jpaik

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"Professional" or "Commerical" Display Monitors
Cw, when I was looking for a new "tv". I went through the same thought process as you. I didn't want/need speakers or tuner. Long story short: I went with an NEC display, and couldn't be happier with the decision. Panasonic seems to be top-of-mind... 
Cambridge Audio 540R / B&W 704
I have this receiver and it happily drives both my pair of Spica TC-50s, and a set of JM Lab Chorus. I don't have specific answer to your question, but I suugest you go to the Cambridge www site, and go to the Forums area. Post the question there.... 
"Commercial" plasma screens the real deal for HT?
You know,I should look at what I actually did receive! I think the ones I got were the "better solution" ones you are using. Also, my NEC plasma has both BNC and RCA inputs.J. 
"Commercial" plasma screens the real deal for HT?
When I got my commercial plasma, I asked for some BNC-to-RCA adapters. Vendor threw a bunch in at no cost. Problem solved. 
"Commercial" plasma screens the real deal for HT?
That salesguy needs to back to diplay school. What a load o' BS. Plasmas can suffer from burn-in, but with normal use (like not leaving a still-image on the screen for hours) you shouldn't have any problems. 
"Commercial" plasma screens the real deal for HT?
I have a plasma display from NEC. It is a non-consumer model as it does not have a tuner or speakers..a true display only. Excellent product, and I saved a ton of CAN$ by avoiding the retail, consumer marketplace and sourcing it elsewhere. In addi... 
Tube pre-amps: what defines "better"
Many thanks to all of you, who provided such thoughtful responses and advice. I finally have some time to read carefully through what you have written and digest it all!J. 
DVD-A catalog?
In Canada, HMV/Amazon.ca has a list of 503 DVD-A titles on their www site. You'll likely never see a list of ALL the titles available on the market. There will always be small operations below the radar screen.My CAN$0.02 
Cost to replace BK ST140 in todays $$$'s & quality
Rx8man, I own a B&K ST-140. No dealer network in Canada any longer, unfortunately. Who is John Hillig, and how does he fit into the amp picture?Thanks!J. 
2-channel pre-amp and dedicated processor?
Very clear! Need to decide whether this plan, while good in theory, may be a big pain in the a**, in terms of timbre matching, volume control, etc. There will also be more hands on the wheel than mine in the room, when it comes to HT.J. 
2-channel pre-amp and dedicated processor?
Treyhoss, I want to route the typical digital signals: DD, DTS, Pro-logic. A Processor won't provide high-end audio performance: it can't be a substitute for a good pre-amp, and I don't expect it to be. I would like it to be outside the music sign... 
2-channel pre-amp and dedicated processor?
Thanks to everyone! I know this is an issue discussed on the forum and trust me I have done searches for threads on it.Jdodmead: I think I understand what you are saying. I want the surround processor to just decode the digital signals, provide no...