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Given a choice between a $1600 receiver and $1600 separates, you're almost always better off with the separates, particularly when you're thinking about that Outlaw combo. If you did pull the trigger on the Outlaw gear, you've always got the 30-day return window. I added a 7100 to my...

Avoid Sony's DE line. It took me getting burned twice to learn.

Carlo, RE: Option 1 I was nearly in your exact situation with my 555ES: I wanted more clean, reliable power without busting my budget (had to pass the wife's $mell-o-meter). Since I figured out that I really want to be into separates within the next 2-3 years, the best thing to do was to...

The Ah! offset killer does let the 7100 run silently (it was buzzing quite loudly). I considered spending over $400 on a Power Plant supply from AV123, but the Ah! piece does the trick for a lot less. The transformer in my V555ES is not the toroidal type, so it never made audible...

I don't own a 950, but I can vouch for the very high quality of the 7100.

I added an Outlaw 7100 to my Sony V555ES and the results were impressive (to me, anyway). The 7100 is actually rated for lower output than the Sony (100w vs 125w), but we all know by now about certain manufacturers' *ahem* optimism. I needed to add an a/c offset killer from Ah! (filthy...

Derrik -- I know where your'e coming from. I'm on the path to separates, and just bought an Outlaw 7100 amp to drive with my Sony V555ES. The difference in sound is quite shocking. In terms of flexibility, versatility, and quality, I'm now convinced that there aren't too many high-end...

I haven't had this trouble with my V555ES, but it sounds like the motor that drives the volume knob is either slipping or seizing. If it's still under warranty, you might as well let Sony pay to have it fixed.

Curtisc -- Sad but true, the Sony ES is my first foray into "mid-fi." I owned a couple of DE-series Sony receivers, and swore I'd never buy another Sony...*sucker* To be honest, the Sony ES does everything I need it to do, other than SACD bass management, and I've still got 2.5 years of...

Thanks for the responses. Upon reflection, if I went the Outlaw 950/7100 route, I guess I could do what I need for under $2K. My Sony has too many (lousy) soundfields that I've never used, so the minimalist approach of the 950 appeals to me. Why pay more for stuff I won't use...

Hello, all. I will soon replace my Sony V555ES with something that offers a more stable amplifier section. I've narrowed the field to the following candidates: Denon 3803 Denon 4802/R B&K AVR-307 (a $2,675 display model that lacks the processing of the first two, but dang it's a killer...

Mark: So what if there are relatively few SACD titles currently available? Do you intend to replace your entire CD collection on SACD? If so, you're sadly missing the point. It's a fact that many of the SACD's currently available are landmark albums, regardless of whether or not you (at 17...

I tried a search on this SACD and came up empty. Could anyone who has this disc (regardless of format) please tell me if "Playmate of the Year" is any good? Thanks. NP: The Tragically Hip--In Violet Light

I've gotta agree with you on that one, Jeff. I just can't stand listening to quiet passages on my CDs without a little background sizzle. Seriously, dude. Get off the Marantz horse before it takes you over the cliff.

I paid $1350 for the 10K, $600 for the sub, and those prices were undoubtedly adjusted with respect to speakers I was trading in. You might be able to do better than that right now, given the current distress of retailers. Obviously, you're looking to pay as little as possible. But, keep in...

I've been running the 10K/PV800 combo for almost 2 years and am totally satisfied. Great sound, great build quality (made in USA), big-speaker volumes. If you don't want to pay the extra scratch for this setup, you could always use Outlaw Audio's external bass-management unit to optimize your...

Please, God, no! Let's keep Gran Turismo a "SUV-free" zone! It'll be the only place we can drive without having to worry about one rolling over and playing dead on us! Four more days...

"Meddle" kicks ass.

With TM:B and GT3 both coming out within 3 weeks of each other, I feel like an 8-year old kid on Christmas Eve. Bring 'em on!