sogood51

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Better 2 channel Pre or processor?
I would add a two channel pre, thats what I did (passive in my case) as your pre/pro is as good as any other in its class. I would think a pre/pro upgrade to the next level would cost more and there are only a couple at that level anyway. 
Should I take out my AR-16 tube pre amp from HT?
The sunfire is a very good two channel pre (I have one) so it could be that it does sound better. As Foreverhifi say, you need to run your cdp analog outs to your LS-16 and leave the sunfire out of the picture to compare between the two. If the su... 
Equipment fetish
Jeffloistarca, LOL, you got it bad. 
SunfireTG3- Para HaloC2 or Krell Showcase ?
Samski, I can't help you out much on your pick as I have never listened to the Krell or Parasound. I do own a Sunfire Theatergrand II and can say that the sunfire's are very good on movies and music, they are also very easy to set up and use. I ha... 
Choosing my speaker time
Michel, you got some great speakers and should be set for a long time in the speaker department. 
How can I improve my HT audio?
I would replace one or the other, keep the brand you think are the best sound of the two. One thing is for sure, Kappas sound nothing like Definitive brand of speakers. Your system will sound much better if you stick with one brand all the way aro... 
Best pre-amp w/ HT pass thru
I have Krell ksa-250 with sunfire pre-pro. I use Bent audio passive unit for two channel pass through. 
How would the Merlin VSM's sound for HomeTheater?
They would sound great, I have tried my apogee centaur minor's in my hometheater system just to hear how they sounded (with sub) and the sound was fantastic. As long as the Merlin's are a good match for your room you should have a great system. 
HELP I need alot of audio advice....
The Apex is not what you want for music to shine in your system, I agree with Highend and Weiserb, upgrade it first with something better for music. 
Choosing my speaker time
I would try to check out the VMPS line of speakers if you can, lots of models in all size and price range. All vmps speakers I have listen to have great bass and you just can't beat the sound of ribbons for mid/highs. Not a lot of dealers but you ... 
Multichannel Silence
Eldartford, the center channel on this disc is blended in pretty much with the front L/R channels with very little use of solo center info. I know some disc's use center for soloist but this one is pretty much equal across the front three channels... 
Multichannel Silence
I have Hilary Hahn Brahms/Stravinsky violin concertos (sony classical) and mine has all channels, check your player settings maybe? Is this the disc you refer to? 
Can anyone help me out?
I think you are 100% right, take him to listen to a couple of small systems if you can. Go listen to the bose system, have them turn that toy sub off so he can hear how bad those bose cubes sound without it. If they can't turn it off and still pla... 
Best high current SS Mono amps
Rogue has a new tube amp out for about $6000, 250 watts per and has 4/8 ohm taps, balanced inputs. Saw a picture of it today over at AA forum, one fine looking amp but a little on the heavy side at 200 lbs. 
Need advice on choosing rears with B&W N804s?.
I would try to find some B&W's for the rears or at the very least, speakers that are of the same sound as your center speaker. A lot of movies and music pan from rear to front or front to rear, its not all side to side so you want very little ...