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Blu Ray Plyr for Two-Channel Stereo RCA Outputs ?
Learning about Blu Ray....have been watching dvds through my 2-ch  stereo.1) Do Blu Ray movie tracks come in verhy hi-rez digital format??   Some of them? All of them??  If only some, how can one find out what the audio track format is??2) I want ... 
Great multichannel amps do not cut it in stereo
I live in small NYC apartment...the living room is used for BOTH my 2 channel audiophile system AND my movie theater as with ceiling-mounted projected projecting between my Platinum Audio Solo speakers onto the wall.  I am thinking about the follo... 
Tandberg sounds bright.
I had a Tandberg 3016a,  220w into 8 ohms...weighed about 70 pounds...played sweetly into my Dayton Wright XG10 MkII electrostats.  Absolutely NOT bright,,, but warm, musical and POWERFUL!!!  
Interconnect with great dynamics and bass slam ,
Yup...I replaced some DH Labs ic's and digital cables with....(wait for it) and now have bass authority, bass presence, bass excitement, bass detail...all while getting smooth, detailed, shimmery highs...with TARA LABS DECADE interconnects and dig... 
Best Integrated Amp? Help...
In the $1100 range think Plinius 8200 Mk II integrated. 
HDMI dembedder option for DAC use?
QUESTION: After buying a Blu-ray player (which?), then how can i get Dolby True HD and/or DTS HD Maste hi-bit-rate PCM movie audio, into my 2-channel Bel Canto 2.5 DAC, then to my amp? and speakers?? I WANT HI-REZ SOUND when watching movies.Right ... 
Benchmark Dac1 HDR vs Bel Canto 2.5????
I've had the Bel Canto 2.5 now 2 weeks. First a little of my dac history. It is replacing my long-term favorite Benchmark DAC1. Bought one 5 years ago,a 2010 version. I liked it so much that i decided to "upgrade" to the Benchmark DAC1 HDR - big m... 
Advice on stand mount speakers
Platinum Audio Solo's with dedicated stands! I have them in moderate size NYC LR....13'x23' No sub needed. Requires POWER...150 good w/ch at least. 
is oppo only bluray w/ hdmi in, stereo analog out?
BUT i heard the stereo out is a) through its own dac which probably is not as good as yours nor voiced to your liking ....and b) the signal going to the 2ch rca outputs or xlr are dumbed down .... and NOT anywhere near hi-rez PCM found in the blu-... 
Powerful Integrated amp for Proac Super Tablettes
tandberg 3016.....200w into 8, 400 into 4......800 into 2POWER!!! 
Best Digital Coax for Tube System under $300
DH Labs Silver Sonic USB coax uses silver coated OFHC copper...detail without stridency...and inexpensive. Great reviews. 
Seeking alternatives to Oppo
You get SIXTY DAYS TO AUDITION the OPPO 105 from CRUTCHFIELD !! 
Stax stax ESL-F81 - please help
When they are found for sale, what do the F-81 speakers go for??andAre there any ss amps power them well enough?? 
Best DAC ?
The best dac the one that makes you happy when you consider the combination of improved musicality and the price you paid for your new dac.That being said, consider auditioning dacs from audio emporiums that allow you home trial periods with money... 
Benchmark DAC1 HDR - Used for 3 years
They sell new for $1595 now – there was a several hundred price dollar price drop. I I bet they are coming out with a new model. I think I know why... See the * belowAs for a fair price....see what similar age HDR are going for on Audiogon ( (aski...