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Best new 70" to 80" display
"new Elite"? A new Pioneer Elite 70" plasma? Got a link to this information? 
What is the best A/V Receiver out there?
I replaced an Integra with a Pioneer SC-27. While I never did a direct comparison with Arcam and the Pioneer I would suggest that the Arcam will have a richer sound than the Pioneer at normal listening levels. Pushing both to their limits with ine... 
Final verdict with amplifier
Power handling is not your issue. You can ruin your speakers by unknowingly over driving a twenty watt solid state amplifier into clipping. Most consumer speaker manufactures provide basic amplifier guidelines for optimum performance. In this case... 
Separate volume controls for left & right channels
Seakayaker, here's a picture of the Ayre K1.http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/ayre_k1xe_v1xe_followup.htm 
Separate volume controls for left & right channels
+1 Wilsynet and Stanwal. I dreaded mine after the first month of use, now long gone. I laugh when I see them now. 
Need input on building a new HT/music system
Tesseract, Never heard the Anthem, NAD or the speakers your interested in. I did an in store audition of the Arcam 600 with my Triangle Cometes some time ago. Aside from the receivers issues it did have a more refined sound than the other receiver... 
5.1 small speaker recommendations
I did an in ceiling 5.1 installation using Gallo's, a small Velodyne sub, and a very inexpensive Panasonic switching receiver. I found the results very impressive considering the budget. I can only guess by placing those drivers at ear level would... 
Need input on building a new HT/music system
OP, "This is the first I hear about Arcam not being reliable, I've read that it had software issues and that most were resolved that being said there alot of isues with most electronics, does this mean we should forget about it?"At the very least ... 
Audible Illusions M3A preamp--best matching amp
A better question might be where are the volume attenuators set at normal listening levels with a particular amplifier. Look here then do a broad search.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1137965724&read&keyw&zzpremier+s... 
TV only recommendation
Theo, I have a Kuro Elite FD151 with no noise whatsoever. 
Nuforce 9.02 + Eggleston speakers
To bring out the best in any speaker one needs to find out what amplification the designer used in his development process. Some designers may be hesitant to offer this information for many reasons. Even so, there could easily be an amplifier who'... 
What Amp to drive Apogee Centaur Majors?
I seem to remember H2O amplifiers were designed around the unique load requirements that Apogee panels present. http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/h2o2/1.html 
Is McIntosh a stepping stone into HI/FI?
Speaker synergy and personal taste generally guides one with electronics decisions these days. Historically, McIntosh was of great consideration in the world of Hi-Fi as there were few other choices. One can easily appreciate McIntosh for their co... 
Oh how I wish Class D amps ...
"Atmasphere, OK. But FWIW, there should be no problem with almost any preamp, tube or transistor, driving a class D amp. From my non professional experience. I was immediately taken by my first switching amplifiers lack of fatigue and its unusuall... 
Stereo Imaging
+1 Cdwallace3. Actually your missing a geat deal but if your OK with it then that's all that matters.The center is somewhat like the audio fulcrum for multi channel dialogue location. Inserting a display on plane between my two channel speakers in...