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Post by solidstate on Mar 23, 2014 1:21:43 GMT -5
PM me and I'll try and answer any questions you have and perhaps we can talk via Skype. With regards to interconnects, all you need for transport into a AVR/Pre/Pro is HDMI.
That's it!
It makes little to no sense to feed an AVR/Pro an anlog signal from an outboard dac if it's a modern digital focused unit. Best to place a nice analog preamp with HT bypass.
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Post by solidstate on Mar 23, 2014 1:26:54 GMT -5
Thanks solidstate...I'm actually ok with the Polks for HT since my expectations came back to earth..They play plenty loud.. I was going to travel that route with sensitivity.. Tekton Lores at 98 db ..Delivery according to website is 2 business days for standard finishes across the model line....I ended picking up those Selah Audio Prestigio's that have been floating around on the Forum for a couple of years..Hopefully by the end of the night I'll be up and running..Which raises another question.. I think these are rated at 88 or 89 @4 ohm...Just from a technical standpoint.. Those Seas W16s are nice and expensive drivers! That's a very nice MTM and I'm sure you'll enjoy them if your room isn't to big. Looking at your gear list it seems you might be in need of a bad boy amp vs. AVR amplification. |
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Post by solidstate on Mar 23, 2014 1:49:12 GMT -5
Very interesting stuff... Mica though? What were you manufacturing? Sounds like aerospace to me. Perhaps some kinda phased array antenna assembly?  Or perhaps something like LRAD/ADS? Sounds like some kinda panel antenna used in a system like ADS or an AESA radar. How about some kinda power backplane for AESA TRM modules? I meant to say micrometer.... Yes exclusively aerospace.. Sikorsky and Boeing.. Blackhawk Helicopters.. all models. Uh-60 etc. ... Was involved with some of the build out of the stealth Blackhawk..and S-97 Raider which is an interesting story and the Comanche before it was canceled. Would prefer if you looked it up.. Every aspect of the build and assembly ..From landing gear to flight controls..We had signed 5 year contracts a couple of years back and were working on the 8 and 9 year deals....Ive been doing this for 35 years straight , with the exception of an all expense paid 24 month holiday compliments of the State of New York , this coming Aug.. I signed the papers to the my 5 year buy out in Jan..
I still run the tool supply part of it located in New Jersey with me living in Florida. With the many portals available today I don't have to leave the pool.. Life is beautiful.. Now if I could just get up to speed on this sound thing.. What connects to what , why and how ?? lol I'll keep reading..
If you just cashed out and moved to Florida and have the coinage, the will and a large room, hire a pro and put Danley Labs with Crown active DSP amps and a Dataset RS20i in that room and have what Oprah, Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and a lot of other industry insiders run. We are talking big bucks here though... The gear alone is a cool 45k plus looking at that list easy and that's without a designer/pro installing it. Multiply 4-5X to that figure! OR Wait for the XMC-1 to ship, get a Morris Kessler special, some GAC-2AES cables and some high sensitivity speakers like Dr. Geddes's or DIY SG Tempests or Zephyrs and put in an infinite baffle sub system. Oh and buy a car for your granddaughter with the money you saved! LOL PS heck we're talking a college condo and a car in savings plus year's tuition! |
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Post by bub on Mar 23, 2014 6:31:02 GMT -5
Yes. Exactly...Christina is my only beneficiary ..Her future is intact but I'm hoping my assistence won't be necessary.. I've been raising her with the ideal of me being unnecessary to her ..I want her to make it on her own..
I'm just a simple guy... And this is just a hobby..
I am looking at your second option though. Lol. This morning I'm going to turn on the Prestigio's All Sherbourn. CD-1 > Pre-1 > PA-7 > Prestigio's.. Brand new stack of cd's ..And i'll see if I have any volume issues..
Thanks for the info..
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Post by Keith M on Mar 23, 2014 11:13:17 GMT -5
solidstate and others, you have completely hijacked this thread. Take it elsewhere please. Do you think the OP is going to come here for anymore help when all he sees are replies that have nothing to do with his problems?
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Post by aud on Mar 23, 2014 13:10:23 GMT -5
Thanks for everyone's help so far. I will get more info as time permits. The XPA-5 was purchased brand new by myself. Only connected once, never moved. I believe the rca interconnects are monster brand. The Paradigms are bi wired #12 guage from Monoprice. My point about turning it to 70 is that below that there is volume, just that at 40, it just sounds flat. As I said earlier I will wright down the settings on the Onkyo as they are now, and post them for discussion. Thanks everyone. Rick Bi wiring has a lot proponents and opponents. I've come to the conclusion that if the speaker Manufacturer, like Paradigm, offers the termination to do it, at least try it. I have found I like the sound better with my Paradigms. It's subtle. I bring it up only because I don't think it would add to the problem/problems you are dealing with, unless of course, the wiring was wrong. When you get a chance can you tell me the model number of the Monoprice speaker cable and how you are using it to bi wire? Jumpers have been removed etc. I have used a lot of Monoprice cables. Sometimes I run into a pair that have been terminated incorrectly and have to open up the connectors to unsolder and re solder the terminals. It's always about quality control. |
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Post by solidstate on Mar 23, 2014 15:39:47 GMT -5
solidstate and others, you have completely hijacked this thread. Take it elsewhere please. Do you think the OP is going to come here for anymore help when all he sees are replies that have nothing to do with his problems? I don't know and I'm sorry for it if he doesn't. Why don't we ask him when he returns? I think his problem is those crappy line level monster cables. I think he has them in backwards with the shield terminated at the amplifier input. It should be the other way around or better yet get rid of them and get better cables. Also there is a strong chance his config in the AVR is screwy thus why I offered a video on how to do a master/factory reset. I can almost guarantee if he replaces that crappy cable his volume level will increase. www.gothamaudiousa.com/assemblies/GAC-1_SPDIF-Pro_digitalaudio.htm |
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Post by solidstate on Mar 23, 2014 15:43:10 GMT -5
Thanks for everyone's help so far. I will get more info as time permits. The XPA-5 was purchased brand new by myself. Only connected once, never moved. I believe the rca interconnects are monster brand. The Paradigms are bi wired #12 guage from Monoprice. My point about turning it to 70 is that below that there is volume, just that at 40, it just sounds flat. As I said earlier I will wright down the settings on the Onkyo as they are now, and post them for discussion. Thanks everyone. Rick Bi wiring has a lot proponents and opponents. I've come to the conclusion that if the speaker Manufacturer, like Paradigm, offers the termination to do it, at least try it. I have found I like the sound better with my Paradigms. It's subtle. I bring it up only because I don't think it would add to the problem/problems you are dealing with, unless of course, the wiring was wrong. When you get a chance can you tell me the model number of the Monoprice speaker cable and how you are using it to bi wire? Jumpers have been removed etc. I have used a lot of Monoprice cables. Sometimes I run into a pair that have been terminated incorrectly and have to open up the connectors to unsolder and re solder the terminals. It's always about quality control. Perhaps the reason those loudspeakers have two sets of terminals is for bi-amping (active xover) not bi-wiring? LOL Just a guess!  |
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Post by aud on Mar 23, 2014 17:01:51 GMT -5
Bi wiring has a lot proponents and opponents. I've come to the conclusion that if the speaker Manufacturer, like Paradigm, offers the termination to do it, at least try it. I have found I like the sound better with my Paradigms. It's subtle. I bring it up only because I don't think it would add to the problem/problems you are dealing with, unless of course, the wiring was wrong. When you get a chance can you tell me the model number of the Monoprice speaker cable and how you are using it to bi wire? Jumpers have been removed etc. I have used a lot of Monoprice cables. Sometimes I run into a pair that have been terminated incorrectly and have to open up the connectors to unsolder and re solder the terminals. It's always about quality control. Perhaps the reason those loudspeakers have two sets of terminals is for bi-amping (active xover) not bi-wiring? LOL Just a guess! Just returned from a family get together. With the Paradigms you can do either or. Bi-wire or passive bi-amping. |
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