Hi Marsh:
GREAT SYSTEM!!!!! I like the speakers. No, correction, I "LOVE" those speakers. If I am to put together a "nearly cost no object" system at any point in my life, it will be based around those "VERY" speakers. I am not sure about the compatibility issue concerning the RCA HDTV Direct TV Receiver being used with your Pioneer Elite RPTV, so I am not going to comment on that issue. As for a DVD Player, while in the case of your system, I would go for a "high-end" DVD Player with "progressive scan" capability. And you seem to make such a choice with your choice of the Classe DVD/CD Player. But may I at least ask that you look at the Pioneer Elite DV-38A also. The Pioneer Elite DV-38A is a gorgeous looking player with the patented shiny "urushi" finish with the rosewood side panels. This player has a wealth of cutting edge technology concealed right inside of its chassis, and it also is capable of DVD Audio playback capability, should you desire this capability in the future. And it will be "PROBABLY" priced lower than the Classe DVD/CD Player that you are considering. I'm not saying abandon the idea of getting the Classe player. I'm just offering another suggestion for you to consider in addition to the Classe. The Meridian and Theta units that you are considering are also great alternatives, and I think you should keep them on your shortlist as well.
But now, as for your stands, let me just say that when you spend the type of money that you are going to spend to acquire first class equipment, then I feel that first class equipment deserves a first class home. And for "THAT" home for your "high-end" home theater system, may I suggest Salamander. Salamander makes high quality stands and storage systems that will show off your system VERY well. And they can be expanded if your system should grow in the future.
Good luck, and enjoy that system of yours. Again, it's quite a system.
--Charles--
GREAT SYSTEM!!!!! I like the speakers. No, correction, I "LOVE" those speakers. If I am to put together a "nearly cost no object" system at any point in my life, it will be based around those "VERY" speakers. I am not sure about the compatibility issue concerning the RCA HDTV Direct TV Receiver being used with your Pioneer Elite RPTV, so I am not going to comment on that issue. As for a DVD Player, while in the case of your system, I would go for a "high-end" DVD Player with "progressive scan" capability. And you seem to make such a choice with your choice of the Classe DVD/CD Player. But may I at least ask that you look at the Pioneer Elite DV-38A also. The Pioneer Elite DV-38A is a gorgeous looking player with the patented shiny "urushi" finish with the rosewood side panels. This player has a wealth of cutting edge technology concealed right inside of its chassis, and it also is capable of DVD Audio playback capability, should you desire this capability in the future. And it will be "PROBABLY" priced lower than the Classe DVD/CD Player that you are considering. I'm not saying abandon the idea of getting the Classe player. I'm just offering another suggestion for you to consider in addition to the Classe. The Meridian and Theta units that you are considering are also great alternatives, and I think you should keep them on your shortlist as well.
But now, as for your stands, let me just say that when you spend the type of money that you are going to spend to acquire first class equipment, then I feel that first class equipment deserves a first class home. And for "THAT" home for your "high-end" home theater system, may I suggest Salamander. Salamander makes high quality stands and storage systems that will show off your system VERY well. And they can be expanded if your system should grow in the future.
Good luck, and enjoy that system of yours. Again, it's quite a system.
--Charles--