sogood51

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Suggestions for my system: Preamp?
You may want to look into the F.T. audio passive, it has an output for your sub, it also has 4 inputs. Do a search for this passive over at AA fourm for lots of info. ($500). 
So what sub are you using for your Home theater?
Thats one heck of a hometheater setup you go there Mrpoindexter, the Odyssee is just like Disneyworld ride I was on, scared my kid so bad she cried, I loved it though. 
Can CD's be loud and ok?
Well, SOTA to me is: anything that sets a standard against which others can compare to, as far as cd's go, this is one of them. Music is distortion in one form or another and this can not be changed but can be brought to a shape to please the ear ... 
Can CD's be loud and ok?
I can understand the P. Barber thing for sure Ben, I used her work as an example of compression done right. I have the Beck sacd also but find it harder to pick apart due to the nature of the music in regards to your question. 
Can CD's be loud and ok?
And proud he should be, now if we could just get him to compress some more of the music for us, he's got the touch! 
Can CD's be loud and ok?
Have you listened to any of the Patricia Barber sacd's Ben? Dynamic range, black background and plenty loud in my book, a true SOTA recording that does answer your question. 
Pre-amp outs
If you have pre-outs for all channels you can use them I you like. I think the outlaw audio receiver has pre-outs for all channels. 
Getting started, need amp recommendation
Exp_gort, If you ever want to listen to the Vmps line of speakers, Today's Audio here in Flint has them. 
High End Audio Equipment, Status Symbol?
Sounds like a great sub! I want one for my hometheater. Might even be a great sub out at the pool. 
Getting started, need amp recommendation
There is an Outlaw Audio 1050 receiver for sale on audiogon, it's listed around $400 but does state obo. If you: click on bluebook on the audiogon main page, click on o for outlaw, click on outlaw audio, click on 1050 receiver, you will be able to... 
So what sub are you using for your Home theater?
Large Vmps passive sub, It can more than hold it's own with any sub on the market. This sub is the lower section of my main L/R speakers, so I guess you could say that I have three subs. 
Opinions - Best ever Adcom model???
The 565 mono's were not to bad, still lots of them around and working good (300 wpc), A friend had them on his Mirage M3's and they did a good job on that set of power hungry speakers. As a matter of fact, there is a pair for sale on audiogon righ... 
Chris Botti - Night Sessions
Thanks Ferrari, I checked it out and I like it. Found it on sacd at amazon. 
Budget balanced IC recommendations
Cobalt Cable is about the same price as Signal cables. Cobaltcable.com, for more money but still in your price range (used) Harmonic Technology Truth-link is very good cable. 
Whats the coolest sounding movie?
The Haunting has some nice deep bass, I use it as a bass test disc all the time. There is no DTS track but the DD is a 10 so no matter.