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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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I'm sure 2 channel can sound quite good but it's no match for a good multi channel setup.
Even a phantom center is not as good as a good center. It can get close but it just doesn't quite cut it. I tried several times to live without a center. But even compromised center sounds better than a phantom.
You can make that argument on 2 channel music but not on a multi channel movie. The mix was MADE to be delivered on multiple speakers.
And LFE rolled into the mains just doesn't work as well.
I think it has something to do with being on different scales.
- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
HT: G61RSL, 4x5K, 5.5KHC, 2xSC6000, Transporter, HD621, Philips BDP7501 4K, Tivo, 65" LG OLED 4K C6
Computer: Foobar2000, 5K, Mojo, HiFiMan HE1000 V2
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1: 808.6 Anniversary, 504, Sony ES Bluray player, Apple TV, Trinnov Altitude 32, 7200SEU l/r/c, plus for immersive audio
2: Theta Compli Blu, Apple TV, HD621, G61RSL, B&W Sig 8NT l/r/c, & Runco Plasma
3: 861v8, 504, Apple TV for streaming 3100 l/r/c
roon all around
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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It's not just 861's
eBay show's a G68J sold recently for $699, Said excellent condition, with remote, manual etc.
And a dealer tried to sell a G65 Demo unit at $2999 about 6 times and lowered price to $2699 and finally gave up. Maybe he sold it locally, don't know.
- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
HT: G61RSL, 4x5K, 5.5KHC, 2xSC6000, Transporter, HD621, Philips BDP7501 4K, Tivo, 65" LG OLED 4K C6
Computer: Foobar2000, 5K, Mojo, HiFiMan HE1000 V2
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Senior Shouting Officer
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I remember Meridian used to discuss how stereo was originally intended to have LCR speakers but the technology of the time wouldn't permit it. And that was a lot of the basis for Trifield.
Best regards,
Jerry
Main System: 861v6, DSP8000s in corners, DSP7000s Center and Sides, 1-9 humans.
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Hooloovoo
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Hooloovoo
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Disney created Fantasound for the soundtrack of Fantasia (1940) which used three speakers for the front channels
In the spirit of Spinaltap, I would like to confirm that I am not involved in the corrupt theft of a global sport.
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Hitchhiker
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+1 Crion and Audiophile1970
Current main Sweden: 861v8, 808v6, UHD722, Oppo 103, Dell S718QL short throw Laser 4K HDR
8KUSE, 7200HCUSE, 3200
Other apartment: 818v3, MD600, 5200SE
Study : Meridian Prime Amplifier, Sennheiser HD 820
on the go Focal Bath's
Not connected(possibly for sale): G95, F80, HD621, 7200HC.2, 218
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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President of the Imperial Galactic Government
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- Fiddler (IMHO)
If you think listening to music is fun, try learning an instrument.
HT: G61RSL, 4x5K, 5.5KHC, 2xSC6000, Transporter, HD621, Philips BDP7501 4K, Tivo, 65" LG OLED 4K C6
Computer: Foobar2000, 5K, Mojo, HiFiMan HE1000 V2
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Pan-dimensional being
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Pan-dimensional being
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Good price! I would have snapped this up if it had the digital output card for DSPs.
Theater: 861v4_LPS, 818v3, HD621, Oppo 203, Lumagen Pro, DSP8000SE, DSP5500C, SW1600x2, DSP5500, Epson 6040UB, PS4
Living room: 861v4_LPS, HD621, DSP8000SE, DSP5200C, Oppo 203, Lumagen 2143, 818v3, Sooloos/MC600 Bluesound Node
Bedroom: M80
office: G68D, DSP6000
Garage: DSP5000
Storage: M33s, DSP33s, DSP5k, 501, 518, M1500, G98DH, SW1600
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Hitchhiker
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Hitchhiker
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There is a v4 on Audiogon that is still covered by the health check warranty. At that price it seems like a pretty solid deal.
Trinnov Alt32, 271, 808v6, DSP5200SE, DSP7200.2HC, M6, QNAP TS451, 218 various other bits.
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Pan-dimensional being
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Pan-dimensional being
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You can find this unit in the Restaurant from Bruce-CMB Integrations saving him an Audiogon commission.
James
NC1: 861v8, ID41, 218, 251(to outdoors), DSP8000SEUG, 7200SEC, DSP520 rears, Apple TV, DirecTV, Oppo BD103, QNAP251, Roon
NC2-M7005, Triad Silver Speakers,Acurus Amps
FL1: 861v4, ID40, 218, MS200, DSP8000SEs, DSP7200SEC, DSP5000s, DirecTv, AppleTv, OppoBD103, QNAP469, Roon
FL2: Marantz 7005, 251, M60s,60C,33s, Oppo BDP-93,MS200, Roon
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