Want a few things. Anyone got?

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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2010
    The older non-bluray Oppos were supposed to be good players and even do SACD also.

    http://reviews.cnet.com/dvd-players/oppo-dv-980h/4505-6473_7-32577127.html

    http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=oppo&_sacat=See-All-Categories


    I think $100.00 might get you one of them. Good Luck !:)
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited May 2010
    Got crutchfield to price match Vanns for te HK 3490 for 330
    Very pleased.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    PerfectCreature wrote: »
    Got crutchfield to price match Vanns for te HK 3490 for 330
    Very pleased.
    Does it include shipping and delivery? If so jump on it. Amazon is 335$ including shipping and delivery.
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited May 2010
    Yep Its 338.94 all said and done. It's a crutchfield signature so It comes with lifetime tech support...the works.
    I was very impressed... 115 of the list price and its brand new. I'll have it by Thursday they said. I am very exited. I can't wait to hear what a quility stereo will make my quality speakers sound like...
    So stoked!
    __________________
    Just an update on the speaker choice I made by going with teh Monitor 50s.
    Im listening to the Teac ones at the moment. I have put away the monitor 50s because I am scared I will damage more than just the tweeters with the old reciever...and I can't believe I thought that my speakers gave my high quailty sound before.
    I mean...the teacs sound muddy. I never really knew what people ment but know I do. Plus with the monitor 50s...I had to turn the sub up actually.... with teh Teacs I have to turn them down....
    Simply impressed.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    PerfectCreature wrote: »
    Yep Its 338.94 all said and done. It's a crutchfield signature so It comes with lifetime tech support...the works.
    I was very impressed... 115 of the list price and its brand new. I'll have it by Thursday they said. I am very exited. I can't wait to hear what a quility stereo will make my quality speakers sound like...
    So stoked!
    __________________
    Just an update on the speaker choice I made by going with teh Monitor 50s.
    Im listening to the Teac ones at the moment. I have put away the monitor 50s because I am scared I will damage more than just the tweeters with the old reciever...and I can't believe I thought that my speakers gave my high quailty sound before.
    I mean...the teacs sound muddy. I never really knew what people ment but know I do. Plus with the monitor 50s...I had to turn the sub up actually.... with teh Teacs I have to turn them down....
    Simply impressed.
    Glad for you. New receiver and you should receive your tweeters for your new speakers. Now, use you PS3 for CDs until you save up some money and potentially see some good deal on the CP FS.

    Cheers!
    TK
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • TouchOfEvil
    TouchOfEvil Posts: 967
    edited May 2010
    gdb wrote: »
    The older non-bluray Oppos were supposed to be good players and even do SACD also.

    http://reviews.cnet.com/dvd-players/oppo-dv-980h/4505-6473_7-32577127.html

    http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=oppo&_sacat=See-All-Categories


    I think $100.00 might get you one of them. Good Luck !:)

    Have you ever listened to one? Not saying some don't like them but i own one and it sounds like total crap for a CDP. The Denon can be had at the same price and completely blows it out the water.
    Living Room Rig:D
    Rotel RSP-1069/Rotel RMB-1095/Rotel-1072/Polk lsI15's W/modded xoverW/DBsubs/Polk LsiC/lsI7's/Klipsch sub-12"the weak link"/DLP Mitsubishi 65"
    Xbox360/PS3/WII
    M.Br. setup:)
    Emotiva MMC-1/Rotel RMB-1075/Polk BlackStone TL350's/Velodyne SPL1000/Samsung 51" Plasma
    Computer Rig:
    Rotel RB1050/Tannoy DC4's/Klipsch RW-10d/ImodIpod/HK AVR230 for now....
    Headphones-Ultrasone-HFI780's w/LittleDot MK Vamp Portables Panasonic HJE-900's
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  • punk-roc
    punk-roc Posts: 1,150
    edited May 2010
    +1 for the Denon 2910 being a budget universal player. I'm currently using it in my 2-channel system when i'm not streaming FLACs.. I really like sound quality with my CDs, DVD-A's, etc.

    I also use an external DAC, but don't mind the internal DACs in the Denon.

    Jason
    2-Channel - So far...
    Pre: Dodd ELP
    DAC: W4S-Dac2
    Source(s): Computer and Denon 2910
    Amp: Parasound HCA-1200II
    Speakers: LSi9s - Vr3 Fortress Mod
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited May 2010
    Yeah I am currently waiting on a bid at ebay form a denon...I really hope I can score it. FIngers crossed. :)
    As for the amp I can't wait til tuesday. I am going to test it on my old speakers first...see if it improves the clarity...if it does well that is a nifty trick ha!
    I know my polks are extremely defined and clear on m older Teac amp...so I can wait to see what they sound like on a brand new up to date amp.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited May 2010
    New update...
    I guess I need a power conditioner...
    I didn't know...
    Anyone have one that they could sell fairly cheap....I have a limited budget...so...
    Any offers would be cool.
    Thanks.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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  • Echosphere
    Echosphere Posts: 395
    edited May 2010
    PerfectCreature wrote: »
    New update...
    I guess I need a power conditioner...
    I didn't know...
    Anyone have one that they could sell fairly cheap....I have a limited budget...so...
    Any offers would be cool.
    Thanks.

    YOU sir are starting on the right path!
    The best thing you can do to insure your gear esp if you have frequent brown outs, very rural dirty power, very old wiring or dimming lights when your fridge "turns on". You could shop around or find a used one at a garage sale, closeout or when buying used gear. Just ask a seller "hey got an extra line conditioner to sweeten the deal?"

    Think of it as the cinder block house foundation for your listening system. Wish everyone did it more often. Always sad to hear when some great vintage gear has given up the ghost due to a line voltage spike which could have been prevented with $50-100 equipment. Heck, that's usually less than half of what they pair for interconnect cables and speaker wire, and that's just sad when they don't make the investment.

    I bought this one and have used them for years at work with computers. It's an APC for $50 with free shipping from Buy.com. Kind of cheap but it does the job ok, and sure other will recommend something better, but I also have good municipal power with good house wiring and no brown outs.

    http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10346309
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2010
    TouchOfEvil wrote: »
    Have you ever listened to one? Not saying some don't like them but i own one and it sounds like total crap for a CDP. The Denon can be had at the same price and completely blows it out the water.

    No I was only going by what some members of "another audio forum" wrote about them. I Have old CDPs Carver SD/a-450, PDX9010 & a couple kyoceras
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  • Echosphere
    Echosphere Posts: 395
    edited May 2010
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    AVS forum? The idea of going there makes me feel a little sick...too many of the Anti-HiFi Insurgents over there for my tastes.:rolleyes:

    No, I wasn't referring to the Oppo's HDMI outputs.


    I've heard that those Pio's are decent for what they are(universal players). But, I find it impossible to believe that they're going to stand up to ANY CD player less than $1000. There's too much unnecessary circuitry in the signal path that muddies the sound up.

    Have you heard and directly compared every player in the -1000 range? I highly doubt it. So, you don't really have anything to back that statement up.

    You're claiming that the Pioneer BDP51FD Blu-ray player will smoke a Marantz SA11S1? They can be had for around $900 pretty easily, with a little patience.

    I refuse to believe that one.








    To the OP. If you're wanting to spend around $100 on a CD player, I'd strongly suggest looking into a used Denon 2910. I'm using one in my 2 channel rig, and it's a fantastic sounding player. It doesn't compete with higher end CD players, but for the price it's hard to beat. It's a fantastic sounding SACD player, for starters. It's Redbook playback is great as well. The internal DAC's are great...but things got even better with mine when I added an external DAC. It's got a Pure Direct mode that I use for SACD, that turns off the video outputs and digital outputs. For Redbook, I use the Denon as a transport with a DPA Little Bit Three DAC. My CD playback sounds excellent.

    Things got better with the DAC, but they'll still sound great using the Denon's internal DAC's. If you got one, you might want to consider adding an external DAC sometime down the line. They can be had for pretty cheap...you can get a good one for less than $100 very easily. They'll make a tremendous difference in your sound.

    CC has a good point. If I could start all over again, I would leave open the possibilities for future upgrades. Visualize where you might be in 5 years from now and what gear you would like to have in front of you. Would have saved probably at least a grand now that I look back on it. Though, experimentation and mistakes oddly are half the fun... What I am trying to say is, don't paint yourself into a corner. Grab gear you can grow with. The Denon 2910 is chalk full of upgrade goody abilities more so than a simple CD player.

    Though, have to agree with another poster who said that a single dedicated 2 channel CD will sound better. This is true. Even CC admits a better DAC sounds sweeter on the Denon.

    Either way you can't go wrong really.

    Let me retract a bit: If I had to do it all again I would still go with a nice 2 channel CD player. They do sound better and you already have a PS3 for movies, true.

    denon_2910_big.jpg
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  • Echosphere
    Echosphere Posts: 395
    edited May 2010
    PerfectCreature wrote: »
    I plan on getting the HK 3490....
    That is what I have decided....
    If anyone has one and is willing to sell met me know?

    Wow, just checked that out. I like the design. For all the HT junk lately, I like that. Decent phono, simple design and not a million useless inputs, well thought out, and a very sexy look. Plastic vol nub sucks though. Like limp titties.

    Found a good Audiogon review for you:
    http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ramps&1240627797

    Obnoxious pic courtesy of the HK Czech website:
    harman-kardon-hk3490-1.jpg
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  • Echosphere
    Echosphere Posts: 395
    edited May 2010
    polkatese wrote: »
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    http://cgi.ebay.com/Sony-CDP-209-ES-reduced-price-/150437472618?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2306c5a96a#ht_500wt_1182

    PT found a great set of sony ES CDP's. That C85ES is a great buy!!! I used to own it.

    What you don't know is that small volume nub on it is actually a selectable volume out master volume also accessible via the remote. This sexy **** is actually a CDP and Pre in one.

    On the back is two sets of RCA outputs: fixed and variable attenuator.

    I loved that unit. Only sold it when I moved from Seattle to London during college and thought I wasn't coming back...

    The eBay one sold, but you can find it here for $100:
    http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?dgtlplay&1276571203&/Sony-cdp-c85es-5-disc-changer

    Research Sony ES CDP's. They are some of the best. They are very well made and won't fail. I've had 5 of them with no issues.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited May 2010
    I really like APCs as surge protector however, don't forget you are building an entry level system and you definitely don't need to break the bank when buying your APC. I am sure you must have some discount store where you can get good deals on such. Sometimes, end of year models are sold at great pricing. COSTCO also carries the APC line and usually their price are fair.

    Cheers!
    TK
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited May 2010
    I think that I will wait to get one of those...
    I just don't want to kill my piggy bank quite yet.
    And I know the HK looks sharp...I guess my uncle had been using HK for years...so he was happy I chose one... I'm so exited.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

    Alienware X51 R2
    PS4
    Samsung Smart TV 40" 1080p 3D
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