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McIntosh MX120 vs a new Rotel with 3D
LeDell,If you want the McIntosh, and focused on two-channel sound this might be the piece that allows you entry into the McIntosh world. What you need to get is a blu-ray player with 7.1 channel analog output for those latest format. for 3D, you c... 
is an RCA "pre out" same as "audio line out"?
There are some Factory Refurbished receiver at accessories4less.com : Denon 3312, 4310(no 3d) and Marntz 6006 all within your price range. I suggest you download a owner manual like this one, and read how a modern receiver setup, page 21 is what y... 
Recommendations for upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1
Gallo is good suggestion. personally I don't like in-wall, hard to re-locate. 
Recommendations for upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1
Vicdamone,Please read my first post: smaller speakers will work better in your room ( OP's room 9'x12'x7'H )16'x16' vs 9'x12'Triangle Comets vs Duntech PCL400 Black Knights 
Recommendations for upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1
your weakest link is your room, if you want a 7.1 setup, you need to move it to a much bigger room. 
Recommendations for upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1
I think smaller speakers will work better in your room, and 5.1 should be good enough. 
Older Def tech Powerfield subs...
Powerfield 1500 sub, sealed.Powerfield 15TL sub, Slotted port.TL = Transmission Line. 
Pendragon center channel
Do you like this one? 
What Difference Will A 4k Capable DVD Player Make?
Mitch, try a 1080p projector, it will do a better job on your 220" screen. 
Floorstanders for small room 10x10ft
Why has to be floorstanders if monitors on stands will perform better in a small room? I believe the Revel M20 can go down to 30Hz without any help with a sub-woofer in a small room. 
4 ohm Load for Denon AVR-3600 Receiver?
Check this out:AVR3600 ManualORhttp://audio.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/denon/avr3600.html?idRes=4065317 
Budget Tube Integrated? + Tube related questions
Milesandcoltrane,In a small room, one thing to consider: Tube Amp = HEAT!Are you in Singapore? 
Best legacy preamp-amp combo for $1000, is what?
Nakamichi CA5 with PA5 or PA7. 
First foray into separate 2-channel amp, 200wpc
Mtrot,If you want to experiment if the 9is will benefit with more power than 130w, you can assign two more channel from the rxv1800 to bi-amp the 9is.To answer your questions:1. a higher quality separate amp will improves sound,2. fill with lead s... 
First foray into separate 2-channel amp, 200wpc
I'm with Loomisjohnson, the 9i is a very good speaker and also a easy load, it doesn't need a lot of power to make it sing, a good quality power amp like the parasound A23 @125W/8ohm will do. You also can fill the 9i with 20lbs+ lead shot to impro...