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how good is oppo bdp 83 on music from c.d.'s?
For SACD the Oppo is smoother than my Denon 5910CI but for CD playback I prefer the Denon. 
Who makes blue-ray w/universal player ?
I like the Oppo for SACD better than the Denon 5910. But, I prefer the Denon for CD. 
The audio research arc line- from top to bottom.
Of course I disagree with you Mofi on every count. I found the 16 to be very un-dynamic with no bass and a shrill upper mid. 
The audio research arc line- from top to bottom.
The LS-16MKII is one of the worst preamps I have ever heard. 
Wedding toasts... let's hear them
Do you need any poll-bearers? 
1st setup failed, need advice for B&W N805 amp
Disconnect the coax/cable from your TV and see if the hum goes away. You may need an isolator for the cable TV. 
How quite is the Aesthetix Calypso Vs Bat VK3i
The problem I had with the Calypso was the lack of dynamics compared to other high end models. Some may not care if playing music other than rock, pop, fusion, jazz or classical. 
Video Problem - No red spectrum in 720p format
Make sure your component input is set for component and not RGB(computer) 
Magico Mini with REL Stentor Sub can it match?
The thing is with a sub you need to cross it over about the roll off frequency of your mains to make it integrate well. But I have had good luck with higher frequencies with faster slopes. I use a Velodyne DD15. 
Magico Mini with REL Stentor Sub can it match?
Why wouldn't they? 
MBL 9008A users
I would only worry if one runs hotter than the other. Also, a low impedance load may cause them to run warmer. 
What Cart. for a Infinity Black widow
I know this is an old thread but would like to say that after breaking in the Shure cartridge I have come to like it very much. 
TEAC TN-400 Magnefloat Direct Drive Turntable
I have one and still use it. 
PS Audio PCA-2 Preamplifier - Characteristics?
I once asked Paul McGowan why they stopped making the PCA and he told me it was too expensive to build and sell at the price they were asking. 
PS Audio PCA-2 Preamplifier - Characteristics?
I have a PCA-2 and have compared it to the Aesthetix Calypso, an Audio Research LS-16MKII, as well as a few more highly regarded line stages. The PCA was better than all in my system. The only one that I tried that was marginally better was the Pa...