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Thanks for the detailed info. No, the inflexibility of the bass management doesn't bother me as such. I enjoyed the sound of the arcam in direct mode (no bass management) so much more than the denon, integra, yamaha through the same pair of Energy connoisseur C-5s at the dealer that I decided...

Dean, You seem to be the head cheerleader in here for Arcam (I hope I'll be as happy). Just a minor point that bugs me (but not enough to not buy the Arcam), is the 100hz crossover a bit high or do you set all your speakers to Large? I only ask because the overwhelming consensus seems to be...

Drew, Got a decent deal and my dealer tells me that new 200s are shipping (mine included, he says) with assignable digital inputs (not that that mattered to me but a nice upgrade to have). Everybody, thanks for the suggestions.

Took the plunge, got the Arcam. The Denon was far brighter than my current 1600, at least with the Energy speakers that I am seriously considering. The Integra was nice, and if not for the Arcam, would likely have been my choice. Had to order it, it arrives early next week. On to speakers...

I thought I had winnowed the list of auditions to three, but now I've been told to consider some more options. Was considering separates but the WAF is a no on price. (Besides I've done such a good job of convincing her that $$$ is best spent on speakers as they are least likely to be obsolete...