Yes, they are using the receiver now with an old pair of TEAC 3-ways with one of the 12" woofers replaced with a radio shack driver. I now feel better about the purchase, and can't wait for them to hear the Atoms! Though they still ask about better AM/FM reception, maybe that should be a...
I auditioned a pair of Paradigm Atoms v.3 using my Yamaha RX-V3300 and they were a knock-out! I've ordered a pair of the new v.4's to give to my parents. I noticed while auditioning the Atoms that they are not very efficient and took a lot out of my amp! ( I now recognize that my Monitor...
Just purchased a Sony SCD-C555ES, and the quality of the sound seems better through the optical out to my receiver than the analog. I connected 2 other CD players via digital(Sony and Yamaha), Both had a very flat and lifeless sound. My panasonic RP-56 and the new 555 have a better sound...