GETREAL Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 AudioTrends said: If there is enough people keen, we can hold a DTV / D2V listening afternoon here at our showrooms? Perhaps on a Saturday afternoon? Just a bit of an informal listening session pre and post the ARC processing in both multi/ch mode and 2/ch Let me know and we'll lock down a date... Cheers! I'm in... Oh, and I'll take part in the GB aswell....
buddhamus Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 AudioTrends said: If there is enough people keen, we can hold a DTV / D2V listening afternoon here at our showrooms? Perhaps on a Saturday afternoon? Just a bit of an informal listening session pre and post the ARC processing in both multi/ch mode and 2/ch Let me know and we'll lock down a date... Cheers! I'll be in for that too mate
milkafromdtv Posted August 11, 2010 Posted August 11, 2010 BladeRnR said: Not quite yet Dan but if everything goes according to plan I'll be picking it up this Saturday 14/08/2010. Exciting times indeed Only 2 more sleeps, mate. Excited? I know I am. Lord knows what I'm going to be like when I actually start getting my own gear. Do you reckon the SVS AS-EQ1 will have as big a role in your setup after ARC has worked it's magic? Struggling to find a definitive statement on whether ARC does enough to make a dedicated Sub EQ really necessary.
BladeRnR Posted August 12, 2010 Author Posted August 12, 2010 milka said: Only 2 more sleeps, mate. Excited? I know I am. Lord knows what I'm going to be like when I actually start getting my own gear.Do you reckon the SVS AS-EQ1 will have as big a role in your setup after ARC has worked it's magic? Struggling to find a definitive statement on whether ARC does enough to make a dedicated Sub EQ really necessary. Yep really looking forward to it. Yes I still believe the SVS AS-EQ1 is central to the HT and I'll still be using it in earnest. From what I've read ARC does a great job with the .1 Channel but I suppose it's best I try both methods (with and without AS-EQ1) before making a decision on that. Given my extreme satisfaction with the AS-EQ1 I can't imagine I'll be removing it from the equation. ARC can handle the rest (Just as Audyssey Pro did) of the channels. Regards Blade
AudioTrends Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 Cool. Some interest in an an Anthem afternoon. We're not wanting to make it a sales afternoon, just a meet and listening session. (but we can discuss GB!! ) Working on a date at the moment. Cheers!
dantan Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 AudioTrends said: We're not wanting to make it a sales afternoon, just a meet and listening session. (but we can discuss GB!! ) Please let the rest of us non-Victorians know if there's a Group Buy happening because there are a few of us interested in an Anthem D2v, too. Thanks mate. Dan.
milkafromdtv Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 dantan said: Please let the rest of us non-Victorians know if there's a Group Buy happening because there are a few of us interested in an Anthem D2v, too.Thanks mate. Dan. Too... many... group... buys... So we've got a Submersive GB, a potential Catalyst GB, a potential SVS AS-EQ1 GB, now a potential Anthem D2V GB. I know I should be thrilled to bits, given these are all items that are cemented on my shopping list, but there's just one slight problem. They're all happening too close together!!! If only it was January already. I'd be starting to get together the sort of cash necessary to play this game.
buddhamus Posted August 12, 2010 Posted August 12, 2010 milka said: Too... many... group... buys...So we've got a Submersive GB, a potential Catalyst GB, a potential SVS AS-EQ1 GB, now a potential Anthem D2V GB. I know I should be thrilled to bits, given these are all items that are cemented on my shopping list, but there's just one slight problem. They're all happening too close together!!! If only it was January already. I'd be starting to get together the sort of cash necessary to play this game. Yeah that's my problem too lol....these GB's are happening too close together. I wish I had a never ending source of cash lol...so I could just get whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted lol.
SimonNo10 Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 AUDIO TRENDS can you make some dummy posts so I can send you a pm. You need 5 posts before this function is enabled so go here and makes some posts: http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=67990 Thanks
AudioTrends Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 SimonNo10 said: AUDIO TRENDS can you make some dummy posts so I can send you a pm. You need 5 posts before this function is enabled so go here and makes some posts:http://www.dtvforum.info/index.php?showtopic=67990 Thanks Should be alright now. Fire away! Cheers!
AudioTrends Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 dantan said: Enough talking, guys.We want owner reviews! Does a review from me count?
GSpot Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 AudioTrends said: You guys are lucky to have one of these beasts in your own place! Such an awesome product. ARC = MASSIVE DIFFERENCE! It goes from awesome to totally extreme awesome! (Its got me kinda excited - even to the point that we had to join the forum to post in this thread!) Cheers! AudioTrends said: Does a review from me count? Not really, no.
dantan Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 AudioTrends said: Does a review from me count? Yes, of course, mate. And...?
cwt Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 AudioTrends said: Does a review from me count? Extra brownie points for a critical comparison with these brands ; NAD; Rotel;Arcam http://www.audiotrends.com.au/av_amplifiers.htm
BladeRnR Posted August 13, 2010 Author Posted August 13, 2010 cwt said: Extra brownie points for a critical comparison with these brands ; NAD; Rotel;Arcam http://www.audiotrends.com.au/av_amplifiers.htm Why? I'm already Critical of those brands! boom boom Blade
Yartle Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 I'd be very interested in hearing a D2v and Arcam AVR600 or AV888 comparison. I don't think it would be much competition for movies but it may be closer for music. Anthem is still top of my wish list though.
betty boop Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 Yartle said: I'd be very interested in hearing a D2v and Arcam AVR600 or AV888 comparison. I don't think it would be much competition for movies but it may be closer for music. Anthem is still top of my wish list though. If it's 2ch music your chasing do be sure to also check out some dedicated 2 ch gear, might be a lot cheaper. But understand that some might want one with the lot
BladeRnR Posted August 13, 2010 Author Posted August 13, 2010 Going out to see Jason with Lensman @ 10:00am and finally bring the Anthem D2V home. Actually the wait was a walk in the park compared to the Seaton speakers A day of Updating Firmware, ARC / Processor configuration await but hopefully we'll have some sound by tonight. I've wanted this unit since about 1997 so really looking forward to it. Blade
Cody Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 BladeRnR said: Going out to see Jason with Lensman @ 10:00am and finally bring the Anthem D2V home. Actually the wait was a walk in the park compared to the Seaton speakers BladeRnR said: A day of Updating Firmware, ARC / Processor configuration await but hopefully we'll have some sound by tonight. I've wanted this unit since about 1997 so really looking forward to it. Blade Exciting stuff! Enjoy mate, very envious!!
buddhamus Posted August 13, 2010 Posted August 13, 2010 BladeRnR said: Going out to see Jason with Lensman @ 10:00am and finally bring the Anthem D2V home. Actually the wait was a walk in the park compared to the Seaton speakers A day of Updating Firmware, ARC / Processor configuration await but hopefully we'll have some sound by tonight. I've wanted this unit since about 1997 so really looking forward to it. Blade Wow, very happy for you mate. I'm sure your gonna have a ball playing around with all the settings and listening to the difference in sound. Have fun and make sure you come back with a short user review..............by tonight lol!
BladeRnR Posted August 14, 2010 Author Posted August 14, 2010 (edited) Ok the Anthem D2V is home now Firstly a big thank-you to Jason V for organising the unit through BPP. Secondly a big thanks to Lensman for the assistance in picking it up... Out of the box impressions before I get to the Firmware etc: 1. Well packed in plastic foam 2. Weight about 12.5Kg's for the unit itself 3. Manual is well printed and has plastic back and front (And you don't have to bend pages - it's the small things) 4. Separate box for the ARC-1 gear (MIC, etc) 5. Accessories box contains 2 remotes (Wasn't expecting that - they look identical) and FM/AM Antenna. I'll get some photos when I've hooked it up but lots to do before I hear sound out if it. Regards Blade Edit - It looks like the remotes are identical so somebody checking something left an extra one in there and also....No ARC-1 Software CD which contains Microphone Serial/Unit Serial so can't calibrate for the moment. Edited August 14, 2010 by BladeRnR
AudioTrends Posted August 14, 2010 Posted August 14, 2010 cwt said: Extra brownie points for a critical comparison with these brands ; NAD; Rotel;Arcam http://www.audiotrends.com.au/av_amplifiers.htm Tough gig. I'll put some comparison in for sure. Yartle said: I'd be very interested in hearing a D2v and Arcam AVR600 or AV888 comparison. I don't think it would be much competition for movies but it may be closer for music. Anthem is still top of my wish list though. See previous post. Jason - It would be good to have you out to the GTG too. Cheers!
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