Recent content by silky320

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    News Decided on gear

    I ended up buying the Cambridge Audio CXC (V2) CD transport and a Music Hall-MMF-1.5 turntable.. Speaker stands never showed up so I ordered different ones.. So far really liking the setup...
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    News Decided on gear

    After all the questions and answers, advice and listening I decided to go Beginner intro to HiFi, after all I am new to the hobby.. So my system will be a entry level Cambridge audio AXA35 amp paired with Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2 bookshelf speakers on monolith stands, using Monoprice Cables that I...
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    Question Itunes and Ipod sound quality

    Years ago I burned my CD collection to Itunes when I got an Ipod classic as a gift.. Many of the songs and albums sound terrible on the ipod.. Question is will I get any better sound playing those albums from Itunes with my pc connected to a dac to an amp?? Or is the music compressed and no...
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    Question Q Acoustics 3050i paring

    Hello again. I have an untreated 19' x 13' room 8' ceiling height.. On one of the long walls There are two windows covered by wood blinds also a large glass and wood cabinet.. Front wall has a 55" inch TV and Stand, I will use this stand for my equipment and flank speakers on both sides of...
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    New to this forum

    Hello all I am new to this forum and new to HiFi with many questions with already a couple asked and answered. My name is John I live in the midwestern United States a couple friends call me Silky so that's the name I use in the forums i am in.. I look forward to asking a few more questions as...
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    Question AXR 100

    Any thought's on the Cambridge Audio AXR 100 Stereo Receiver ?? I have read some good reviews and it seems pretty nice for a $500 unit...
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    Question Picking equipment without hearing.

    Thanks For the replies, I didn't think of any of the suggestions mentioned.. I will look into it further before I make my purchase...
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    Question Picking equipment without hearing.

    HiFi Noob.. I have an untreated almost empty room 5.8m x 3.96m. Looking for my first "Serious" sound system.. Problem is I have no local shops to listen to the equipment I am interested in buying, Cambridge Audio, Rega, Emotiva, Q Acoustics.. I really like the reviews of the Emotiva TA-100 and...
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    Question noob

    How far will you travel to preview new equipment?