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Quads - Just a couple of questions
2 other great amps would be the older Julius Futterman OTL 1 amps and the David Berning 2101 modified with Teflon caps.Thanks,Duane 
Do I need Pro Logic IIx?
Hello again,I have to disagree with Cdwallace and Bruce because the only time 7.1 is clearly better are for other reasons.1. 7.1 can only better 5.1 as long as quality is not cut to pay for 7.1.2. 7.1 only images better if the speakers chosen for ... 
Do I need Pro Logic IIx?
Hello again,It would be cost effective to use the Marantz as the pre-amp but don't worry about the extra channels.If you can sell the Marantz, the first real jump in performance with the B & K amps and B & W speakers would be an Arcam. The... 
Do I need Pro Logic IIx?
Hello,You don't need Pro Logic IIx but keep in mind that there are a lot more important issues. The most important thing is matching the right components together. certain pre-amps work better with certain amps and that changes with what else is i... 
Quads - Just a couple of questions
Hello,I agree with Gregadd but would add that the Quads love OTL amps.Duane 
Anyone listen to the Bel Canto e.One S300i amp???
Hello Coffeey,I do like the Rotel digital amp. I think it sounds better than any of the other Rotal amps and it was a shocker because I didn't like any other digital amps before this one. I have never heard Bel Canto in my system but I have heard ... 
Denon S301
Hello,For a theater in a box it isn't bad. Blows away anything Bose has. Also, it is reliable.He may have more options of quality if he wants to get a good custom company over to look at fishing wires and cutting in good in wall speakers from Para... 
DUAL OR SINGLE SPEAKER CABLES FOR DUAL SUBS?
Hello,It won't make much difference based on the following issues. Excuse me if my statements are judgmental but I have to make them in order to give you reasons why it may not be worth it.1. At least 1 sub if not both should be in the front of th... 
Anyone listen to the Bel Canto e.One S300i amp???
Hello,Every Bel Canto product is very bright and digital sounding. You have gotten away with it so far because the Monitor Audio speakers are warm and smooth plus you have Transparent cables that are rolled off in the top end. Of you get the amp i... 
Help with my Pro-Ject Tonearm.
Call Sumiko, they are very helpful and nice to work with. 
phono cartridge for new,old system
Benze 20E II or Grado red. 
Has anyone heard the CEC TL-50XZ
CEC is very good and would be smooth and rich. There may be a couple of other good ones but there are far more worse ones.Look at Arcam, Ayre, and maybe a Great Northern Sound modified Wadia but that would be a little brighter. 
MP3, WAV,AAC,Audible,AIFF,Apple Lossless
I can't help you with a total list but WAV is not compressed and lossless would be next. 
Review: Intuitive Design/Pitcher Sound Labs Summit PSL 624 Speaker
With Mdhoover's ability to write in great detail and length and intertwining product review with legal disclaimers would make him very qualified to write for Stereophile if it wasn't for the fact that Mdhoover insists on telling the truth. 
Should Rotel be ok to drive Totem Forrest?
Hello again,The 8200 is awesome and is better than any separates I have heard in the same price range when you compare new retail to new retail.As for tubes, pre-amps are easier because you don't have to bias them and they usually last at least 3 ...