sugarbrie

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Affordable separate vs. high end receiver – which
You can stick with Rotel. The RSX-1055 and RSX-1065 receivers are really nice for their price point; and do work well being in one case. They have the capability of adding a power amp to them, which makes them 7.1 surround. 
Buzzing in my speakers w/ new amp
Lift the ground on the ampilfier's AC plug?? 
I need a new Web Browser....now
Yes..try out the Mozilla browser... 
REL Subs: have you changed the stock cables?
I found a better power cord was worth it.I don't have one; but many others have gotten good results with a custom XLO Neutrik cable ordered through The Cable Company. 
Are balanced interconnects usually better?
Ditto above, especially for long runs..... 
Why so many problems with martin logan?
Since most audio companies do not ship directly to consumer's homes, I doubt their packing is to blame. They seem to arrive at dealers in one piece. 
Why so many problems with martin logan?
How is shipping damage a manufacturing defect and ML's fault ?? 
TV with better speakers
David, You may need some kind of integrated amplifier or receiver if those audio ouputs are the typical line level outputs. It should work fine otherwise.If they are tied to the TV's volume control, then you're in business as is... 
HDCD list..........
Some CD's with HDCD tracks do not say they are HDCD anywhere on the packaging. These are still listed on the HDCD website. 
Cd player or Nautilus 804
I would try moving them out from the wall a lot just as an experiment. If the brightness abates, then waiting for them to break-in just might be futile. If speaker placement is the problem, then no period of break-in is going to really completely ... 
Best Musical Home Theater Speaker
I would pick speakers that you like for music (probably the front two). The movies will be fine; just let your spouse pick the rest of the surround speakers that meet with approval for appearance, etc. 
Revel F-30 versus B&W matrix 802 series III
No you're not crazy. If that is the sound you like then get them. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the B&W Matrix series. You'll probably have some money left over for other upgrades/tweeks. Get the Sound Anchor stands to go with them.Ju... 
Cd player or Nautilus 804
Are the N804's near the wall? If so, move them out some; 4 feet or more if you can. What you describe happens with the "tweeter on top" in some rooms if the speakers are near the wall.Speaker placements matters a lot in many rooms.. 
"Beginner" audiophile Turntable for $200-$300?
I think he asked for "plug and play" solutions. It can be a lot of work buying various separate parts, and then mounting and aligning the arm, cartridge, etc..; for a beginner it's maybe too much.... 
Adcom ACE 515 problem
I would just sell it on eBay and disclose the potential problem in full. It does work as far as filtering goes, and will do no harm anyway, so someone will buy it as is. Start the bidding at $9.99 so it only costs you a 30 cent insertion fee.I wou...