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Stepping up to the next level ? HT and Music
The biggest contributors to the sound are the speakers (I am unfamiliar with yours) and the room and you should examine those items first. What is lacking now?As for a better prepro, note that the SP800 and the newer Sigma-SSP do have room correct... 
AV Rant
I'll pass on this one. 
AV Rant
Never heard of it. (And you don't provide a link.) 
Equalizers - Graphiic, Parametric & Channel Balance
I suggest that you look at the relatively inexpensive miniDSP devices. 
Cable Box Digital 5.1 converted to Digital Stereo
First, the signals are stereo as Dolby 2.0, so the conversion needed is to PCM 2.0.Second, it is questionable whether these signals will benefit much (if at all) from the use of a good external DAC.Third, if your cable box has HDMI output, you can... 
DSpeaker Anti mode 2.0 Dual Core
Description and comments here:http://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-57 
Difference in B&W sound
The Matrix series, as well as all 800 series since 1974, use the Kevlar mid. 
Best center substitute to match B&W 803's
For many of us, the single most important consideration for a center channel is that it match the L/R in voicing and timbre and that, usually, means choosing a very similar product from the same manufacturer. A center speaker that performs well wi... 
CES 2015 anyone going
Certainly! 
Fully Digital Playback?
Music files are as good (or better) than the discs. 
Is DEQX a game changer?
My thoughts about this are in my review. ;-)Kal 
your Thoughts on AV8801?
" i have no need for atmos at this time so those were the only two i was considering.." Same here and both are quite good. I have used both and kept the Marantz for two reasons: 1. I have no use for all the Yamaha's DSP modes and 2. Marantz' Audys... 
Is DEQX a game changer?
Power outage should not affect the DEQX which stores the information. I have disconnected mine, stored it for weeks and, upon reconnection, it ran as it was. In addition, all the information is stored on your local PC and can be uploaded to the DE... 
universal player that will plav dvd-audio?
Yes, Oppo does it all but it is impossible to be certain about the DVD-As that you make without testing them. Oppo offers a 30-day return trial, so you can find out for yourself.See: https://www.oppodigital.com/Support_Store.aspx 
Is DEQX a game changer?
?? DIRAC handles 24/192 just fine if your computer is up to the task.