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Is calibration services for DLP set worth it?
Yes, it's worth it only if you can find an excellent calibrator. The guy I hired for the calibration sucked so bad that I almost killed him (I'm exaggerated a bit here). I wish I could go back in time and hire the right person the first time.Good ... 
Who woulda thought?
Hey Warren,Do you still own the Caravelle speakers from Star Sound anymore?Regards 
Best DVD Player for Under $500
Oppo 791 has the best video for under $200. 
DVD Player between 1K-2K
I have a stock Denon 3910 which is very a good in video and so so in audio. If I were you, I'd buy a very highly rated Oppo player for $200 for video playback. Find a used Sony dvp-ns900V and send it to TRL for the mod. This way you get the best o... 
No nonsense Power Strip
PS Audio Juice Bar gets my vote also. 
Balanced and Unbalanced outputs
Thanks all for your inputs. I'll give it a try some time this week. 
Which of your component purchases was "magical"?
My Wife :) 
Recommended speakers around $10K used
Get a pair of Caravelles from Star Sound and a Velodyne DD-18 sub and you'll be very happy for a long time. 
Comparison of $11,000 - $15,000 reference speakers
Don't forget to add the Caravelle monitors from Star Sound to your audition list. 
Why does Denon 3910 default to PCM for sacds?
Thanks, Tbg for the info. I mainly use my 3910 for movies. 
RELL or Velodyne DD??
Don't be confused the DD series with the HGS series. I used to own the HGSII prior to switching over to the DD. The DD is quite a bit better than the HGS. 
What stole your attention from HiFi?
A baby and a mistress :) 
Component or HDMI for DVD player?
It depends on your display. I use DVI on my Pioneer Elite Pro 630 with Denon 3910 player and the picture is a lot better than component. 
Denon 2910 HDMI output
Make sure your 2910 have the latest firmware update. 
Best HT subwoofer betwwen $2k-3k?
Another vote for the Velodyne DD subs. I have the DD-15 and love it.