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  1. Tom Mertz

    DVD players (and receivers): Marantz and Denon

    I'm just getting my feet wet in the home theater world, and will be upgrading my receiver and DVD player soon. I currently have Paradigm Monitor 7/cc-370/ADP-370/PS and am looking at Denon or Marantz to run with them. I've heard alot more about Denon than I have Marantz. The shop where I...
  2. Tom Mertz

    Paradigm cc-370 vs ow-cc-370: any performance differences?

    I'd like to add a Paradigm center channel, but I'm not a big fan of having it sit on top of the TV. The on-wall version is appealing for that reason. I know on paper they are identical, but has anyone had a chance to compare them side by side?
  3. Tom Mertz

    5.1 through optical connection?

    Is it possible to get 5.1 decoding through an optical cable, or do I need to use the specific 5.1 connections in order to get that? Sorry for the lame question, but I have had various answers and would just like to clarify. I'm currently using an optical connection, but when watching a DVD...
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    Paradigm Monitor 7's and shielding

    I looked at some Monitor 7's this weekend and really liked them. Yesterday I got to thinking about shielding. I was just assuming that they were shielded, but from what I've read so far today, they're not - although the Paradigm catalog says there is a MagneShield option. Does anyone happen...
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