Recent content by silky320

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    Time to upgrade

    I posted a few years ago about a beginner system, well I'm ready for an upgrade. suggestions, advice would be greatly appreciated. Again. Beginner system Cambridge Audio AXR100, Cambridge Audio CXC v2 cd transport, Music Hall mmf 1.5 tt. Elac debut 2.0 B6.2 speakers. Since first purchase I have...
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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?