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Best Blu-ray/DVD player for under $800?
Samsung 
Personal amp evolution
Marantz 2020B 40 watt recieverNacamichi RecieverYamaha integrated amp 65 wattsMcIntosh reciver 1700B & K 202 PlusMcIntosh MC206 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
Thiel CS3.7 
Why aren't there more Blu Ray/DVD transports?
because a cheapo Blue Ray DVD sounds the same 
Rack/component fans?
TARGET 
Peamp/Amp for Thiel 3.7
McIntosh mono ampsMcIntosh preampand listen to the latest KrellThe 3.7s when feed the right electronucs will come alive and blow you away 
McIntosh and Brystons: Fair comparison ?
I have owned both. The Byston has a softer sound more air. The McIntosh has a more up front in your face sound. Used McIntosh bring 50 to 120% of their original investment depending on year and model. Bryston bring 30-50% of their value. Go with y... 
Denon or Marantz? Home theater beginner.
I would go with the B& W speakers and for home theater recievers check out Onkyo and Denon for best value 
Suggestions on a Blu-ray DVD player?
current Samsung under $250 are bargains 
Some advice needed
B & K bargain 
Is Kind of Blue the Best Jazz Album Ever
There is not a best of anything. But the most underated jazz CD that no one has heard of and everyone should buy is a CD by Ray Conig Jr titled TRIO. It has no vocals and consists of a stand up bass, piano and drums. Sometimes simple is best. Give... 
What are the Best FM tuners?
McImtosh MR78McIntosh MR85Magnum 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
I have been to hundreds. But this will be easy-1)Steely Dan-Houston 2009 Verizon Theater2)Neil Young 2005 Woodlands TX3)Any Eagle concert4)Radnney Foster-played in my living room at a private party5)Cat Stevens 1977 Ft Worth Tx 
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
For audio my current system blows me away. For 2ch the componets are Meridian 508 CD player,Kimber PBJ interconnects, Thiel CS 2.3 speakers with MIT cable and Velodyne F1800 sub crossed over at 80 hz, turn table B&) TX linerar tracking with MM... 
Driving a Thiel
I have had Thiel 1.0, 1.2, 2.0, 2.2 ans 2.3and used B & K 202 200 wt-OKMcIntosh 200 wt-MC206-Heavenno a cheapo reciever will not work