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Any news about new DD/DTS upgrade on HDDVD?
"Any way, I don't have an hdmi audio option , but managed to get DD+ via analog 5.1, and it does sound much better than regular DD/DTS,although its also a bit down on db" (Ears)Ears, describe "much better" please! How so? Sounds to me like it's th... 
HELP I need Speaker Recommendation? w/set up
"don't discount hanging them on the wall. They may Actually sound better!" (Rockadanny)Unfortunaty, the wall is where all the bass modes come together in an acoustic space, thus reinforcing the bass modes in a room, for that peaky, boomy, one-note... 
Is M&K going out of business?
I've always been a solid supporter of M&K product, as a salesperson and installer over the years. They produce some superb VERY dependable product, that's virtually bullet-proof, sounds good and does what it's supposed to do...and very well I ... 
When is the best time to buy equipment??
The absolute best time to buy equipment is when you don't REALLY HAVE TO HAVE IT AT THAT MOMENT, but you come across that screamin' deal nonetheless, and you buy! 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
What!?! Audoiophiles have money left to afford a vehichle?!!! I really don't see how you can squander(?) your money on a vehichle, which certainly takes away from the upgrading of your audio system! There is always the bus/train you know...(lol)Ye... 
What subwoofer to choose for 2 ch and HT combined
need more info on the room and setup.... 
Any news about new DD/DTS upgrade on HDDVD?
WHAT A BUNCH OF BONE HEADS!!!!!!!....lol. Amazing. Gread and more gread seems to be one of the root cause to a lot of this. Whaaaaaaaaaaaaatever. Yeah, I don't doubt you'll see the new players lag in sales greatly for the next couple of years. 
Is This Sub Powerful Enough For This Room?
Yeah, what Audiooracle said... 
Lexicon vs Meridian
Yeah, good choice Michaeljbrown! I've owned a few of the Act 3's..superb. Actually, if you're ready for an upgrade, I personally have the "factory upgraded" ACT 3 I need to sell, with 8ch pass, direct-in's/bypass for all analog inputs(for total pu... 
Tube Home Theater PreAmp?
For the record, Sugarbies answer is probably your best solution! I've used that many times, it's the best solution for 2 channel and HT, with no compromises that way, yes.Jeffreybehr, in response to your questions, it's not just a matter of whethe... 
Lexicon vs Meridian
Yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah...the Meridian sounds muy mas finer to my earzes anyway 
Any news about new DD/DTS upgrade on HDDVD?
Yeah...no. Problem there is that processing the DD/DTS "internally" in a DVD player NEVER sounds as good! Always has sounded flater, more 2 dimmensional, and less refined. Probably has to do with the quality of processors, the analog output stage/... 
Speakers Before Merlin TSM-MM
I think they're an excellent speaker, if a bit shy of resolve and razor sharp refinement of the VSM 
Tubes for HT?
I think worrying about wearing tubes our prematurely on movie soundtracks is all in your people's heads!!! "Sudden loud noises" and "booming dialog"!??? PLLLLLLLLLLLLEASE!!!Zero issue!...ZERO!! I've been around audio biz for many many years, and t... 
Cheap HT and, forgive me, Bose
My recommendation for the best small satalite choice is the Infinity TSS750 satalite, also the matching center. These are far higher fidelity, better built (aluminum case), and are used in the shows for small systems.