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  1. Dewald

    AV Packed up - I need to Upgrade?

    Well, after years of serving my needs, my current Integra 50.4 has packed up. Currently I used it for all processing purposes and to drive my center and two rear surrounds. SO, now I have been pondering about how do I go about upgrading. My first option was to get a processor, and then add a...
  2. Dewald

    Classe CA 2100 vs Emotiva XPA-2 GEN3 POWER AMPLIFIER

    I took the step to adding a power amp to drive my Monitor Audio GX 200's and tested both the Emotiva XPA 2 and Classe CA 2100 against each other. After about two weeks I settled on one. High level specs: Classe - 100Wats into 8 Ohm Emotiva - 300Wats into 8 Ohm Can anyone guess which one I...
  3. Dewald

    New AV or Amp - No more service for Integra

    Just confirming, is Integra support and service completely out of SA?
  4. Dewald

    Basic Recording Equipment

    Hi All, This year I am going to convert my one room into a recording studio.. I really want to keep it simple with the basic stuff I need to record that sounds good. Not sure who all have experience in this but need some advise.. I have done some reseach but want to get some views before I go...
  5. Dewald

    Love this

    http://ogshare.sfglobe.com/2014/12/16/hWM/?src=share_fb_new_29922
  6. Dewald

    Finally.. A decent Cinema Room - Acoustic treatment Starts

    Hi, I have finally moved into my new place.. After a very very loooooong wait. My sound system was running very basic in my old rental.. One of the features of my new small house was the lay-out of the lounge.. It's small, but in my mind perfect for a cinema room. It measures: 5.4 Meters long...
  7. Dewald

    Stereo Amp or Sub for Listening

    Good Morning, My below question is aimed at Stereo listening only. My set-up comprises of two Monitor Audio GX 200 fronts and a Velodine SPL 1000 Sub. I do have a center and in-ceilings as well, but my interest and time goes into much more music listening these days.. When I listen to music...
  8. Dewald

    This Looks Interesting - Spinnaker - E30

    Came across these little bluetooth speakers.. They look stunning. Would love to know what they sound like?! Has anybody had a listen to them as yet? http://www.edifier.co.za/e30%20-%20spinnaker.htm
  9. Dewald

    Cleaning Speakers?

    Good Day, Can someone please confirm how I can go about cleaning my piano black high gloss speakers without scratching them.. I have the MA GX series and have been waiting for more than a year for the proper MA cleaning kit. Does someone have experience? Which cloth, cleaning liquid etc??
  10. Dewald

    New Cinema Project - Just for FUN!

    Good Day, I visited my friend over the week-end and so exciting that he is buidling a new cinema room. He has asked me for assitiance in terms of all aspects so I tought it might be good to share the project here to get tips and tricks from all the experienced technology junkies! First the...
  11. Dewald

    Subwoofer Phase Control Question

    Hi, When I initially installed my system I read the subwoofer instruction manual and they talk about the phase control fucntion. Basically stating that I should listen to all four options and the one that provides the best "Punch" must be selected. To be honost, I did this and to me phase 0...
  12. Dewald

    Connection Options?

    Hi All, Since I could not find the LT solution I was looking for, I hinted towards my wife and she got me the Mede8er 1000EX 3D for my B-Day. I basically want this more for the music, but will load all her pics and vids on there to keep her calm.. My question: For music listening, which is...
  13. Dewald

    Upgrading my 3D Blue Ray Player

    Quick Question.. If I upgrade my current LG Blue Ray Player to the Cambridge Azur 751 BD player, does the processing side of my AV reciever become useless? The Cambridge have better DACS, Better Graphic Card almost better everything compared to the processing of my Interga 50.4 What's your views?
  14. Dewald

    Last Day of the World!!

    Since it is the last day of the world according to some....  :roll: How would you spend this day, what is the last CD or song you will listen too, maybe the last DVD or Blue Ray you will see?
  15. Dewald

    Volume Level

    A couple of weeks ago the midrange driver on the GX200 stopped working. I only noticed when I cleaned the speaker.. I took it to homemation and they replaced the midrange driver. When I got home today I was in the mood for some Armin Van Buuren and slapped the blue ray in got into the bath and...
  16. Dewald

    Media Simplified?

    Hi, Thought I'd ask for guidance and advice in this section. As per my previous thread, I would like a central simplified way to listen to all my CD's, build playlists etc, watch DVD's and Blue Ray's. I currently have wireless in my house and my home theatre system as per my signature below...
  17. Dewald

    Server Question

    Hi AV Members, I don't have any knowledge about servers. I saw that allot of forum members are using servers to store all their music onto and then use various options to play back the content. I was considering getting myself a 3TB hard drive and store all my CD's on there in FLAC format. My...
  18. Dewald

    Performance Difference?

    Hi All, I have been wondering a while about something and need to brain storm to confirm if it will be worth going this route.. Currently I have an Integra 50.4 AV reciever with MA GX 200 fronts and surrounds. I often (most of the time) listen to CD's in Stereo mode. Two fronts and Velodine...
  19. Dewald

    Quality in, Quality out

    Please help...explain... Last night I was playing around with my blue ray players settings and need some clarity.. On the audio setttings I have an option to choose between PCM Stereo, PCM Muilti Channel, DTS Re-incode or Bitstream. I have no idea which on to choose? I listen to CD's, whats...
  20. Dewald

    Instrumental?

    Hi, Just a quick question. I only recently started exploring real instrumental music. Need a few suggestions as I am not at all familiar with good quality instrumental music cd's. What are a few good options to consider. I'm looking for good quality guitar music, or variety of musical...
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