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oppo bdp 83 with integra 9.8 processor
I have both units also, a good combination for Video, Music and Movies.I have experimented with the video quality from both players. It is hard to beat the Anchor Bay chip set and video quality from the Oppo BDP 83, but the Reon is not bad in the ... 
Best Power Cord for Parasound Halo JC1's
I have a suggestion for a Power Cord for your Parasound Halo amp.I have an ATI 3007 high current amp - 300w @ 8ohms.I purchased a 20 amp PC from Balanced Power Technologies (BPT). I have been very happy with the PC, it works well with high current... 
So Many Choices - PCords for Digital Sources?
I appreciate the advise on Power Cords. Some have suggested to look at other areas of my system to improve. I am quite happy with my current equipment and how it sounds for HT and 2 channel. I might looks at some improvements to my listening room ... 
Home Theater Preamp/amp advice.
If you want to be able to use the new Codedec's and HDMI connectivity, go with the latest units that can accomodate the formats (Dolby HD & DTS HD). If you have Blu-Ray, HD TV box and computer, definitely go with newest technology.My Recommend... 
OPPO BDP 83 as Redbook player?
I've had my BDP 83 for about 3 months now. I have been tinkering with the sound as a transport with an external DAC and different cables. I hooked in a DacMagic to the Oppo via a high quality Analysis Plus digital interconnect. I am running the Da... 
Usher: Dancer vs 6 vs X series
There is a world of difference between the Usher series speakers. I've owned the X series in the past. They sound pretty good, but are not as detailed in the mid's and high's.I now own 4 BE 718's and the new BE center channel. The BE series is bal... 
Need help in picking a 300w 7channel amp.
Take a look at Amplifier Technology Inc (ATI) amps. I picked up an ATI 3007 7 channel amp recently - 300 watts @ 8 ohms. They are the same company that owns Theta now. Built like a tank, tons of power, fully balanced design and sounds great. You c... 
Usher Be - 718's for Home Theater and 2 Channel
Thanks for the suggestion, Zieman. Unfortunately, I have no room to move the seats forward. I just purchased a new Pioneer Elite 60" Plasma a couple of weeks ago and I don't have the room to move closer to it.Maybe I just have acoustic challenges ... 
New Processor - HDMI Switching???
Thanks for the information regarding the Arcam processors. I understand that it only acts as an HDMI switching function.I was at a Sony shop today looking at Blu Ray players. Just FYI, they are releasing a new machine in the next 60 days. I was lo...