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Good preamp suggestion for around $1000
Oh yeah, it must have a remote for volume control. 
Good preamp suggestion for around $1000
Alot of excellent choices. I am leaning toward solid state simply because I am a newbie in the pre amp arena and the maintenance of tubes (and the interchangeability as well as customizeability) seems a bit daunting.I will only be using it for CD ... 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
My La-Z-Boys rock AND recline ;)But they don't shake unless I let my dog scratch himself while leaning up against it. 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
Why Sony crap? My HT was just under $7000 (including TV and DVD player) and it definitely sounds better than the theater. And I go to only state of the art movie theaters here in Tampa, Fl. Aragon Soundstage Proc, Odyssey Stratos 2ch amp (with cap... 
Review: Paradigm PW-2200 Subwoofer
Would mind giving up some of that upgrade info? I am interested in possibly doing this upgrade if it truly helps. 
Which artists do you just not get?
Yeah I read about that as well...very sensitive types concerned about appearance more than anything. I figured I'd coin a term oppositional to "metro" by using "rural".Didn't go over too well ;) 
Which artists do you just not get?
Would that make you "Rurasexual"? 
Your favourite recordings that everyone else hates
Replying here is like revealing your darkest music secrets. You know, those CD's that you keep in a "safe place" in case someone comes over and decides to look over your collection.Dokken, Outfield, Tesla, Lush, "Rock Star" soundtrack...I LOVE the... 
Which artists do you just not get?
Well, I think I'm gonna be lambasted for this one...80 posts and noone has mentioned this guy...everyone must like him but me.Neil Young. Ack. 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
I totally agree! I'd love a nice projector and screen setup but if I had that kind of diposable income I could pretty much buy whatever I wanted.For now I'll stick with my $30 Timex "Expedition" and my lo-end (high-end to me and everyone I know) H... 
Is $18,000 enough for a high end HT?
Well let's be honest, alot of people here are "Toy Boys". People who want to have the latest, greatest stuff. When the newest Video card comes out for the computer, they have to go out and get it! The grass is always greener on the newest side of ... 
Going from HT to 2CH...spkr suggestions $2000ish
The room is pretty well damped. Ceiling is about 14ft rising to 19ft as you approach listening position. Room is about 13ft wide by 19ft long. I sit about 11ft from the source lengthwise in the room.I listen to mostly upbeat stuff. Rock, techno, j... 
Best dd 5.1/dts processor for around 2k used
Aragon Stage One is nice with excellent analog passthrough for 2ch. Classe makes nice sounding equipment as well. 
High End HT
Well let's be honest, alot of people here are "Toy Boys". People who want to have the latest, greatest stuff. When the newest Video card comes out for the computer, they have to go out and get it! The grass is always greener on the newest side of ... 
Good DVD Concert?
Didn't expect this many responses so soon ;)Good stuff.Keep 'em coming.