norma_s

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Recommendation for a New HT AVR?
So, Iplaynaked, if I were to consider going to separates, what would you recommend I look at? I've never really researched them.Remember, I have B&W speakers: four 805, HTM2 for the center, two SCM for the center surrounds, and an SVS Ultra fo... 
Recommendation for a New HT AVR?
Thank you everyone for your input. I've got some things to check out on my current Blu-ray player to see if I can get any more performance out of it. If not, I think I'll go the Blu-ray player upgrade path to one that has the 7.1 analog outputs. I... 
B&K 507 upgrade for HDMI & Dolby Processing?
Thanks, John. I'll try it and see if I get those options.I remember doing something like this when I was setting up my DirecTV HD DVR that uses an HDMI connection to my TV and an optical digital connection to my receiver. 
B&K 507 upgrade for HDMI & Dolby Processing?
I just got off the phone with the B&K guy. There is no upgrade available for the 507. He told me he could give me a $1000.00 trade-in value for my unit against list price B&K replacement gear. Ouch! My wallet's a little slim after the purc... 
B&K 507 upgrade for HDMI & Dolby Processing?
I have the same B&K AVR 507 and am also interested in an upgrade for HDMI and all the current Dolby codecs. I called B&K this morning but was put through to Customer Service's voicemail. I'm waiting on a call back.I just got a Blu-ray play... 
How much does your system retail for?
$15k for my HDHT over the past 13 months of upgraditis. 
Center for B&W HT System
I use HTM1 with my four 805s. It sounds fantastic. 
B&W Nautilus or Dali Euphonia
I have a B&W HTM1 and have been using four B&W N805s for fronts and surrounds for the past 6 weeks. I had planned to add a subwoofer to my setup but got laid-off 5 weeks ago because my high-paying IT job got outsourced to Malaysia! All my ... 
HT Room B&W 804's or 805's?
Oh, I forgot, my living room is 17x21 with a cathedral ceiling that slopes from 18' down to 11'. The room is also open to the kitchen and upstairs office all with 9' ceilings. The HTM1 and N805s do a great job with this very large space. My husban... 
HT Room B&W 804's or 805's?
I have had a pair of N805s for my rears since Christmas. I'm replacing my old CV mains with another pair of N805s that I just bought from someone here on the forum. The new pair arrive Monday. I can't wait. Now, I'm in the market for a sub to go w... 
What's your profession? Age?
CCIE (sometimes known as Router Chick at work), 48 
How many amps should I buy for my speakers?
Ken,I liked your explanations. Very well explained.I read somewhere that you should match your amps to your speaker wattage. So, if I went with 200 wpc, it would be OK with the lower wattage B&W 805 (120w)? I won't have to worry about damaging... 
Rotel 1067 vs. Denon 3805?
I hear people talking about B&W speakers being "power hungry". I'm not exactly sure how much is enough. My Onkyo is only 70wpc and my speakers sound good but I have no other receiver to compare against. Since I do have B&Ws, I want to get ...