Just like to say thanks to all who have contributed to the various FAQ's found in this forum. I read as much as I could. Ordered the gear and was watching a DVD about 4 hours after UPS dropped the stuff off. Here's what I put together and couldnt be happier. Price ran about $1400. My biggest concern was the quality of sound. I must say I am very impressed. The sound IMHO is the same if not better than my Sony 7700. Thanks again Y'all.
My System:
HTPC:
AMD 1.4 Ghz Processor
Asus Motherboard
512 mb DDR ram
60 Gig 7200rpm Hard drive
Nvidia Geforce2 64mb DDR
M-audio Audiophile 24/96
DVD Rom Drive
CDRW Drive
Pinnacle Studio PCTV
Black Case
Acer wireless keyboard (30ft range BTW)
Video:
Sony 7700 DVD (headed for EBAY)
Sony 455 Laserdisc
Sony 775hf VCR
Sony 1271q CRT projector
54x96 homebrew screen
Audio:
B&K Reference 30 (will be for sale going to either Sunfire or Lexicon) (this is a great sounding pre-amp....B&K is aweful to deal with. Jerry in service is good but everyone else is not. They don't reply to emails. Well enough of that rant. Lets just say I will not buy from them again, and discourage anyone thinking of buying a B&K product.)
(3) Acurus A250 power amps
(1) Denon 2200 power amp
(1) Denon 2800 power amp
(2) Alesis MEQ-230
(1) Furman Rackrider w/RFI, EFI Suppression
Speakers:
Mirage M1's
Mirage M3's
Mirage 895i's
Boston Accoustics VR16 Center channel (Uggg...but its the only thing that I have found that will handle the 500 watts fed to it )
Klipsh SW12 Subwoofer
(2) Orion 15" Subwoofers Mounted in Seating stage floor for thump......WHO NEEDS BASS SHAKERS??
My System:
HTPC:
AMD 1.4 Ghz Processor
Asus Motherboard
512 mb DDR ram
60 Gig 7200rpm Hard drive
Nvidia Geforce2 64mb DDR
M-audio Audiophile 24/96
DVD Rom Drive
CDRW Drive
Pinnacle Studio PCTV
Black Case
Acer wireless keyboard (30ft range BTW)
Video:
Sony 7700 DVD (headed for EBAY)
Sony 455 Laserdisc
Sony 775hf VCR
Sony 1271q CRT projector
54x96 homebrew screen
Audio:
B&K Reference 30 (will be for sale going to either Sunfire or Lexicon) (this is a great sounding pre-amp....B&K is aweful to deal with. Jerry in service is good but everyone else is not. They don't reply to emails. Well enough of that rant. Lets just say I will not buy from them again, and discourage anyone thinking of buying a B&K product.)
(3) Acurus A250 power amps
(1) Denon 2200 power amp
(1) Denon 2800 power amp
(2) Alesis MEQ-230
(1) Furman Rackrider w/RFI, EFI Suppression
Speakers:
Mirage M1's
Mirage M3's
Mirage 895i's
Boston Accoustics VR16 Center channel (Uggg...but its the only thing that I have found that will handle the 500 watts fed to it )
Klipsh SW12 Subwoofer
(2) Orion 15" Subwoofers Mounted in Seating stage floor for thump......WHO NEEDS BASS SHAKERS??