chadnliz

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Limited budget, Classical, Orchestral, Evolution
both new speakers and seperate pre and amp would make huge improovements, Rotel is IMO a beter choice then NAD. 
Cablevision and HDTV
I saw a few extra channels added in 2005, I wold think that there will be more added in 2006....it is only going to get better. 
Magnepan center channel and rears?
I used the entry level factory direct center channel from Maggie for $300 with a money back trial period, it was good enough to keep, you only get 20 extra HZ for the added cost of the other centers. 
putting speaker vertical or horizontal?
Yea most are placed horizontal for space reasons, not because it is ideal 
Please help me to pick a speaker...
VR4 jr IS AN AWESOME SPEAKER, JUST REMEMBER you will need to keep them a good bit away from walls, but they really REALLY can shine! 
putting speaker vertical or horizontal?
Horizontal is no good, it wont produce the stage well and you will have alot of vertical wave constraints. 
Parasound, McCormick, Odyssey - best under $1000
I vote for Parasound, great line of fairly priced amps. 
Can you bridge a carver 705x 5-channel amp ?
be careful, you might not be able to run 4ohm speakers in bridge mode. 
Help me shorten my list...
I hate to say it, but if you have a list that large, you are not ready to upgrade, unless you have more money then brains, this is simply to large of a wish list, and if you are not concerned with bass below 50hz, there are a few speakers on you l... 
Advice on pricing old Audio Research pieces
even if you dont use it alot, it is worth it when you do use it, the BB is how this site gets funded so we should support it 
Recommend tube amp for $3.5K used
If you wanr solid bass, you may just need to Bi-amp to get the best results, I have an Aragon 4004 and it gives great bass, although my top amp is still solid state I hope to one day try tubes. 
Big Stupid Warm Speakers
well the VMPS would most likely not please your wife (I did not read carefully) My fathher has the Focus 20/20 from Legacy, it is an awesome speaker but I dont know if it is still too big. 
What new gear will you be buying this year?
hey Nrchy, I do need help, maybe if you have time I could call you and see if I am capable at setup, a friend from AGON is going to help me, but probably after he gets back from the big show in L.A. but if I could get somewhere with your help that... 
Big Stupid Warm Speakers
I dunno what you will think of this idea, but VMPS bass is really amazing me, I have the FF3 SRE model, the RM40 might be worth a look at used is in your price range. 
What new gear will you be buying this year?
Nrchy, Nothing at all as far as I know, I just got it and between my disability and lack of knowledge I am just afraid of doing something wrong so I am waiting for help.