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The next step to a better system
I would see if upgrading speaker cables and interconnects. I know it sounds like VooDoo but after listening to basic OTC stuff to hi end "wires" made a great difference. I would start with a good (not a surge supressor, a good one) and a power cor... 
Doesn't anyone talk about CENTER SPEAKERS need 1
Ed is an idiot: 6Ed agrees with you: 1Thanks for telling me what I already know in my head....I really do appreciate it. You all have likely saved me a lot of money. This hobby is expensive enough without doing stupid stuff. I have done it before ... 
Any comments on the new Rotel RSP-1069
It is 1068 plus HDMI 
under $500 used which a/v receiver or processor
great rotels without HDMI on Market for a steal as are amps. Have Cary now - the slighest of an upgrade at a huge price. 
The best mini monitors you have heard?
I just had too trade Rubys and Maimus - too much dynamic range, sound too big for small room. Got B&W 805 in return. Compared with ruby, Ruby more detail, better balance throughout, Killer Bass. Where were all of you when I need to trade these... 
Ever add a Aftermarket Cord to a TV?
Best upgrade I ever made and very easy. You will see inside, TV was Made for IEC. 
Power Cord Revelation
I long ago thought I had discovered the potential of Power Cords. They made an incredible difference. I tried a number of Mid Fi (around $500) an they all helped. I then added just one Dynamic Design PC to my power conditioner and everything impro... 
Power Cord Revelation
Perhaps, in addition to transmitting the power better, they also serve as a filter and compensate for and clean up the grunge of miles of cable that end up at the wall and keep it clean from conditioner to component. After all is said and done, au... 
Bi-amping mark-Daniel Maximus: Mind-blowing
Thanks for the info on bi-amping Mark and Daniels. I just emailed asking the the importance on biwiring and Loren (the Mark and Daniel US expert) and he was kind enough to share your post with me. I hope bi-wiring will be give some of that improve... 
Power conditioners .... improve VIDEO?
ABSOLUTELY YES, as much or more then audio, imho. That is the thing I noticed most once I got a good Power conditioner. Even Better, after the conditioner, if your display has old lamp cord cable, replace it with cord upgrae. I have opened several... 
Directv HD: HDMI or component for best picture?
I think the difference is monor and I bet there will be no consensus for a variety of reasons,ed 
Home theater furniture - husband vs. wife
Thanks Kurt. I am surptised I don't get mor comments on the name. mY DOGS NAME IS SHAQUILLE (which being a kings fan used to be a problem). His huge paws, playfulness and overall size made it a natural. People have reacted funny. Our black frinds ... 
Directv HD: HDMI or component for best picture?
I have tried both with all else equal. In all honesty, I see little difference. I bought high end HDMI and they are great, but about same as = price component. One annoyance is HDMI is prone to falling out of jack while DVI, currently equivalent s... 
Home theater furniture - husband vs. wife
No battle here - wife is very accomodating. Yet I need an audio rack that 1) doesn't break the bank 2) Is vertical as I have very little width available in the room 3) Is functional for audio. I am told not to stack yet rack over 4-5 shelves seem ... 
HELP Frustrating DVD Player/Component Cable Prob
don't rule out loose coonect as componecy shows bw if loose.check on other tv.