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DVD-A recording titles to die for
I agree it all depends on the mixing of the Disk. I prefer 2 channel mixes and all the Diana Krall DVD-A recordings are the best I've heard (full bodied and silky smooth) There are more duds than good recordings especially the Rock and Roll titles... 
Best 200 watt x 5 amp for the money?
Theta Dreadnought 200X5 is the Best for HT and 2 channel. 
Shostakovich...WHOA
Thanks, I just went out and purchased Shostakovich 5 CD collection of String Quartets. Amazing...Michael 
EAD TheatreMaster 8000/8800 ?
My EAD TheaterMaster 8000 and Theta Dreadnought combo sounds great in 2-channel and very dynamic in 5.1/7.1 My best combo yet.Difficult Remote ControlMichael 
Question on shipping speakers without boxes.
Wrap the speakers several times with Saran Wrap or another thick cling wrap to protect the drivers. This will also protect the wood. Then pack then pack them in a box with styrofoam as stated above. Don't use UPS.Michael 
Challenge - Bet You Can't Find This One
Just typing it into Google comes up with 10 pages in Italian. Just use a transator program to view the pages.Good Luck,Michael 
Surround processor recommendations
The Adcom GTP Series is downright terrible having poor (2) channel and a noisy background. The B&K Reference 50 is great for HT full of Bells & Whistles; however, it comes up short in (2) channel also. I have not listened to the specific P... 
Good DVD Concert?
Queen "We will rock you" that is....Oops 
Good DVD Concert?
It is a great concert and sound track. 
Bryston Vs Theta
The Theda Dreadnaught is one of the best 2-channel + multichannel amps on the market. I will never part with mine, unless I win the lottery, in which case I will run out and buy the Theta Mono Blocks.Michael 
Questions about DAC's and Processors
Correction: The DAC is a Theta Pro Prime II not a Basic II. Same questions apply.Thanks,Michael 
How good are Cabasse loudspeakers
The Cabasse Artis Kara's were in my opinion were the best of show at the 2003 CES in SF this year. A friend and I kept giong into the Cabasse room to hang around and listen.It would be hard to talk my wife into the giant eyeball look, however, at ... 
Bryston 4BST a good match for B&W Matrix 802 ?
I used a 100wpc Adcom and was not happy with the performance of the B&W 802 M/III. I finally ended up running a Citation 7.1 amp bridged at 450wpc and the B&W's came alive. More is better with the B&W'sMichael 
Can I get "Great" used speakers for $1800??
Actually, the B&W Matrix III take a lot of clean power to wake them up. I used a 100wpc Adcom amp with the B&W's and it sounded real thin. I then ran 450wpc from a Citation 7.1 amp and the speakers finally came alive in 2 channel audio. I ... 
Great Jazz SACDs
I agree with Rsbeckhttp://www.amusicdirect.com/ Great selection, future releases and fast shipping.Michael