nickjn

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Do you leave your components on 24/7?
Leaving it on is not a problem, except for thunderstorms. :\ 
How Important is RPM for Hard Drives
The higher the RPM on a hard drive, the faster the data will be accessed...but the faster the hdd, the hotter it is. You'll need some cooling for it. :)If you have a 5400 or 7200 rpm hdd, it wont affect music playback. 
Marantz SR5005 or Yamaha RX-A700
Why not buy the Marantz SR7005? i have hear good things about it. + you can upgrade the firmware over the internet. 
ATI 2005 or Emotiva EPA-5
You cant go wrong with ATI. It a powerful unit that Will be able to drive almost any speaker. Even if you decide to upgrade. 
NAD T747 OR Marantz SR7005
I had the chance to use my uncle's NAD T747, i was impressed. Center channel had a good volume, lots of details on music, midrange and bass sounded great on movies.