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I just got a pair of Axiom M80 with the VPN150. I like the speakers very much and they sound sweet. However, I have always wanted a set of Paradigm Studio Reference 100 with Studio CC. I can spend $700 (Canadian funds) more to get the Paradigm Studio package. But I hate to bring the Axiom set...

Hi, Just want to know if any of you have comments on Yamaha CDV-1700. It is a clone of Pioneer CLD-1750. I am trying to evaluate this unit and see if I can get it as my second backup unit. thanks in advance. Wei

Jeremy: the price for the 555ES at your local dealer will definitely be more expensive than ordering from web dealers such as J&R. You can use the web dealers' price as a reference point when negotiating with the local dealer. As others have mentioned the web dealers' price range is between...

Jeremy: I own both DVP9000ES and SCDC555ES. The build quality of 555 is nothing short of what is with 9000ES. The 9000ES is listed at $1700 for its quality in both video and audio. However the 555ES is listed at $1700 for its dedicated performance in audio only -- there is more money spent on...

I second Rachael on the Pioneer Elite SP-99D. It is one of the best stand-alone AC-3 processors ever made. It has one dedicated AC-3 input, one coaxial input, one otpical input and 2 sets of analog inputs. It can only output in 5.1 channel (as Rachael mentioned there is no digital output) so...

Martin and others: I called Sony again today and a lady who answered the phone told me Sony canada will repair units purchased from US source but they will charge you for the repair -- in other words Sony Canada will not honor the 5 year warranty from Sony USA -- "they are two different...

Hi, Keith: You may want to try some used ones first. I just got a Kenwood KT42B for $3 (Canadian) this weekend from a garage sale. It has 16 preset stations (AM and FM together) but does not have a remote. The unit works perfect. I tried some second market antenna (UHF/VHF/FM) but it did not...

I called Sony Canada's customer service. The lady who answered the phone told me they will honour Sony's warranty even if you get the units from the states. You just have to keep your warranty card handy. When I talk to the sales rep from J&R he also told me if my unit goes wrong in the first...

Sony Canada will look after the ES warranty. the only difference is you only have 3 years ES warranty in Canada. I live in Toronto. I ordered my SCDC-555ES from J&R under Keith's "instigation". J&R quoted me for US$ 570 shipped. I took the quote to the Sony store here wondering if they would...

I got a Pioneer CLD-909 yesterday for $55 Canadian (in US currency it is $36). The unit comes with user manual and, surprisingly, the original remote. It is in very good shape (considering it was made in 1986) and in good working condition. I got this unit as a backup for my CLD-505 (OEM model...

I have been using what TimG suggested for several months and there is no noticeable degradation in video quality. The passive switch I am using is a Sony SB-V40. I paid 40 bucks for the unit 5 years ago and it was put aside for a while until I needed to hook up two DVD players to my Sony 53HS30...

Hi, Keith: first thank you for the valuable posts you contributed to the list. I purchased my SCD-C555ES from J&R after reading your post -- although I already own the DVP-9000ES. I just have a quick question for you and others who own Sony ES minidisc decks. Now it is very difficult to get...