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Thread: Can a Rega MIra3 be used for satellite tv? |
    
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 19
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 02:04 pm: |
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Right now I have a HK AVR 445 that I use for music and satellite tv and I also have an xbox hooked up to it. My question is how can replace the HK with the Mira3 or does it have to be integrated with the HK? The rest of my components are Apollo cdp, Totem Sttaf speakers. I would love to upgrade to the Mira3 but only if I can make it all work. |
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Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3071
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 08:10 pm: |
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If you use the line outputs (RCAs), you can hook anything up to it. I don't own an XBox, and there are a ton of different satellite boxes out there, but I'd be very surprised if they didn't have audio RCA outputs. Look for RCAs that say Audio Out.
Other than a phono input, what the input label is called is meaningless. There's no difference between the CD, tuner, aux, etc inputs. Some may argue that one may sound better due to its circutry being closer to the power supply, but they're all the same in the end in your case.
Never, ever, ever hook anything other than a turntable up to a phono input. It'll ruin it. |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3072
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| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 08:10 pm: |
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Alternatively, if your TV has RCA audio outputs, you could use those instead. Those will send any audio from your TV (if you're watching DVDs, TV, or Video games). You won't have to change inputs on your Mira every time you change sources. Most TV's audio outs are independent of the TV's volume. When you turn the TV's volume down all the way, the volume coming out of your Sttafs shouldn't change.
That may not sound as good as hooking them up individually. It depends on the TV. My TV's audio out sounds worse than anything else, but it doesn't bother me too much. Its not really bad, but I can definitely tell the difference. I use the TV's outs out of convenience, and I only have 3 non-phono inputs on my integrated amp.
Excellent system, BTW. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 20
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 10:31 pm: |
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Thanks Stu. Yes the satellite box has RCA out's so that shouldn't be a problem. The xbox game console has an HD AV cable with two sets of RCA connectors on the end, one for video and one for audio. So I should be able to connect the video RCA's to the TV and the audio RCA's to the Mira3 right? |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 3075
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 10:58 pm: |
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"So I should be able to connect the video RCA's to the TV and the audio RCA's to the Mira3 right?"
Yes. You just won't get any sound from the TV when playing the XBox. The stereo will have to be on. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 21
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 11:05 pm: |
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That's exactly what I want. I never use the TV for audio. Thank you again. Now I guess I have to sell the HK and buy the Mira3. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 10999
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 06:23 am: |
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Now for an Apollo cdp and R5 speakers... |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 24
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 12:12 pm: |
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Nuck, I have an Apollo cdp and Totem Sttaf speakers. Bought the Sttaf's about two years ago and the Apollo last January. Can't wait to drive it all with the Mira3, should be very nice. |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 11008
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 01:19 pm: |
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Indeed, Steve.
Sorry for the last post, you are listening just fine, indeed!
The Sttaf's are so very capable, you wonder where all the depth comes from in a light cabinet.
Totem really do own the lightweight cab/performance ratio...but Rega comes close. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 25
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 02:36 pm: |
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Nuck, your right the Sttaf's have a ton of depth and beautiful clarity. I've mass loaded them with about 8lbs of silica sand in each, gives them some added weight and improvements in bass and detail. |
Silver Member Username: Kevincorr
Fairbanks,
Alaska
Usa
Post Number: 620
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 02:59 am: |
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I have my tv, cable box and dvd player, and fm tuner connected to my Mira3 integrated amp w/Apollo cdp and it sounds very nice. I would like to get a better dvd player but I don't use the video part so much so it doesn't matter. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 27
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 03:19 am: |
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Kevin, what speakers are you using? |
Silver Member Username: Kevincorr
Fairbanks,
Alaska
Usa
Post Number: 622
Registered: Jul-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 05:05 am: |
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Quad 11L, because I was on a budget. I like their sound fine.... but sort of wish I would have waited a little and gone with a fuller, or more bass full speaker. I bought a Velo sub on AudiogoN but got burned for $700, and never did get one.
I have 3 speaker pair here, all about the same quality level. See the profile for the other kit. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 28
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 04:30 pm: |
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Update: Just spoke with the relatively local dealer who can order Rega. I was told they would order it for me but have none to audition. Would of like to have listened to it with my system before I order it. |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 2027
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 06:35 pm: |
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Just make sure they have a return policy where you can return the product within a certain amount of time, so you can fully audition it at your house. This is the best way to see if you like it anyway.
Mira3/Apollo/Totem. Sounds like a beautiful combo Steve. Sounds like Arts Combo actually. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 3279
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 01:46 pm: |
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It's a very effective combo which works well thanks to the Sttafs' easy-going impedance curve. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 33
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 03:06 pm: |
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Nick your right, when I'm ready I'll just buy them and put them through a proper audition.
Frank, thanks I'm sure I will be impressed. I am using Monster reference series speaker cable right now, would the Totem Sinew speaker cable be a better choice? I remember you told me once that Chord Cobra 3 was a good choice as well. Your thoughts. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 44
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 12:58 pm: |
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Just wanted to give you an update, the Mira 3 has been ordered. Only problem is no return policy because it is a special order,as they do not stock Rega gear. I'm not too worried though, because of all I have read here and how happy I am with my Apollo, I'm sure I will love it. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 3287
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 02:29 pm: |
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Sinew is a pretty good cable which the Totem/Rega distributor uses to good effect. I prefer Chord interconnects with Naim NACA5 cable. The Cobra3 interconnect is very good value for money and then the next really big jump is the Chorus2 which uses their newer microwave cable technology.
I've never heard Monster (and from what I've heard I've not missed anything).
Art prefers the vdh cables such as CS122 speaker cable and I forget which interconnects. Art? |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 46
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 05:49 pm: |
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Thanks Frank. If things don't work out well with the BJC cables and interconnects I will look at the Chord or VDH cables and IC's. Right now my wife and I are really excited about the Mira 3 we ordered today. Is there a break in period with the Mira 3? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 7954
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 06:34 pm: |
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"The Well" is the vdH interconnect that I like. I tried the Chord and wasn't as enamored. I do like them especially the Chorus and the Rumour 4 and above speaker cable. In the end thoughI traded in the Chord for the vdH. Another good match may be the vdH interconnects with Chord Rumour 4. I haven't tried the Naim NACA5 with my Rega/Totem setup. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 47
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 07:14 pm: |
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Thanks Art. I will give my impressions of the BJC IC's and speaker cables when they arrive, should be about the same time as the Mira 3 I hope. Art, did your Mira 3 require a break in period at all? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 7955
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 09:48 pm: |
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Yeah it did Steve. It sounded pretty good out of the box however it was a bit grainy and congested, and I mean just a bit. I'm not sure how long it took but it wasn't long before it improved...probably a noticeable difference in 25-30 hrs and all broke in within a 100. As with alot of gear there is improvement for quite awhile.
It sounds better warmed up for a couple of hours...I leave mine on all of the time. Even though it sounds better warm the difference isn't as night and day as say my Creek. |
Gold Member Username: Frank_abela
Berkshire
UK
Post Number: 3294
Registered: Sep-04
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 11:25 am: |
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I'd second Art's view. The Mira sounds a little coarse, tight and grainy while running in. Break in takes between 48 and 100 hours. 48 hours in and you're getting there. |
Bronze Member Username: Smwick
B.C
Canada
Post Number: 48
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 06:23 pm: |
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Thanks. I'm really looking forward to the Mira 3. |
