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Hey Patrick, Have you considered the Emotiva UMC-1 AV Pre Amp? Should be out in a month or so and a bit less money. From what I have read it looks like a good fit. DC:P

Have you considered getting a Linksys WRT-54G router and flashing it with custom firmware? WRT54g can be found for cheap just be cautious about the version you get see dd-wrt.com for more info. DD-WRT for firmware, I have been using it on 2 routers. DC:P

No your not going crazy when using the optical connection from the PS3 to the STR-DE885/985 while watching blu-ray movies, DO NOT USE DOLBY DIGITAL! The reciever can not process a 640kbps feed. Sony USA ARTICLE KB C549452 Link My personal solution: From PS3 Settings menu Sound settings ->...

Well guys I hate to spoil your wattage party, but I have never been a SPL guy. Although some of the Multiple 20+Speaker multi amp SPL setups were neat, not my thing. I have always been a SQ type, Sound quality is all about the sound. I still use my MB Quart:cool: speakers that are over 10 years...

The brown-burr is a big point for me, Higher quality DA is important. The extra wattage does make a difference, dynamic headroom is the term as I recall. A laymans description would be 10 rowers going at 100% vs: 12 rowers going at 80%, the 12 have some flexibility. DC

Well in general I plan on using the built in amp section for the immediate future. The speakers I am going to use are rated for 100wRMS and more dynamic. From my years in car audio I have developed the mindset that it is better to have Extra wattage than Just Enough. Why drive the speakers with...

I'm am in the process of buying a new speakers and receiver. I have the speakers figured out - going with a 5.1 Klipsch F2 setup, Like the sound, local retailer special factory purchase price, easy upgrade to 7.1 with an extra pair of S2 The receiver choice is giving me a bit of a...