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Does Meridian still make the GO2 preamp?
Gone. Almost 8 years old by now.Kal 
SOTA processors also bang for the buck
I am not really that interested but I thought the issue had been resolved for quite a while (in an AVS thread with pix) and that the two were identical except for "pure/direct" and the front door.Kal 
SOTA processors also bang for the buck
Martykl: I would love to find out what differences there are between an 80.2 and a 5508 (or between an 80.3 and a 5509) besides what is obvious and acknowledged. Kal 
SOTA processors also bang for the buck
Very funny. There is a lot of evidence that, aside from the front door and firmware, Onkyo and Integra are physically identical. Of course, the Integra warranty is 3 years and the Onkyo's is only 2 years.Kal 
SOTA processors also bang for the buck
I suggest you consult the threads dedicated to these products on AVS forum. Lots of comment/info there.Kal 
SOTA processors also bang for the buck
The Onkyo PR-SC5509 (or 5508) and the Integra DHC-80.3 (or 80.2) are the equivalent high performance/value leaders, imho. OTOH, there are huge values on the Denon AVR-4311CI these days. Use the built-in amps or use it as a prepro with an external ... 
SONY still makes SACD Player?- Any 5400ES update?
Pdn is saying that multichannel SACD is superior to 2channel SACD if played over a multichannel system and I agree completely. However, one can enjoy excellent multichannel SACD from either the Sony or the Oppo if you can make use of the HDMI outp... 
Which TOWERs work well CLOSE to the BACK WALL?
Allison. :-) 
HDMI dembedder option for DAC use?
It will work for 2 channel output but whether you will appreciate any improvement in quality depends on many (as yet undefined) variables. 
receiver preouts help
You can do this for any number of channels. Some prefer to add a big quality power amp for the front three speakers only but that is your choice. I cannot recommend any amps in that price range and wonder why you are asking. This AVR is good for m... 
HDMI cables for audio
NAD has one in the works. It will be 2channel only.Kal 
will different lengths affect sound
Not unless they differ by orders of magnitude.Kal 
Know anything about the BSG Technologies QOL?
Interesting discussion and observations here:http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?4384-Stereo-Field-Processing&highlight=TechnologyKal 
Advice for Pre Amp
Very different feature sets. 
Older Pre/pro that offer room correction via 5.1?
Check out Anthem. Some (all) of their prepros will redigitize the analog inputs and permit bass management as well as room EQ.Of course, you may find that philosophically unacceptable but that is the price you will pay for getting these features i...