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Is this the biggest HT system ever?
I didn't look at any of the pictures but I did visit in person. There are very many, very neatly arranged cables.Kal 
Next step after B&W 802D
I agree with Bar81. Define what you think you are lacking and, also, question whether the issues are not related to room acoustics. Along with speaker choice, that is the most critical and significant element. All else pales in comparison.Kal 
Is California Audio Labs back or who can repair it
Approved Audio Service Inc.49 Commons DrLitchfield, CT 06759(860) 567-5801 
Which of Mozart's No.39 & 41 CD should I get?
http://stereophile.com/musicintheround/508mitr/index1.html 
Which of Mozart's No.39 & 41 CD should I get?
This one with Mackerras:http://www.linnrecords.com/recording-mozart-symphonies.aspxKal 
House surge suppressor installed at the meter
1. Yup. Many of us have done so. Check the posts of Chu Gai on this topic on AVSforum for lots of info.2. Basically, the effectiveness of redirecting a surge depends on having a relatively low impedance path to ground. Putting the device at the bo... 
Two separate systems one set of front speakers ?
Don't do it. Even if you never make a mistake by having them both on, even an unpowered amp can load the output of the other, depending on the output stage.Get a switch.Kal 
Is this the biggest HT system ever?
Lots of cables!! Neatly arranged, btw.Kal 
Adding Balanced Outputs to your amp?
It really depends on the context since the advantages of adding balanced lines depend on how noisy the environment is and how long those lines are. I run 10M interconnects in Manhattan and there's no difference between SE and BAL. OTOH, adding ano... 
Experience with ARC-1 ?
My very favorable views are in the September Stereophile but there will be a follow-up and comparisons with AudysseyPro in November.Kal 
Any thoughts on the new Marantz HT separates?
Big thread on them on AVSforum.Kal 
Who makes an "Auto-Selecting" DAC?
Check out the MSBs. I have the impression that this was an option with them.Kal 
Oppo 980 vs981 universal players...
Read Oppo's website about the audio advantages of the 980 and 983.Kal 
Integra DTC-9.8
Very funny.I wrote that review.Kal 
Integra DTC-9.8
The issue is not 2 channel vs. multichannel since the inherent capabilities of each channel are exactly the same. It is the difference between the more than competent digital performance of the 9.8 and its marginal performance with analog inputs. ...