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B&W N803 versus Dynaudio Contour 3.4
If you buy used, you can probably get a pair of Nautilus802's for around $5,000. I like the 803's, but if I werebuying B & W, I'd rather have 802's. I've never heard theContour 3.4's so I can't help you there. 
SACD -- Hybrid, Single layer, Stereo, Multi?
Kr4 and Aroc -- Thanks for the info! 
SACD -- Hybrid, Single layer, Stereo, Multi?
Rar1 --Thanks for the link. What I am wondering is -- whetheror not a Stereo SACD usually includes a multi-channelSACD version and whether a multi-channel SACD usuallyincludes a Stereo SACD version -- AND -- if there isa qualitative difference bet... 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
Microhenry. 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
Tireguy --"the watchman may be the upgrade to have someone watch the system while your away??? :)"LOL. Smart aleck! :-)Thanks for the correction on the Switchman. 
Chair or Sofa? Which do you use?
jax2 -- LOL! 
Amplifier Recommendation for B&W Nautilis 804
Jeff -- go to Plinius' web-site -- they should have adealer locator or a US distributor who you can contactto find your nearest dealer. 
Hi-Fi wanna-be needing advice on an Amp purchase
Z-Man -- Excellent points. 
Lamer questionDVD + A/V receiver + STEREO amp + CD
Your receiver will have inputs -- you will connect yourCD player and DVD player to those.Your receiver will have outputs to the amplifiers --you will run cables from those to your amps.If you like the DACS in your CD player, find a receiverwith an... 
Hi-Fi wanna-be needing advice on an Amp purchase
IMO, Paradigm and Anthem make a great match. Both Paradigmand Anthem are owned by the same parent company -- oftenyou get good synergy that way. Anthem MCA amps [and theAVM20 processor] are a great value. You will get far bettersound with separate... 
Amplifier Recommendation for B&W Nautilis 804
Jeff --Amps do make a difference. I recently added KrellFPB 350 MCX monos to the front left and right andI was able to turn my subwoofer completely off. TheKrells really filled out the bass, made it nice andtight, deep and detailed. Then again, my... 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
I have gotten some information. The EMM Labs DAC6 set-up involves: A transport -- either a modified Philips SACD 1000 [$1,050 for modification -- you supply the Philips --this may have been discontinued -- check with yourdealer] Or a unit from Mei... 
Is 3 CH with a HT pre/pro better than 2 Channel
Yyz --I find that 90% of the time, while watching DVD's, thereis nothing coming out of the rear surrounds. However,there are a few DVD's that have sequences using the rearsurrounds that *will* blow you away. If you are intothose types of films -- ... 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
Is the EMM Labs equipment set up to acquire future updates? 
EMM Labs DAC6 vs. latest version dCS
If the Phillips Transport *can* still be used for DVD's,can the Video function be defeated during music listening?