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Component video cable
Seriouly take a look at Lat Internatinal, latinternational.com. I have tried quite a few brands and this one has represented the best buy by far. The build quality alone will convince you. 
Monster HTS5000 Advice
That was good! I have not purchased a PS audio powerplant because of the heat and extra power consumption. There has to be a better way. I would love a product that does everything that the Monster does but I need on that can handle a least a 20 a... 
Best Pre-amp processor
Said it before and I say it again, lol, Cal Audio Labs SSP-2500. I sold my Avp and purchased this unit. A different sound from the Avp. Very clean sounding and more detailed. Combined with the separate video switcher it will switch component hdtv ... 
Surrounds - Bipole, Dipole, or Direct
Been in your spot. My processor does music surround very well which sounds a lot better with a direct radiator. Also with Dolby pro-logic II taking hold and offering discrete channels when decoding old dolby prologic rear channels, I think dipolar... 
PSB speakers? Anyone have any opinions?
Have you ever seen a bad review of one? Try 2 pairs of Stratus mini speakers with a C-5i center and a good sub. MIND BLOWING!! 
Anything better than Proceed?
The Cal Audio Labs SSP-2500 is considerably better than the Proceed AVP being much more advanced with newer chips and faster processing as well as superior sonics. I sold my Avp and purchased one. You will not have video switching but the Avp does... 
best 5 channel amp for home theater
Stereophile Guide to Hometheater rates the Aragon 8008X3 as a class AAA amp. They now make a five channel version for 4000. The Bryston 9B st is rated class A in Stereophile. About half the power of the Aragon but I am sure they are very close in ... 
best amp for Martin logan sl-3
Aragon 8008 will drive those speakers like few amps can and for 2000.00. 
Absolute Best DVD Player?
California Audio Labs 2500 is probabely the best player made. It is 2500.00 and build completely in California. Most dvd players use a Pioneer or Panasonic platform to start off. This player exceeds what is capable based upon those platforms. Chec... 
New Cassablanca II
Try posting in the Hometheater section. You will get a greater response. 
New Sade Album
Going to purchase it on SACD. Can't wait! 
Best amp match for Paradigm Studio 100s
The best deal you can make would be to purchase an Aragon 8002 which produces 250 watts into 4 ohms. You are probabely famililar with the larger Aragon 8008. You can find these amps used for around 800.00. They are built like tanks and actually so... 
New Cassablanca II
Theta makes excellent processors. They don't really process signals at 24/96 though as Theta uses 20 bit dacs and not 24 bit ones. Yeah I know, there is no such thing as a true 24 bit dac, but there are dacs capable of better than 20 bit resolutio... 
Advice on LAT International Cables
I use all Lat stuff. I have the IC-200 mark II for interconnects, the SS-1000-D speaker cables, s-video cables, DI-20 digital cables, optical digital cable, and Lat power cords. I have tried Dh labs which are just as good as the Lat but not nearly... 
dlp projectors
I still do not like the picture quality of dlp projectors. Rear projection tv, as much as I hate the 300 pound sets, are still a lot better. If you major concern is a larger picture and you are happy with the quality of single chip dlp projectors,...