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Help with upgrade from Marantz 6011
Thanks all for the help!  Really appreciate the comments. 
Help with upgrade from Marantz 6011
Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it.What do you think of adding two 5 channel amps?  I found on CL near me someone selling 2 Rotel RMB-1085s for $900 for the pair.  I can use the Marantz as a processor and then the Rotels to power my setu... 
Help with upgrade from Marantz 6011
Never listen to multichannel music.  That's all 2 channel. 
Help with upgrade from Marantz 6011
Interesting - So I guess the suggestion is separates? 
BD Player Oppo and UpConversion
Thank you for the responses.To clarify my question - will there be a difference in picture quality using the Oppo vs. the less expensive blu-ray player and letting my Integra receiver upgrade the picture?thanks again 
Center Channel with Revel M22s
Guys thanks - I hadn't thought of using the M22 as a center channel. Duh!The reason I was asking about C12 was due to it being a lower price option.Any comment on doing this? 
Anthem AVM/20 upgrade to Integra or Marantz??
IntermetminI have been following this thread with interest since I have the exact same setup as you in terms of speakers and equipment. We currently have an Integra 7.9 reciever but have been considering upgrading.Curious to hear where you are in ... 
BluRay Player Recommendation
Thanks for the help - I decided to go with the Oppo. I liked that I could connect it directly to the TV for video and bypass any processing by the reciever.The picture is outstanding. 
BluRay Player Recommendation
I assume with any of these you should turn the video processing off on the receiver, right? I was looking through the owners manual of my Integra and found you can set the resolution to Auto, 1080p, 1080i, etc or through.Comments?thanksCurt 
Question on Video Resolution on Pioneer Plasma
Thank you for the detailed response. I am going to try an experiment in a couple of days. I have the Pioneer TV with an Oppo BDP-83 downstairs and a new Panasonic 42" G25 I am going to bring the Panasonic downstairs one day and try a side by side ... 
DVD or Blu Ray Player Recommendation
The Oppo is absolutely great. Very easy to setup, fast response times, very good picture and good sound quality.I am very pleased. 
DVD or Blu Ray Player Recommendation
Bob,Thanks for the help and advice.I decided to buy an Oppo BDP-83. 
Information on Emotiva
Does this mean that you guys recommend the products?Thanks 
Good Bookshelf Speakers B & W, Dynaudio, Paradigm
Well I finally decided and went with Revel M22s. I listed to the B & W CM7, CM5, Dynaudio and Paradigm. The Revels are really good speakers have a very neutral sound and great vocals.At the same time I have upgraded to an Arcam AVR 350 receive... 
Is Audyssey worth it?
Ok - I get the message so far - Next question this is there a recommendation from the group on which reciever to buy - Integra, Marantz or Denon?I know I am not a fan of Denon in general.