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I understood that the oppo 105d analog output is where the magic takes place And sending it straight to the amp is ok. Yes I lose room correction... but I am not ready to plunk another $3k for the anthem avm60 (play-fi ready!!!) So again... what else am I missing besides for room correction by...

Anybody have any experience using the OPPO 105d without a receiver and going directly through the amplifier? OPPO claims that one of the benefits of the 105d is its analog outputs and the 105D can be used as a pre. Is there a component I am missing and should consider? I am curious what any...

I now added the anthem A5 amplifier and a OPPO 105D Blue ray Player. I plan on bypassing my receiver all together and see how it sounds. Anybody have any experience using the OPPO 105d without a receiver and going directly through the amplifier? OPPO claims that one of the benefits of the 105d...

Guys, i purchased the ANTHEM A5 (used $1500) I am getting ready to hook it all back up in my new home. I want to upgrade the speaker cables, so my next question is... What is the best 15 foot cable for under $100? thanks n advance

Thanks guys for some direction... I did some research and please correct me if i am misunderstanding... I could keep my pioneer receiver but run the signal pre-amp out of the pioneer and into the anthem. Something like a PVA5 or the MCA50 or maybe PVA3 or MCA30 and power the rears from the...

3 years ago I purchased this setup... ESL = main Motif = Center Motion 4 = rears Dynamo 1000 = Sub powered with a Pioneer Elite $1,600 receiver. it is used 50/50 for music and movies at above avg volume. I have never been happy with the sound. I am now ready to throw $1,500 at the system to...

So basically I am getting that, it is a great system that i will tweak as my ears grow. and there is no perfect system. i can deal with that. Thanks guys... ill post pics once its set up.

I guess i am in over my head here... I went to BestBuy for the best surround sound they sell... and then I heard the ML.... WOW I WAS HOOKED!!! How could I purchase anything else!!??!! So I went online and did a little research... I figured I need the Motif to properly compliment the ESL's. I...

Thanks GOAT... I'm kinda stuck on Pioneer because of a $1k credit I have with them (long story). I just want the best sound from this $8k setup (including the AV receiver)

Hi guys.... So I just placed my order for a set of ESL's with a MOTIF center DYNAMO 1000 sub and FX2 in the rear. I am very excited to get my speakers and now must decide how I want to power them. I am kind of stuck with pioneer and have two models in mind. 1. SC-1222 $1,100 7.2 with 160 watts...