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SACD, DVD-A specialty review site: a good idea?
This an idea whose time has come. If you don't do it then someone else will. go for it and good luck 
Best A/V Receiver Under 700
Go to u bid and buy a $1200 plus receiver which will be in your price range it beats paying 700 for a 700 receiver. I doubt if the Outlaw will beat the NAD for sound so you need to step up to something wtih a higher MSRP so buying used or getting ... 
Aerial vs B&W vs Dynaudio vs Silverline
I replaced my Dynaudios which sounded great but need a lot of SS power with Silverlines and which are more refined and easier to drive. 
Speakers for creek 4330
I use Totem Arros with mine-they are slim floor standers which can palced near the wall and take up very little space and sound great. 
Cary in bed with Stereophile?????
Cary does'nt need to get in bed with anybody as their reputation speaks for itself. Sphile on the other hand is like any other magazine-willing to go to bed with any body, any time, any where-just don't call them whores as it tend to ruffle their ... 
DVD A Sacd or Stay put for a while
Get a Sony SACD changer and you won't regret it. They are excellent red book players as well. Its looking more and more like SACD is not only here to stay but is the prefered choice among audiphiles. Check out the hi-rez forums at Audio Asylum whe... 
Interconnect for Rega Planet
Nordost Blue Heaven and Red Dawn have worked well on my planet. Both are deatailed and quick-speak with The Used Cable Co for recs and perhaps check out various cables to try in your system. 
B W DM7- Where can I find replacement woofers?
You probably will have to get them re-coned, I tried to buy replacemnt tweeters and grills for DM 7 mk2 last year and was told by the mftr that no replacemnet parts were still available. Good luck 
Internet purchase of Big-Screen TV
If you are hoping for a better price on the net then you better factor in the shipping costs-After comparing prices on the net for a 32 tv my total costs were cheaper buying locally after factoring in shipping costs. 
Sony SACD 333ES break in period
Just bought one a week ago and it sounded good out of the box. Ran it continually for 24 hours and it sounded even better and now after about 60 hours I have not noticed much change. Overall I am very happy with unit would recommend that if anyone... 
Dont Ship UPS, Marantz tuner DOA
While occasional shipping damage may happen it is their attitude and refusal to pay legitimate claims that makes UPS a poster boy for bad business practices. 
My New Creek 4330...
Mine pops also with Totem Arros-anyone out there with an electrical engineering background who can expalin this? 
Best audio racks
Check out Billy Bags website. I just bought a standard B B rack-filled it with sand and it works great.If you got the spare change B B will build a custom rack to your specs in a variety of designs and materials. 
UPS or should I Say Oooops
I have had to wage a long and protracted battle to get a claim paid for speakers shipped in original boxes. They are in the business of selling insurance and will try to wear you out if you file a claim. There are a lot of horror stories about UPS... 
Treating speaker cones
I use Maguires tire dressing on my speakers-keeps the butyl from drying out and for speakers sans grills it adds a nice shine.