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List of artists died in the plane crash alphabet:
Also:Dino Martin, Kyu Sakamoto andJohnny Horton 
Blu-Ray vs. MFSL CD
No Brainer. Got em both. The Blu Ray wins. 
one last show
The Isle of Wight festival 1970!!! 
equipment change suggestions
If your processor can receive the five analog inputs from your dvd/cd player, Get the OPPO 103. You'll get decent quality sound and a great hd video by connecting the OPPO directly to your video display via hdmi. I think the OPPO is about $400 new. 
Best Sonny Landreth music
Two of his early ones are "Outward Bound" and "South of I 10", both are very good. 
Speakers to consider around 5k used?
Check out Bill Thalmann at Music Technology in Springfield, VA. He may have some Apogees for you to listen to. Great speakers! 
Where do I start with a home theater system?
Based on your current system, IMHO, I would get a center channel compatible with your planars (maggie?); a 3 channel power amp with similar characteristics similar to the levinson (parasound, classe or Levinson if they make one) a cheap processer ... 
Recommended USB- SPDIF converter for Metrum Octave
check out the converter from Mapleshade 
Tall Tower Speakers for $10-14k
check out the Apogee Duettas here on agon. You'll never look back 
Best Live Album Ever...
Eva Cassidy--Live at Blues AlleyLoreena Mckennitt--Nights From the Alhambra 
Prog Rock
Try the new Dream Theater. 
Recommend some Blues music to a newbie
try some some BB King, John lee Hooker, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Muddy waters and some Eva Cassidy. You won't go wrong. 
Recommendation for audio repair in D.C area?
second Bill Thalmann. Great guy willing to give you the straight scoop. 
From Casablanca 3 to Integra 80.3?
keep the Theta and get the OPPO 95 universal player. It has all the bells and whistles you'll need for HT including 3d. That will set you back only $1k. 
INTEGRA DHC-80.3 Surround Processor
check out the Emotiva UMC-1. Does all the basics plus a clean pass thru for your 2 channel. For $500 it's a great deal. IMO has better audio sound than the integra 9.8.