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Home Theatre Question
Thanks for the advice. I'll use 4 ceiling speakersfor the sides and rears, but for fronts, I'll use my TotemForest floorstanders, and I'll use a Totem center channel speaker. The Arcam avr350 should do a fine job with music and movies, and I can b... 
Home Theatre Question
Riley The friend is certified to install Focus4 Home Automation systems. He's not so skilled at surround sound,but he does install his speakers this way every time. He usually uses Marantz AV receivers and Proficient speakers and says that all of ... 
Indian Sitar Stuff
Check out Bhatt--Meeting at the River, very good 
Totem Forest, Spendor S6e, or Spendor S8e ??
Thanks guys ,for the advice. I thought most folkswould prefer the S8e's, as they did. Ive never tried the tabu's or MAni 2. Looks like I'll sell the Forest's atsome point, although Ive gotta admit the bassand mid's are fantastic on the Totem's. Sp... 
How much does your system retail for?
$ 15,800.00 for 2 channel HT with Plasma TV included Pioneer Elite Plasma, Plinius, TAD, Totem, Marantz, RGPC, Hsu, SignalCable 
First and last Integrated tube amp. not much $$$.
What about Cayin's A-88T, or 743D ? Can anyoneprovide a comparison of these units to the TA-30?The A-88T and 743D cost twice as much, but there arent many reviews of them. Can anyone help? 
Thoughts on the best "budget" amp/preamp combo?
Look at the Parasound Halo amp and pre-amp for $1500 
2 Channel SS Preamp Suggestions
Check out the Parasound Halo pre-amp for $800.Very nice, great features, and built by the legendaryJohn Curl.