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New Oppo DV-980H
It has been reported by others and reported to Oppo. In my experience, it accompanies physical operations but I have not ever heard it while the program is playing.Kal 
Modify Oppo 980 or add External DAC?
I guess it depends on what the mods are and which DAC you compare them to. How can one make a generalization about this?Kal 
Is there such a thing as audiophile parametric eq?
Z-systems RDP-1 and similar models.Kal 
Infinity 2000A??
FWIW, the midrange is a Philips.Kal 
SACD surround system
No but one of my systems comes close. Front is three 802Ds and surround is a pair of 804Ss. Fronts driven by three BelCanto Ref1000s and the surrounds by a BC S300.The other system has 3 Paradigm Studio/60s in front and 2 Studio/20s for surround, ... 
SACD surround system
I have two such systems and multichannel SACD is, by far, my preferred music medium. One system is much more expensive and elaborate than the other but both give me great satisfaction in terms of resolution and soundstaging, especially with those ... 
New Oppo DV-980H
I have one now and it is notable for its DSD/PCM output on HDMI, if one has a suitable pre/pro.Kal 
Revel new Ultima2 Salon have you heard it ?
It's Kevin Voecks, btw. Kal 
Bought the new Oppo DVD981HD player...
The new one is the 980H, afaik. The 981 has been around for a while.Kal 
Has anyone ever tried two center channel speakers?
Dipole Maggies are horses of another color. The dual-center seems to work OK even though Magnepan continues to try to develop a center that both sounds right and will fit into a real room.Kal 
Has anyone ever tried two center channel speakers?
Flrnlamb wrote (among other things): "My main concern, first is however, is that the speakers all need to couple well in the room, in relation to the seating possition(s) for FLAT RESPONSE, and solid dynamic range. (also, critical coupling at the ... 
Has anyone ever tried two center channel speakers?
Well, to get back to your original request: We have had several statements about the sonic problems with doing this and none about the advantages except for convenience. Of course, the bottom line is whether you like it or not but, judging from yo... 
Has anyone ever tried two center channel speakers?
Butsy asked: "what about stacking the two on their sides??" Asked and answered: Twice as bad as one on its side. :-)Kal 
Has anyone ever tried two center channel speakers?
Sorry to say this but:1. Putting a speaker on its side will leave you subject to lobing and poor dispersion.2. Adding another next to it will make all that worse.Use one center speaker standing up or, depending on your setup, a center speaker with... 
Oppo DV980H Audio Quality
Stokjoc wrote: "I think this unit was recently reviewed in Stereophile. " Nope. Earlier model was reviewed. This one will be soon.Kal