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Sony 808ES Integrated
I picked up an STR-DA1000ES receiver (demo) for $300 bucks just to get a taste of Dolby-digital 5.1 surround.This little pecker sounds GREAT when decoding DVD soundtracks! It also sounds mighty good at CDs used in the "2 channel direct" mode.I nev... 
The XA9000ES's are hitting the Classifieds Rapidly
Probably dumping before HD-DVD/Blu-Ray players come out with similar features. 
Looking for headphones, any suggestions?
Be sure to have your hearing tested before habitual headphone use.I don't use headphones 'cuz I always get carried away and turn them up too loud.I always (real or imagined) seem to have diminished hearing after using 'phones.As I'm going to need ... 
What to make of my system?
Your Theta Pro Basic-II should not be underestimated.This unit was part of a system which provided sound to make time stop (in dweller's world).I've had only a handful of these moments in my 16 year audio career.My point is, a great piece of audio... 
Out of curiosity, where does everyone live?
Baffled: Would that former Mayor be Marion "Puffy" Barry?I wonder what he's been smoking... 
Playing dual layer SACD/CD disc on Sony DVP9000 ES
I performed the procedure (Big THANKS! to Sfstereo & Ncarv) and my 9000ES is humming along again.While I performed the alignment procedure first, what MAY have done the trick (I see it didn't work for some others) is starting at option-2 "driv... 
Audio Debt?
"Never!", "Hell no!", "morons!"You guys ever heard of "Passion"? 
Out of curiosity, where does everyone live?
Currently dwelling in Las Vegas, NV.Automobile accident capital of the U.S.A.! 
Should manufacturers lease speakers?
I think this is a grand idea!Unfortunately, leases are based on the depreciation value VS residual value. That is, a $10,000 pair of speakers leased for say three years will have a residual price (what the lessor can sell it for when you return it... 
One year anniversary -what have I learned?
"That passion for music does not correlate with pocketbook, but wisely spent money"I couldn't agree more.I've owned some (for the average Joe) expensive equipment (ARC, Classe, Mark Levinson, Audio Artistry, etc.).I enjoyed this stuff, to be sure.... 
Have I forgotten what music sounds like?
"and (I) always using the same couple of pieces of music."I'd try listening (to this music) thru headphones for the mysterious "thrumming".A friend of mine played a first-generation master tape of organ music on my system. I heard, unfortunately, ... 
Wiremold ''NAIM'' powerstrip prices what's this???
A high-end retailer ripping off a customer? I'm shocked! 
Biggest Subwoofer Ever Made
How about the one in "Back to the Future"?The one that thru Marty across the room? 
Just bought a 55" plasma...
Great news Dawg! 
Just bought a 55" plasma...
Hello,I saw an ad in a 'Vegas paper on Thursday.The ad was for a factory rep demo of the new Toshiba HD-DVD player (pre-order at $499.00 -yipee).These appear to be right around the corner.If your new plasma doesn't do at least 1080i and have HDMI ...