when you buy one.

Yep, still some SCART devices. I just can't let go of those old game systems! I do upscale the scart signal to HDMI though, so at least it pretends to be a little modern. I posted some photos previously here: http://www.whathifi.com/forum/home-cinema/looking-for-views-on-my-setup But that's...

I put together a diagram of all the connectivity in my living room so I could easily manage additions or changes to the setup. It turns out it looks pretty complex. How complicated is yours? Or do you strive for complete simplicity and only have the minimum possible components? (You may have to...

Hi All, Assuming I'm not breaking any written or unwritten rules (I checked, but couldn't find anything) I wanted to ask one of the most often asked, but enjoyable questions of all: If you have unlimited funds to do with as you please and you decided you wanted a new uncompromising full AV...

I'm all for forward thinking! Personally I'm looking forward to the Blu-Ray releases of "Star Trek 17: Harry Mudd Goes To Vegas" and "Terminator 7: 1066". Although they'll only receive average reviews, they'll be great demo disks!

Thank you all for your comments. It's good to know I've not made terrible choices! The sub's to the side of the main viewing sofa. This was just about the only space I had available for it but it works quite well. The sofa is sitting in a sort of 'bass pocket' so it's quite powerful when using...

Ahhh yes, the anti-child shield has probably saved me a lot of unnecessary stress and spending! Although I don’t think it does much good for the acoustics from the floor standers. However, I don’t think any acoustic dampening or reflection properties of the barrier does much harm to Dinosaur...

The Marantz UD7007 is installed! I tried the first couple of scenes of the Wolverine Blu Ray last night (I've not watched it all yet, it came free with the XBox One) and it looked lovely, although it was following a basic recalibration of the TV settings (just backlight, brightness and contrast)...