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Room size
Thanks for all responses so far. Zenblaster, the Mani 2 is the speaker I have been seriously considering. My original post was in reference to comments like " needs a large room to breathe" , or " will overpower a small room." I was just never sur... 
Who could fix a driver on a Mission 781monitor
Try to deal directly with Mission if you can. A few years ago I blew the woofer on one. The local dealer (who I did not buy them from) gave me a phone # that I beleive was in CA. I called and spoke with a great guy, he Fed Ex'd a new one over nigh... 
New fantastic room but system pissing off neighbor
Maybe it isn't the music... do you shower and brush your teeth? JK 
Digital remastering of CD's
Pdn, FWIW, all of CCR's catalog has been remastered. 
Variable plasma picture quality
Check your coax cable to be sure it is at least rg61. If you have old rg59 cable the picture really suffers... 
What's up with Harmon Kardon receiver line?
I just bought the HK avr 254 and love it. I researched all the brands mentioned here and dont regret my choice. I heard the Denons were a pain in the ass to set up and their remotes stunk. I just didnt like the look of the Yamaha with all the yell... 
Avr set up question
thanks fellas. So I would just have to run a digital audio out of the dvd into the avr for my surround? 
Avr set up question
thanks fellas 
Rega P25-best upgrade
Agree Mingles, its just worth noting that the original poster never even said what arm he IS using (assume a P6?). Also,as you noted , it would be good to make a specific recommendation, not just an all encompassing "change the arm " 
Rega P25-best upgrade
I bet it's one he sells... 
Denon AVR-2808CI or Onkyo TX-SR805?
Go to shoponkyo.com. You can get a refurbed 805 for $549. 
Blue-ray player with good 2ch sound?
.I just got the new Oppo 981,and while it wont do Blue Ray, it is outstanding with DVD. Also plays SACd, HDCD,and pretty much anything but BR. Steal for the $. Oppodigital.com 
'they blew'em off the stage'
Steve Earle opened for Bob Dylan. No contest... 
Mogami balanced cables .... or another brand?
For Mogami, Canare: Markertek.com 
Longest continuous playing songs
Inagadadavida :)