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Any experience with Newform Research speakers
Hi sunnyjim i have the 645s.They image excellent.They are transparent.My friend had to walk up to them and press his ear near them because he was sure the music was coming from c.channel.The soundstage is deep and wide.They are slightly laid back.... 
Best speaker with tubes?
The kharma 2.1 is best speaker i have heard.It places instruments in their own space better than anything i have heard.so relaxing and efficient.I wish i could afford them right now. 
Dipole or monopole speakers
Thanks for replys.I want to use wall mounted on sides.I was inquiring more on if it is best to use dipole or mono in this position using DTS and dolby digital.I heard dipole is dated with these formats.I use for now Newform 645 for mains 2 Kef 100... 
Lexicon mc-1 or Proceed avp??
I have mc1 and is outstanding for movies. 2 channel is very good. upgrade from meridian 263 dac. I use a denon dcm 3000 cd player with volume control. It is hooked directly to amp. It sounds great and plenty of gain. I get more bass if i use a pre... 
DTS or Dolby Digital?
DTS is better. Not much material out there. DDIGITAL sounds compressed. 
Multi channel much better than stereo?
I have lexicon mc1 and with this and other processors i have owened i have noticed IMHO that they are best used for ht. The lexicon IMHO is the best in HT. There are better prosessors for music but i think music sounds better in 2 ch. even with dv... 
best tube preamp with bypass for HT
thanks for replys.i like the idea of leaving preamp off in ht and remote volume. 
Best Solid State Amp For 10k Or Less
aloia amps. see previous post. 
Best Solid State Amp For 10k Or Less
smooth and clear. a must audition if you listen to jazz and vocals. anyone using a tube front end?(sugg). what cables are you using? anyone biamping? I might get another one before demand drives up price.