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Subwoofer recommendations for mostly music
"Hsu Research, a highly-regarded subwoofer researcher/manufacturer, claims its 1220HO (ported) subs are better for music than their sealed models."Hsu has no sealed models. Their tubes and boxes are all ported. 
any suggestion for a narrow mini receiver
The Sharp SD-EX111 is getting a lot of attention at Audio Circle and Audio Asylum.http://stereophile.com/news/11428/The popularity is such that Overstock.com has raised the price on it three time since it all the hub bub about it hit the audio boa... 
I'm blown away by the Sonic Impact tripath amp.
I've played around with the Sonic Impact with just double AA batteries. It sounds better than the respected JVC RX-F10 digital to me. 
Newbie needs Help
Have you tried an analog connection from the 47 to the receiver? I'm guessing the copy protection for SACD is working on everything sent thru the firewire. 
did lightning do this?
If you own your home have an electrician install a whole house surge protector. Should be around $250. 
Budget speaker selection help
Give these a try. Ascend Acoustics 170s. 
Subwoofer recommendations for mostly music
For music the Force. The Onix UFW-10 is another really good for music sealed sub you should look at but it only gets down to 25Hz. 
Evangelical Denos in the War Against MP3
I think you need to look to music people know so the difference is obvious. Things like Nora Jones, Ray Charles, Lyle Lovett, Celine Dion(blech!), Louis Armstrong, Ella, Steely Dan, etc. Check out the "Best tracks to "show off" your system" thread... 
Cheap Backup Amp Needed
Audio Refinement Complete. 
Sonic Impact T-Amp giant killer?
The cost topic has come up before here. Mr Rossi states that his part cost is over $100 before his labor. Also there is no need for a pre-amp for the Clari-T whereas 6moons' best set up with the Sonic Impact was with a pre-amp. 
'great' bookshelf speakers for under 500?
Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 are a great buy. 
Help with CD player upgrade
Another vote for don't do anything until you have your own place. You already have a nice set-up for a college student. If you really want something new you might want to check into the new Onix XCD-88. It is a Shanling S100/Music Hall CD25 clone ... 
I'm totally confused about Hi Rez formats
Multi channel music will be a niche player like LaserDisc. The problem is outside of audiophiles no one just sits and listens to music. It is background filler or listening is done while doing other things not sitting in the sweet spot of multiple... 
5th Element Superbit - Audio not playing?
Have you checked whether or not your PCM/source direct/DTS/DD etc. settings are correct on the DVDP? 
NHT new speakers M60, M80
John Ashman is a NHT dealer somewhere in the Southwest. He is also known as Alimental/Alimentall/Joel Bernstein on AVS forum.