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Big Karan amps
What's the retail on these? 
Wilson Benesch and Marantz Reference
I have WB Act and Chimera. They worked great with Mark Levinson 436 and Chord amps. Don't know with Marantz but should be fine. WB are some of the finest sounding speaker out there. 
Pioneer Blu Ray Player BDP 05 FD
There is a BDP 09 FD model that will cost in the $2K. Probably out early 2009. Not much info on this piece yet. 
Dartzeel or Mark Levinson 33H
I am using the Chord monoblocks. Thanks for the input everyone. 
Dartzeel or Mark Levinson 33H
Thanks for the input Mike. You're "The Man". 
Amp Stands for 501's
sistrum products are great. 
Bluray owners- Which connection to get best sound?
Rugyboogie,You should try the Analog connections out into your Casablanca( Six shooter?). The sound is noticably better. I had it connected with the Virtual Dynamic Revelation Signature digital cable and switch to analog direct connect to my proce... 
Wadia 581i Selection of CD or SACD
I don't have mine yet so I don't know. You should call John Schaffer. Can't wait to get mine . I heard some great things about it from some really respectable top notch people.Phil 
Wadia 581i Selection of CD or SACD
Hi Anil,Did you get yours with the new software update? Mine was delayed because they were sorting this out in the past 2-3 weeks.Phil. 
Top 5 Home Theater Processors
not in any order:ML No. 40Chord DSP 8000Theta Cb IIIMeridian 861Halcro SSP 100 
cd players with preamp
Wadia's new 851i has what you need. 
Best analog sounding cd player under 5K
Musical Fidelity Trivista. Limited in quantity with great review. 
Does a component stand impact the sound
Star Sound component Stands. 
Speaker Vibration Tweaks
star sound sistrum stuff... They work great. 
Best processor/switcher/scaler for new ht system ?
Without a budget, I will assume you are looking for the best of the best. In my opinion, the top four are and not in any order: Chord DSP 8000, Meridien 800, Theta Casablanca with extreme dacs, and Mark Levinson 40 or 51