paul2k7

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Pioneer HT amps...what one...newbie
I would suggest to add 2 yr older model 92TXH (receiver) to your list, 130Wx7 and allows to bi-amp fronts. You can get it for about $500 used and features + build/sound quality (for 500) for a normal HT sort of application is solid. I am using B&a... 
The Hub: Bowers & Wilkins 801: Good, Bad, or Ugly?
thanks Stanwal, I would say $1k max, $600 is preferred budget. Also, I do have a pioneer 92TXH receiver with 130Wx7 RMS (allows bi-amping) and B&K AVR-202 (105Wx5 ??), not sure if they can be meaningfully utilized in some capacity. 
The Hub: Bowers & Wilkins 801: Good, Bad, or Ugly?
I am kinda new to the hobby, have B&W DM604 S3 pair and enjoyed reading this post as I am considering buying a pair of 801 Matrix S2. Couple of quick questions:- what maintenance is needed for these 25yr old speakers- how different 801 S2 will... 
HDMI confusion: Monoprice vs. Blue Jeans
I did a/b with generic vs BJC series-1 4' and BJC was clearly better - sound and pic diff was clear. IMO, you can get a 4' BJC length for $20, just get it - it is worth it! I am also using a Monoprice 35' 22AWG silver plated to my projector and it...