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Cable Distances
If you decide to use speaker cable in the long run, make sure it is as nuetral as you can find. I personnally dis-agree with running the interconnect over that long of a run as it may introduce interference to the amps. I am not debating with Sids... 
home theatre questions
My first question is. What is your budget and what size is the room the system will be used in? 
Why Veneer?
The use of real wood is actually a bad idea as wood never dies. Wood is constantly moving with climate changes it absorbs moisture and the dries causing it to expand and contract. There in lies the problem, it causes the surface to develope 'check... 
anyone ever build their own T.T.?
I only made one attempt and I offer only one peice of advice. Don't go to Briggs&Stratton for a motor. 
SACD or DVD Audio, which one is winning the race?
It appears now that the manufactures, Pioneer, Marantz, Denon, Onkyo/Integra, and Linn, are making players that support all formats, that they will both survive. 
What to power Thiel 2.4 speakers?
What is your budget. Thiels like power, try a McIntosh MC352 or the new MC400 4500.oo. Or look at EDGE, Bryston,Sherbourne,etc. But I would get at least 300w to properkly drive the 2.4'sI did audition them and they were very impressive much better... 
Pink Floyd fans, Limited Ed CD Hybrid disc
Yes it sounds good but you mention a turntable in your system. Buy the LP, I have the MoFi pressing and the new pressing blows it away with detail, plus the packaging is unique as well, a true collectors item. 
Cable management
I went to Radio Shack and bought some of their Velcro strips that are made for tieing cables together. It is Velcro hook on one side and loop on the other so you can wrap it on to it's self. You can cut it to any length you need. Also use the hook... 
Madrigal is Closed
Gorf, my appologies, but a rep was probably doing just that "damage control" You seem to be a lot closer to the fire than he is. Best Wishes 
Madrigal is Closed
Correction, Madrigal is not closed. What has taken place is as follows. Harmon International the mother company of Madrigal has recently purchased Lexicon. And due the brand name recognition that Lexicon has, they have decided to desolve Madrigal ... 
Left channel produces NO sound.......Help needed
have you tried to isolate the problem by switching left/right and right/left that may reveal the sourceof the problem 
HDCD list..........
try HDCD.com that is pacific micrsonics web pagealso amusicdirect.com will list by HDCD as a catagory 
Entry-level speakers
Take look at either the Acoustic Energy Aegis or Energy Connisour line 
Revel F-30 versus B&W matrix 802 series III
Actually I have aquestion for you. Now that you have owned the F30's do you find the tweeter a little edgy? I have been considering the purchase of these but I found them a little too crisp in the highs. Just asking for an opinion. 
Long v. short
I would say depending on the size of your speakers, if they are small back the up to a short wall but if larger the wide wall will give you a more spacious sound. personnally I would go with the speakers aiming at the furthest wall. Especially if ...