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new gear vs used gear
I moved to a small town about a year ago, no audio dealers, so new is no longer an option-all used from Audiogon 
Favorite SS Amp?
At the money you are talking, and wanting something relatively cool running, I would definetly go listen to the YBA. (Celestial Audio--www.speakersetc.net) 
I am currently looking to buy a multi amp
Cinepro--there are several for sale used here on audiogon. 
Outlaw ICBM hurt my 2-channel?
My experience with Outlaw's ICBM is that it is nearly transparent in a system--No, I do not feel you would be hurting the quality of your 2 channel sound with it. 
Opinions on Adcom 5802 and 5500 amps
I currently own a 5802 and have had the oportunity to compare it against the Marsh AS400 and Cinepro3KII. I have found it to be a solid performer worth its price. The Marsh had a more halographic presentation, but the Adcom rendered the sound of p... 
Pre with the BEST 5.1 inputs
If you are happy with the internal processor in the DVD player then I would suggest an Audio Refinement Pre-5. It is an analog preamp with 5.1 inputs as well as 2 channel inputs with great sound quality. Occasionaly they show up for sale used, new... 
audio refinement pre 2 dsp
Well, I sold my pre2 to Jfacker. Very good surround decoding and excellent autodetection for DD/DTS (no audio dropouts). A very simple no frills pre with great sound. If you need bells and whistles (Variable crossover frequency below 80Hz, DD6.1) ... 
Upgrade from Adcom GFP-750?
Well, you are already using a Pass design, so perhaps Pass for the upgrade. Price point is a little off--about $2200 on the used market for an X2.5 or X1 hybrid. I upgraded from the GFP-750 to an X1 and I am very happy. 
Best Pre/Pro for 2-channel stereo sound?
I found the Audio Refinement Pre-2DSP to have a very clean 2 channel bypass mode (equal to the Audio Refinement Pre-5 all analog pre), but have since moved to a Pass X1 for stereo, and it has a bypass for theater processor. Now I can have whatever... 
Anyone familiar with Audio Refinement?
I have owned their integrated amp, CD player, 2 and 3 channel amps, DD/DTS processor, and 5 channel pre-amp. Needless to say I have been very impressed and pleased with their products. They produce some of the finest product at their price points. 
Help me selecting a projector for my HT
Well, at the time my choices were limited. My primary criteria was a native 16:9 projector, which ruled out all the CRTs. My choices at the time were the Sony 11 and Sanyo 60. The sharp 9000 hit the market just after I purchased. 
Help me selecting a projector for my HT
I have the Sanyo PLV60HT, 106" Dalite screen (0.8 gain) and ceiling mount--all together was $5000. The Sanyo 60 has since been replaced by the Sanyo 70. The Sanyo 60 can now be had for $3100, and the 70 for $5400. they are 16:9 native panel LCD. I...