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Best HDMI Cable for Video
I have read numerous reports of people using the monoprice cables. Not just hdmi but other ic's as well...total satisfaction from all accounts. Belkin silver series are getting some attention as are the new Emotiva line of cables. I just don't see... 
Apple Macintosh Music System
Argyro/Jdoris...thanks...however, what is xld? I use a newer 24 iMac with no tweaks...upgraded memory...that's it. Not looking for perfection but rather as good as I can get to the realsource or better via the stock machine. Plan to stream via air... 
Apple Macintosh Music System
Question...when I import a cd to my itunes which import setting is best as there are several choices in import options? Thanks. 
best speaker wire for buck
Signal Cable...prev owned is fine too...save some money. 
Best HDMI Cable for Video
Use a 30ft bluejeans hdmi and never a problem. It is through wall...attic...to pj...never a problem even through Carolina summers. 
Survey-What is your most used source?
Wish I had use for my tuner...nothing worth listening to around here. For me cd...wife satellite. 
Tweaks
As far as the crossing wires/ic's...45deg or greater is fine. Not that it would induce noise but typically it's a good idea to not run audio and video signal cables parallel and neither parallel with power cords. Less gear in rig the easier this i... 
Budget DVD Player Recommendation
A used oppo 980 as they were recently discontinued. I'm keeping mine just for bedroom setup/plasma tv. 
inexpensive xlr cables for JL 113 subs
+1 on the Bluejeans cable...also highly recommend Signal. 
I need help bad
An Integra 9.9 processor mint used... and new Emotiva xpa5 and xpa 2 for less than proposed budget with enough money leftover to buy an oppo 83. Now that's an upgrade and money well spent. 
Some advice needed
Onkyo or Pioneer. 
oppo dvd players
Whether 83 or 83se...mated with your 9.9 will be pantstacular :) 
Denon 4310 or Integra 9.9
I feel the that both do an admirable job for movies. I would give the edge to the Onkyo for music. 
Best used preamp processor
I purchased a nht controller some time ago for a little more than your budget and have been very pleased. Recently saw one go for your intended price at the bay. 
Are lossless Codec's worth upgrading my processor
For the most part the hd codecs are night and day. by for the most part I mean it depends on the mix. We subscribe to movie rentals and I have had a number of br's that were just awesome in the audio dept...as well as video. Some however have been...