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I'd also take a strong look at the Hitachi SWX line as there are two very positive recent reviews of this set in SGHT (NOV) and TPV (Nov/Dec). TPV reviewer compared the set side-by-side with his Pioneer Elite and the SWX held it own and actually outperformed the Elite in black level retention...

I'm using a 320 with a Rotel 1075 power amp, and I too have no issues. I was thinking of upgrading, but don't know if I can give up the Logic 7 processing! Phil

I'd second the ACI Sapphire III LE's! Phil

John: Great review! I look forward to hearing your impressions of the Mirage vs. the Gallo Due's. Phil

One more time through.....

I thought I read somewhere that Integra was coming out with a new pre-pro that was to be priced at 2K? Can anyone confirm or deny this...? Phil

The Sapphires are an excellent speaker! Click on my profile and you can read of my experience with them and the B&W 805 and Paradigm Studio 40's, or simply do a search on this forum. I wish I still had them. It was a good lessen in, "costs more" doesn't necessarily always mean "sounds...

Just another vote for L7 over DPLII. I'm using a HK 320, and I prefer the L7 for both music & movies.

I also noticed the A-Bus connection, RS 232 port, and that the video (component) bandwidth was increased from 35 MHz to 50MHz. It also weighs 8 lbs more than the 320. Phil

I've never had my 320 shut down either, but I'm only using it as a pre/pro. I'll second the poor remote comment. I too would buy mine all over again, and I've had Yammy, Denon, & Marantz. I've considered switching to the Outlaw 950 or Rotel 1066 but I can't give up the Logic 7, and the...

Earle: I agree about the flexibility. That is what drew me to the HK as a pre/amp. I have my speaker size and sub settings configured different for DVD movies, DPL TV shows, 2 channel stereo.. etc... The Logic 7 processing is the real "deal maker" if you ask me. Phil

Earle: Not trying to sound smart or anything, but did you check in the advanced menu to see what the OSD timeout was? On my 320, the shortest setting is 20 seconds, but maybe the 520 has a shorter setting? How would you compare the sound of the 520 to be vs. the 1055? Phil

Andrew: I too would be interested in what Rotel tells you. I e-mailed them with several specific questions about the 1066, and they asked for my telephone number. 5 minutes after I responded, they called me! One of the specific questions that I asked was regarding the 1055/1066 being the...

This may be old news (I didn't search this whole thread) but I had occasion to speak with Rotel the other day and I was informed that their first "official" software upgrade for the 1055/1066 is about ready and it will include new installation software so that you won't have to use...

Well it's been 9 months and the Marantz rep never got back in touch with me. The dealer that I purchased it off of also went out of business about 2 weeks after I returned it... I'm glad that I returned it when I did! I've never heard anyone state that the unit was ever corrected. I'm hoping...

I too would be interested in the comparison as I'm using a HK 320 as a pre/pro. My only problem is that I don't know if I can give up the Logic 7. I'd like to know if there is really much of a sound difference in 2 channel stereo. I've considered ordering a 950 and trying it for 30 days...

I'd like to hear more about people's impression of "Anthem Logic", especially in direct comparison to DPLII using analog sources.:D Phil

I'd like to hear more about people's impression of "Anthem Logic", especially in direct comparison to DPLII using analog sources. Phil

I was using a HK PA5800 with my HK 320 and brought home a Rotel 1075 for a week-end. After many hours a switching back and forth everyone in my house (kids included) concluded that the Rotel sounded much better than the 5800, both for music and HT. I've long since sold the 5800 and never did...

you're right about the application though... it (320/520)will NOT apply L7 to digital sources... the 8000 will though.

Yes, you actually select 6.1/7.1, and then tell it the number of surround back speakers that you are using. You would then only need (1) channel of amplification (for 6.1). I would'nt be afraid to try a cheaper amp/old receiver for this, but you may just have to experiment. Phil

Since the 320 only has amplification for 5 channels, you first would need a (2) channel amp. You would then use the pre-outs on the 320 labeled "SBR" & "SBL" (surround back left & right) to go into this (2) channel amp, and then connect your back surround speakers to that amp. Phil

Easy.... get the HK and don't look back:D Seriously, if you can, bring them home either one at a time, or a couple together and listen and USE them to see what YOU like the best. I've always been a big Denon fan so when I decided to upgrade I brought home the 2802, but I was also intrigued...

I chose the 1075 for my Studio 40's & CC center and think they sound great together! My main reasoning to go with the 1075 was that the 1095 was twice as much.($1800 vs. $900) I'm sure that it does sound better, I just wasn't convinced that it sounded $900 better? For the difference I could...

Lee: I also own the Paradigm Studio 40's and I can speak from experience, your 40's need more than a week to break-in themselves.... I almost returned mine after the first week! Since that time (2 years ago) I've A/B'd them against several different speakers all at home &...

Interesting test... the only problem I see is that it is subjective (from your memory) vs. objective, which I think would be the way to do it. I've demo'ed many pairs of speakers (side-by-side) before and I sometimes have a hard time remembering what the pair I just listened to 5 minutes ago...

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If you'll send it to me, I'll put it on my website for everyone. [email protected] Phil

Here is my understanding (atleast it's how mine works). The receiver has (2) speaker settings, LARGE or SMALL. When you select SMALL, you can then select the crossover point of either 80 or 100. All information below that selected point is sent to the sub, everything above to the speakers...