best of the worst

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11-06-2009 4:05 PM

phatchef
Joined on 07-22-2009
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best of the worst

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I have 2 receivers the first is an HK avr-125 the other is a denon avr-685 I've been using the HK with cornwall III's but which one has less distortion or which is better quality?

Let there be songs to fill the air
Robert Hunter.

Cornwall IIIs HK avr125, xbox360, 12aug/4 speaker wire w connects

Filed under: avr, denon, receive, HK

11-06-2009 5:13 PM In reply to

CECAA850
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Best for what? If it's the best sound you're looking for, then it's the one that sounds best to you.

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11-06-2009 5:31 PM In reply to

thaddeussmith
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CECAA850:
Best for what? If it's the best sound you're looking for, then it's the one that sounds best to you.

or if it's best features you want ..go with the one that suits your needs.

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Marantz sr8001 // Fronts: RF-5 // Center: RC-3 II // Rears: R-3650-W // Sub: RW-12 // Carver M-1.0t // ps3 // wii // custom component cabinet created from vintage turntable console

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11-06-2009 5:41 PM In reply to

IndyKlipschFan
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Your all wrong.

You need the latest magazine full of graphs, and charts, and a big blind study test, and of course several ads in the magazine about it, too, complete with a price tag about that of a good luxury car!

That's your choice! Stick out tongue

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11-06-2009 9:27 PM In reply to

jacksonbart
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11-06-2009 9:50 PM In reply to

Islander
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Are you putting any lotion on that Red Spot of yours? It looks like it's starting to swell.

Nice animated image, BTW.

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11-07-2009 1:19 AM In reply to

phatchef
Joined on 07-22-2009
Findlay,Ohio
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I guess my questions should have been 1- which has less distortion and 2- although the denon has more power than the hk by the #s does it "realy" have more. Also the hk in stereo jumps from 45-55 wpc.

Let there be songs to fill the air
Robert Hunter.

Cornwall IIIs HK avr125, xbox360, 12aug/4 speaker wire w connects

11-07-2009 4:42 AM In reply to

djk
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john curl

"You people worry too much about superficial things."

"Listening is more important than measuring."

"Absolute THD is not very important to me, (because) it is usually below what most references would consider audible."

"I would prefer a transformer to an IC chip. I once designed out (removed from the design) the best IC chip that I could find.... when it failed critical listening tests."

John Curl is a very good designer, he suggests you listen to the amplifiers.

Golden Ear Audiophile hit with a brick "Oww, that
hurts! I'm bleeding!"

Tin Ear Meter Reader hit with a brick "You can't prove
I was hit with a brick! We need to do a double blind
ABX test!"

11-07-2009 6:46 AM In reply to

russ69
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John Curl is right but I always go with the pretty lights.

Thanx, Russ

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11-07-2009 10:22 AM In reply to

Pete H
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Hook them both up and enjoy what each one has to offer. I have 5 different receivers and they all have their strong and weak points but I enjoy each one of them.

Pete ........It is what it is!

11-07-2009 1:19 PM In reply to

phatchef
Joined on 07-22-2009
Findlay,Ohio
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Before I bought my cornwalls I had my rc-35 checked out and it had a blown tweeter.Had it replaced and I asked (Jamison audio in Toledo) how it could happen. They said it was my receiver.

Let there be songs to fill the air
Robert Hunter.

Cornwall IIIs HK avr125, xbox360, 12aug/4 speaker wire w connects

11-07-2009 1:22 PM In reply to

phatchef
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I just don't want to blow out my cornwalls. I've been using the HK cuz the THD was just under the denon. In the back of my small mind I've thought maby the tweeter was defective from the start.

Let there be songs to fill the air
Robert Hunter.

Cornwall IIIs HK avr125, xbox360, 12aug/4 speaker wire w connects

11-07-2009 1:44 PM In reply to

Pete H
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I have run my stuff (RF 7's) with everything from a small Sansui G5500 to an old Integra pushing 180wpc and never had anything let go.

Pete ........It is what it is!

11-07-2009 2:09 PM In reply to

thaddeussmith
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phatchef:
I just don't want to blow out my cornwalls. I've been using the HK cuz the THD was just under the denon. In the back of my small mind I've thought maby the tweeter was defective from the start.

this info would have precluded a great deal of witty smartass replies. :P

11-07-2009 3:42 PM In reply to

phatchef
Joined on 07-22-2009
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Yes, but that's ok the world would be a much duller place: )

Let there be songs to fill the air
Robert Hunter.

Cornwall IIIs HK avr125, xbox360, 12aug/4 speaker wire w connects

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