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what should I upgrade next?
Too late now but a unified Linn system was available with a Linn Classik Movie System. 
Psonic Onyx,Mitsu Diamond DLP or Pion Elite Plasma
I have browsed for months and have seen nothing better that the Elite . 
Anthem AVM 30 vs. Parasound Halo C2
Yes , S&V this month. 
Anthony Gallo Reference 3 without sub
See the current issue of The Absolute Sound (front page)for a review of the Ref 3. Raves for the speaker but highly recommends the addition of the sub amplifier . 
Paradigm Signature S4: Any info please
Does this site allow promotion of brands disguised as a layman's "search and listening"of various brands and posting his recommendation in direct contradiction to other posts ?I refer to the 10-3-04 post by "Horseface" and his 9-7-04 post (see und... 
Paradigm Signature S4: Any info please
Horseface , let me see if I understand . The B&W 804s have turned out to be a disappointment -"...dozens of pairs ... that now litter the sites ". However , you had been ready to buy the 804s after listening to JMLabs , Proacs and Thiels but b... 
best speaker?
Maggies make you think the orchrestra is surrounding you from elbow to elbow. The JM Labs make you think the singer and instruments are playing just for you right in front . Both very satisfying .Haven't heard the Revels. 
Help me help my dad build a home theater
A receiver is required for a tuner (in your price range seperates are not probable). Many good ones but I have recently been impressed with CC demo of Harmon Kardon. Could get entry DVD and Infinity or Polk speaker package . Really inpressed with ... 
Jm Labs 946 v. B&W N802's - amps?
I have read a lot of internet comments concerning these two lines . Never heard anyone switching from JMLab to B&W but several vice versa. It seems to me that most feel the Labs to be an upgrade . I know that listening to the Nova Utopia Be se... 
DLP rear projector recommendation please
The Samsung HLP5085(with pedestal stand)looks nice , but Sony and Toshiba looked good also at CC today all on sale right now). I was just about to make a decision today until I got the bug to go plasma with its crystal clear picture . Now comes mo... 
Coolest looking speaker ever ?
look at a site called exoticaudio for wildest looking speakers and gear. It is no longer updated but very interesting stuff . 
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
Error , of couse it should read 960 by 1,080 . 
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
Samsung's 1080p chip may not be true 1080. New Home Theater issue says "from what I can gather,the 1080p chip is actually 960 by 1,80" from an attendee of the May Home Entertainment East show in NY. 
DLP vs Plasma/LCD
Saw the JVC DILA picture yesterday . It seems to be the best currently available vs. DLP and LCD. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Today I heard the JM Focal Utopia Be. What an experience . I instantly realized what the Hi-End was about . Simply amazing with Esoteric transport , Boulder pre,dac, and amp.