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Samsung PN64D7000 VS. Panasonic TC-P65VT30
I can second the AVS forum for the skinny on the two tvs. D-Nice has some excellent info on set up and performing a good burn in of a new plasma. Item 4)I can comment: Off axis viewing with plasma tvs is not a real issue. LCD tvs are the ones with... 
best used Pre/Pro for $1000
Those are 3 nice options. Do you need HDMI inputs and outputs? 1.3 / 1.4?What sources will you need to run through it? Phono/BluRay/HTPC/etc...Have you looked at the Marantz AV7005??What are your priorities? Video upscale/ audio quality? 
video processing and 3D
The Oppo 93 and 95 have dual hdmi out puts. You can run one to your processor and one to your TV or projector. In this configuration you lose the video capabilities of your Anthem related to blu ray. The perks are that you don't have to buy a new ... 
need a new pre/pro for less than 5K Any advice?
CES starts today, how patient can you be on replacing the B&K? 
Blu-Ray, SACD & NetFlix player?
Another Oppo recommendation from me. They offer great customer support, timely firmware updates (essential for blu-ray media), good video and audio quality. I have been using the previous model 83 for over a year and have been very satisfied. 
Fried speaker comparison
I have a pair of Q/3's now that have been in constant service for since 1988. I had the woofers re foamed and they sound like new to my old ears. I used to sell Fried's for a living and grew to really love the sound they reproduce. I agree with th... 
Any Fried A/6 Owners?
I own a few sets of Fried's right now: Q3 in service with my mom for >20 years and his SM subs. I built a pair of C3/L's many moons ago and upgraded the caps, wire and solder to good effect. I even took them to Bud's house and lined them up nex... 
Flat Screen Recommendations: 50 to 60 inch
I vote for the Panasonic G25. My 42 has done very, very well for the last year. The THX mode allows for plug and play excellent viewing.