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I use the NeoTV for the same purposes you describe (Bluray + DVD ISO) and have been very happy with it for 2-years (early adopter). It also handles FLAC very well.I love the "movie wall" which makes...

All things considered, I would probably agree, especially if the statement was "receivers are not primarily made for music". On any piece of equipment meeting a price point, compromises have to be...

Well, that article and the 62 posts in this thread certainly clears a lot of things up regarding cables.

I now know that some extremely expensive cables may or may not sound differently than...

Thanks for the pictures & looking forward to your thoughts on the setup and sound. You must be excited since you're up at 2:30AM snapping pictures and posting.

I too would very very interested in the results. I'm using a NAD T-747 receiver as a processor currently and while relatively happy with it, I'm thinking ARC may be a step up while maintaining the...

When I got my SDA 1Cs several years ago I moved my SDA2s to surround sound duty as an experiment. I personally did not like it. The general consensus is that surrounds should produce a diffused...

As F1nut said, it would be very helpful to know exactly what SDA2 speakers you have (SDA2/A/B) if you want specifics. All are upgradeable, and yes it essentially comes down to de-soldering/removing...

There are a few SL2000 advocates (not many) but the general consensus is that the 194's are a major improvement, with benefits not just limited to higher volumes. I was OK with the stock tweeters in...

For the surrounds you would initially wire the surrounds and set the receiver accordingly for 5.1. For 7.1 you would connect the back surrounds.

I used to own a 5-channel ATI amp about (5 years ago) and liked it a lot. At the time, Outlaw Audio amps were re-branded ATI's so that should give you an idea of the sonic signatures. Far as I know,...

All good recommendations. If you really want to keep things simple and just want to store FLAC files with appropriate backup, why not just use the calculations in here (roughly 30-35 songs per GB) to...

I too favor the JBOD pooled approach as wolfman1138 above mentioned. Drivebender will allow you to undo without losing any data, and will allow "normal" access to your files should you need it. It...

Either the 52 or the 55 would work fine IF you also go the separate amp route. Of course you give up the Elite name, better chassis build quality and isolation, bigger caps / power supply, and a...

I have been using the previous version T747 for over a year and have been very happy with it. My usage is both music & movies (30/70) and it does very well with both. I do not use its video...

The most often discussed (probably because they are reasonably priced) seem to be the APC-H15 mentioned above by thsmith, and the Belkin PF30 & PF60. The main difference between the two is that the...

I think tonyb is closer to the truth. I doubt Pioneer (and the others) are saying "Gee, we really don't need pre-outs because some people buy smaller speakers - so we should do them a favor and drop...

There are several threads discussing the "best" sounding model but the discussions always seem to pop up the SRS 2.3TL & 1.2TL as the best "big boys", then the 1C's and 2B's. I'd start there.

The receiver (mine is a NAD T747) does not get as hot with the Carver (just warm, actually) but it still generates heat because the video & audio processing chips are still active. The Carver is also...

My Carver 705x draws 85 watts (.7 amps) at idle according to the readout on my Belkin PF-60. It is barely warm but I do have it open on 3 sides with three inches on top. I leave it on all the time.

Thanks for the excellent write-up KayMan2. I've heard the Arcam and it's amazing. It wasn't out yet when I bought my NAD or I'd probably own one.

Maybe if more "high end boutique" audio-only...

I have used the WD but dumped it for my current Netgear NEO550. Both are media players capable of music + video but I liked the NEO interface better (easier to navigate). All my music is FLAC and I...

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I meant a Win7 load AND the typical group of MS Office apps plus everyday user programs/documents can run in the 60-65 GB range. My point was in response to the...

FLAC music files = about 35 per GB
DVD Movies = 4-6 GB each (depends on movie only or menus/extras/movies)
Bluray Movies = 30 - 40 GB each (but could go higher)

A typical Windows 7 operating...

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