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Denon 4310 or Pioneer sc-25/27 AV??
The pioneer receiver's has more power and the THX certification, i would have such a nice receiver like it. 
Denon 4310 or Integra 9.9
The integra 9.9 does NOT have an amplifier section, so if you want to buy it..you will have to spend more money after you get it. (for getting an external amp) 
Rack/component fans?
Beside coolerguys, i found another site with good deals on cabinet fans for your A/V system. http://www.windywilly.com/index.html 
matching center channel to mains/rears
The most important speakers to match are the 3 on the front. In order to be matched correctly, the drivers should have the same size and made of same materials. 
NAD T785 HD Receiver and HT questions
The connectivity will be better with the Pioneer Elite, but in regards to the amplifier section, it is more robust and capable in regards to the NAD. 
Best Blu-ray/DVD player for under $800?
The Oppo BDP-S83 supports Profile 2.0 or BD-Live, thanks to the built-in Ethernet connection, It allows upsampling of DVDs in order to view the best possible quality through its HDMI output. 
Recommend a preamp for Denon Dl 160
The creek should work with this preamp, the Creek OBH-18 MM..is a great upgrade on your sound system. 
Is sooloos worth the money?
I think, they always boost the sound quality, and the interface is pretty esy to use. I have multiple drives networked across multiple homes. 
Is Hi-fi getting more expensive?
Usually the expensive hifi you get, the better sound quality..most people never get satisfied with sound and they spend thousands of bucks on that. 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
I have gone to many on the last years, bon jovi and nightwish concerts were great..i know different genres but they still awesome. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I got the Altec Lansing ATP3s, they have been with me for almost five years now. They are pretty good. 
How do you chose speakers based on room size?
I always said that the more the room acoustics become a challenge. You have to try a listening triangle in that room as a starting point and choose your speaker type. 
Older Altec horn speakers
I always had positive oppinions about altec speakers, i owned different models of them and they are awesome. Check here:http://audiokarma.org/forums/showthread.php?t=20516 
DIY Passive Pre & Burson Buffer 160
Continuing from my last post here.I was planning to integrate my passive pre into the audio buffer http://www.bursonaudio.com/burson_buffer_160.htm and turning it into a low gain preamp that drives my power amp better yet retains the transparent s... 
CD players - Luxman vs. Esoteric?
Come on, this is a no brainer. 20 years ago? Luxman... Today? Esoteric X-05 CD for sure.