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Just starting to look for 4K Bluray player
Last chance to get Oppo as they are going to be stopping production. 
DCDi vs. HDMI
I believe mid-line Denons with DCDi have HDMI outputs. 
Should I swap out Denon 2930CI for Arcam?
To preface, I haven't lived with Arcam, but I have heard the gear a few times with brands I own. The 2903CI is a capable dvd player. I wouldn't consider that move an improvement, but more of a sideways move to a slightly different sound. If I was ... 
What speakers play the loudest cleanly ?
I will nomiate Kef. They are very clean and clear all the time. I play mine very softly, just above a whisper and you can still make out every detail. At the same time, I've run mine in the 90 dbs and they are spot on. Not a bit of distortion. Thi... 
Are my cables burning in IF...
I have found that if I'm watching 2 movies in a row, the audio always seems to be better on the second one. I think most amps and processors just operate better after being on for awhile. Again, like you say though, it could be our ears warming up!! 
What's Best Care for Piano Black Finish Speakers?
Glass Plus and Windex have micro beads in them. That is why they should not be used on acrylic products or lacquer of any kind. This same reason is why you don't use these products on brass. All bright brass products, in general, are covered in la... 
Upcoming universal player releases any new info?
Does anyone know if the Onkyo/Integra has the Chroma bug? 
DVD player recomendations
I don't think that you are going to find a one-box solution to your quest. I would recommend you spend a little time at hometheaterhifi.com. This would give you a great course in video quality and analysis. They review many dvd players. Sad to say... 
SACD/DVD-A Anyone tried Yamaha or Integra?
FWIW, The Integra 8.3 is based on a Pioneer chasis. To say that Integra is mid-fi garbage is to agree that the Pioneer is the same. 
KEF Reference 201
I had found that many of the Sony dacs sound awful with Kefs for some reason. 
KEF Reference 201
Where you using your Sony's dac in your listening session? 
Help me choose - KEF Reference 200 or XQ Series?
I'm currently running a Velodyne FSR-12 with my Kefs. The Velo is a servo controlled unit and comes with a remote as well. I believe it complements the Kefs nicely because they both happen to have a drier sound and I've always been thrilled by how... 
What am I hearing from this amp?
Thanks for the input all. 
Progressive DVD Changer + Good CD Sound?
The only two dvd/cd combos that come to mind that are available are the Kenwood DV-5700(has DCDi by Faroudja) and the Integra DPC-5.3. The Integra will most likely have the chroma bug. The integra will get you S/N ratio of 98db.Denon may have one ... 
What am I hearing from this amp?
I did try disconnecting the cable feeds and power cord and still had it.