kennyt

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Not considerin3D,isn't AV market rather stagnant?
Excuse my error, I meant to say Quad Full HD not four! 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
Tylercoupe,I don't know I would agree that the Ref 5 is any more than 80% of the 40th AE. I had them both for a while and when swapping back in the Ref 5 the sound compared to the AE was thin (something I never thought I'd say about the Ref 5!) an... 
Not considerin3D,isn't AV market rather stagnant?
Criderfive,You do realize that the standard chosen for home is Quad Four HD not Cinema 4k right?Their is only an 8% difference in the number of pixels but QFHD will allow use of the 16:9 aspect ratio.I doubt you will see any/many more TRUE Cinema ... 
worst cover songs.....
Viridian,How could you hate the Pat Boone In a Metal Mood?????I bought that disc for shits and giggles and played it once in my convertible driving down the beach, I laughed so hard throughout I was crying!!!! That album is hysterically funny and ... 
Not considerin3D,isn't AV market rather stagnant?
While I agree with 3D sucking a$$ I think 4k IS a huge benefit especially for those of us who need large fixed pixel displays. the Sharp 80' 1080p sets screen doors so bad you can see it at 8-10 feet, the pixels simply are too large for any reason... 
Long interconnect cables
I run 25 foot balanced to my front amps, not problem. 
Benchmark DAC 1- Pre
Play nice guys! Yes, I know personally from Benchmark (I've had the DAC 1 pre and HDR from them) that the only difference is the powered volume and remote. It is a great little piece! Awesome DAC and the analog section is pretty damn good as well.... 
Best audio purchase of 2011
This was a good year to be my rig, it got updated with Wilson Sasha W/P's and the Center 2 as well as upgrading my Krell Evo 403 to the 'e' status and I also got the ARC 40th Anniversary Edition preamp, also got an Oppo 95 but that is just for HT ... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Yeah, Macallan has essentially priced itself out of the market. They sell most of their product to Asia where it is a major status symbol, in the US me and my friends drink the 21 Port Balvenie. It's available for ~$200 and is to my palette better... 
Should I upgrade to the Theta casablanca III HD
Told you!The level of realism offered from the new codecs of Blu-ray are insane on a good system! Hell they even sound better on a mid-grade system! 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
Doogie, Obviously I wouldn't! I was just curious what the price difference was and glad I sold my Ref 5 before the SE upgrade came out! I doubt I will ever need another preamp with the 40th AE, it truly SMOKES the Ref 5 and I loved the Ref 5 when ... 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
I already have the 40th AE so it had to go anyway..... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Rja,If you can find it try the 25 y/o Talisker....I still have a few ounces of that one left and it is insanely good! I used to drink Macallan but the prices have gone out of control. I used to get the 25 y/o for $99 and you could buy it in the gr... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
You are so right, the Macallan's have priced themselves out of the market for me, I remember when the 25 was $99 and was available in the grocery store! Now it's hidden behind the counter in the LLS! 
Audio Research Ref 5 and Krell amps
That seems pretty fair, I like that they use the 40th AE faceplate on the SE model (I always disliked the recessed button)Also makes me glad I just recently sold me Ref 5 before the SE version came out!!!