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Direct View or Rear Projection TV
What about front projector? Any body compared a DLP projector versus a rear projection TV? Front DLP projector can project image up to 100" and the picture quality is great when you close the curtain and dim the light. Any comments on this as I've... 
Rap music on high-end speakers
I don't see anyone mention about the source. I'm not that young but I still like rap, pop and 80's retro music. I have a relatively expensive hi-fi system, but when I put in these CD into my player, the sound is just horrible compare to audiophile... 
How did U get into this expensive hobby?
I started my audiophile hobbie with my first car. I bought a second hand sports car in 1993 and the car came with a pretty decent sound system. Since then, I was hooked. I continue to upgrade my system in the car but never thought of home stereo s... 
Sony 9000 ES SACD output stage cold
I got a similar problem with my 9000ES. I have burn in my player for 200+ hours with SACD. However, they still do not sound as good as my XRCDs. In some cases, my audiophile normal CDs sound better than the SACDs that I bought (including the SACD ... 
B W N801,802 are the best for Plinius?
I'm looking for warm mid range and strong but controlled base. I like female vocal and string instruments especially acoustic guitar.Question for Mickeyj, is the SA-100III amp enough to drive the 802? HOw does it sound?Any more comments about my s... 
Cardas or Harmonic Technology
I think that was a very convincing point from Lev335 about giving up all his transparent music link ultras and bought the hormonic tech. I'm going to get my Harmonic Tech soon. Thanks guys for the help. 
Cardas or Harmonic Technology
Bmpnyc, unfortunately I don't have the luxury to try out both cables where i live. But it sounds like both cables are about equal in performance and quality and the only real difference is the sonic characteristic. Does that justify for the 2-3 ti... 
What is better ML, Krell or Classe
What about Plinius? You should try the SA-250. 
How to have great HT and 2-CH Stereo
I see a lot of good suggestion and thank everyone for the help. I was thinking about the same thing as what Khokugo was thinking by running the receiver in parallel with the pre-amp. When I watch movie, I will set the pre-amp to a pre-determined v...