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Didn't They Learn Their Lesson With DIVX
I'm OK with it. As long as 'new' DVDs are clearly marked & are clearly distiguishable from 'permanant' DVDs, 'new' DVDs & 'permanent' DVDs can be played on current equipment, the prices of "permanant' DVDs don't go up without reason.I four... 
Help me choose - KEF Reference 200 or XQ Series?
I believe you're getting cart before horse. Wait until you get room & then try out demos. When installing, remember, location…location…location & take your time to choose. You will have to listen to a mistake too, unless you've beaucoup bu... 
Compact Equipment
You might check Parasound. They make or made some "small" equipment. 
i2 Digital X-60, digital cable
The Audio Alchemy DST cable I used was an active device, requiring additional AC outlet. I didn't notice difference, but I had device going into DTIv2.0 (anti-jitter) then to DDEv1.1 (DAC). Just put additional BNC-RCA (or RCA-BNC) connector in lin... 
Music Hall vrs. AhTojeb both modified for M&K 750s
Consider a Jolida JD 100. I've seen on Audiogon for about $750. 
Want More Bass
Try moving your speakers closer to front wall. I think the reason tube amps don't work well with modern speakers is because of smaller enclosures which, for the most part, produce "less" bass. People didn't want two BIG speakers, and I do mean BIG... 
Is the Mcintosh MVP is a good player for the $3500
Bad picture quality comareed to what? And whose idea of bad are we using to compare? 
Cement to fill speaker stands?
If you use cement, make sure not to get some using a fine powder. You think sand will make a mess……… Also, try not to get lime base. Sounds more expensive than sand. However, if you own a company making cement or know where you can get for cheap &... 
HDTV and In Ground Cable - Does this work?
Your should be concerned if cable from "Sat dish" is able to pass HDTV signals. 
bmw rock solids opinion
I use mine with computer and 30 wpc amplifier. Sound great as nearfield monitor but is little bass shy. By the way, bmw (Bavarian Motor Works) makes motorcyles & cars, not speakers. You means B&W (Bowers & Wilkens). 
Q: Tube CD player with DAC...
Only if DAC uses tubes. 
Can I leave my Tuner on 24/7?
Yes, but listen to tuner turned on/off. Digital tuners have a nasty habit of throwing EMI/RFI onto the power line. If you hear degraded performance of other sources, chances are…… If you want to leave on 24/7, you may decide to invest in a audio s... 
Who makes a Stereo listening chair
Check out http://www.elixa.com/mental/alphachair.htmYou also should try 'stereo & chair' at Google search engine. 
Hissing sound from right speaker
Think you need troubleshooting flow chart. It will help to narrow down to piece of equipment where problem lies. Had a similar problem recently. Muting pre-amp seemed to elimiate problem, but with use of http://www.avahifi.com/trblsht.htm I found ... 
thoghts about isolation.
For good article on vibration isolation, seehttp://www.stereophile.com/showarchives.cgi?52Heavy reading, but will make you think. Article probably has some things you've never thought of & weren't really interested in. Article appeared in Nove...