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Is the Dynavector DV 10x5 as good as they Say?
Yes it probably is. Lived with 20XH for a while. (obligatory got it from hong kong). Good clarity, dynamics, and tracking like someone already mentioned. I couldn't audition one locally, and I live in a metropolitan area! In fact I can't really au... 
TV's... what does the typical audiophile have?
No TV, but a front projector. Got an Optoma H30 DLP front projector about two months ago. I sold my TV back in January to buy a pair of speakers. I don't miss it one bit. (obligatory Onion link ) I fire up the PJ once or twice a week to watch a DV... 
Am I really smart or really stupid?
It's not that simple. Granted it *should* be that simple to just make a phono stage. You know some RIAA eq and some gain. But in reality it doesn't seem to pan out that way. Just look at the available phono stages and full fuction preamps. It seem... 
Building from scratch... why not go 6.1 or 7.1?
Tempted to buy used for sound quality. maybe someone can buy a quality 5.1 pre/pro for the price of a mediocre 7.1 one? Or maybe not. Then get two more channels of speakers and amps along with a replacement 7.1 pre/pro when you have the $$$ to upg... 
Good Quality Distilled Water???
RRL fluids, IMO. 
DVI output of a cheap DVD player always same ??
No. search the avsforum.com forums. 
return of the king
Not me, I still buy LDs. 
What 2 Channel Receiver would be a good choice?
The Krell KAV 300i is the same thing as a 300r, just minus the tuner section. You find a ton current and former 300i owners. 
Best Subwoofer for $500?
DIY, or if you must the 12inch Dayton "Titanic" kit from parts express. 
What 2 Channel Receiver would be a good choice?
Ditto Krell KAV-300R 
What's good used 5.1pre/pro for $1500 or less
I would look at EAD or Krell. 
Eichmann bullet plugs on Valhalla interconnects
Can buy bulk valhalla cable? I'vealways wondered that. 
Shipping Maggies
They ship just fine with the original boxes. just make sure you or the seller insures them for the new replacement price. That way either you or he will get a new pair of speakers out of the deal. Someone on the audio asylum made some wooden crate... 
My first real hi-end audio system Please advise
Forget the 5.1 system. Keep the Mac amps. Please for the love of God! Don't dump the Mac amps. 2.1 is fine for movies. Just get a monster sub. HERE US KNOW AND BELIEVE US LATER!!! 
return of the king
Hassel, that is the theatrical version, not the extended edition. From what I've read on the 'Net, I keep remembering Nov 2004 for the Extended edition of Return of the King. It's supposed to add the missing Christopher Lee footage, and may clock ...