Why do all audio forums on the internet seem "dead" ?

Yeah, it's pointless bashing at snake oils. It's just I'm still kinda pissed about how much money I'm going to lose on them.

The best bang for the buck is definitely used pro audio equiptments, the 5.1 system I'm building now cost a fraction of my previous stereo setup, and there is just no comparison.

Fair enough Coli. Tascam huh, have to look into that one.

I understand and I am happy that you have found an alternative mode of enjoyment.  I must warn you however, I also did what you are doing now and regretted it later.  One day I played my favorite music and it sunk in that the glorious sound I had taken for granted was gone and I began to really hear the replacement Pro stuff for what it was...great sound reinforcement!

I’m guessing Crown and Peavey.

Yamaha and Denon stuff with Monster Studio links....the Denon CD player wasn't half bad but the overall sound wasn't even close.  But that's me....most musicians don't own or care for stereo systems.  Enjoy what you does it for you....some like redheads and others prefer blondes.  I'm a brunette guy....they all have the same parts, they just perform differently under certain dynamic conditions:)