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Oppo Blu-ray ???
I have the Oppo 980, and you can access all features, using an hdmi connection, including repeat play through the remote and do not need the tv to be on. You can set the the 980 to start a disc automatically as well, so whether a CD,SACD OR DVD-au... 
Sound for my new theater?
Actually, they are called the JTR Triple 12LF's. 
Sound for my new theater?
I have been reading about some speakers designed by Marc Seaton on AVSforum. They are called the triple 12LF's. I think they might be worth a look. 
DVD movies must have
Some reference movies in my collection for both video and sound are:The Lord the Ring series, extended versions. Blade 2, Some killer bass on this disc. -From Pixar-THE Incredibles, Toy Story 2 and Nemo. The image is as good as it gets with Pixar ... 
How does smoke effect speakers?
lets now forget that almost everything in a room where people smoke cigarettes will start to reek. Ever been in a hotel room where smoking is allowed. The bedding, curtains and everything else in the room are filled with the smell of stale smoke. ... 
Distortion on piano recordings? Advice appreciated
Another test which I have done under similar situations, is listen to the passage using my headphones only, and take the amps and speakers out of the mix. The times I did that, I still heard it and new it was the recording. 
your reference dvd
I second the Concert DVD's. Eric Claptons guitar festival from 2004. Also his latest Cream concert from 2005. For movies, all the pixar movies look and sound great, especially Nemo and the Incredibles. The Lord of the Rings Series, especially the ... 
Are lossless Codec's worth upgrading my processor
THe standard DVD's audio is compressed, whether it is DD or DTS. Not that I haven't heard great sound from them, especially concert DVD's and well recorded movies. The new formats sound is supposed to uncompressed. If you check the audio bit rate ... 
High efficient speakers
I've read some great things about the Emerald physics speakers. Check out the Klipsch Epic CF4's, that are being sold here on Audiogon. Another speaker worth hearing is the Von Sweikert DB-99's. 
Blu-Ray HD Audio Coding, worth $1000 Upgrade?
Coach, what version software is your PS3 using? You need version 2.41 or higher to enable the lossless audio. You do not have to search for pcm. it should come up automatically if your pioneer is set to auto and you run a blu-ray movie through an ... 
Integrate AVR and 2-Channel; Why so complicated?
When I had my tube integrated in my system, I ran a seperate set of speaker wires from it and had it coiled behind my floorstanders. I had the analog signals from my sources going in the tube amp and the digital signals going into my avr. Otherwis... 
Best Big Sub? or duals?
Take a look at a new sub from Hsu. It is a sealed sub with a 15" driver and is also wireless. I have been reading great things about it over at AVsforum on their sub forum. A great place to read up on whats out there. 
Blu-Ray HD Audio Coding, worth $1000 Upgrade?
Your new guy is wrong. The PS3 decodes both the newer hi-rez formats if you have followed up on downloading to the newer firmware. It will send the full bandwidth video and audio signal over an HDMI cable to the Pioneer. The Pioneer digital displa... 
Blu-Ray HD Audio Coding, worth $1000 Upgrade?
If I am not mistaken, your pioneer elite already has hdmi imputs, and the PS3 decodes the new formats internaly. So, your already there. 
Mitsubishi DLP problem
What your experiencing is most likely a ground loop. If your tv has a 3 pronged outlet plug, try using whats called a cheater plug, which converts a 3 prong to 2. The lines will probably go away. There are other fixes as well. Do a search for grou...