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How good is the CD Playback on a Toshiba HD-DVD?
Nshashidhar, I have actually played CDs in my HD-A1 player, and disagree with George's guesses, to a point. I don't know what kind of CD player you are used to, so even though I have played CDs in my HD-A1 we have no common comparison that I know ... 
Anyone try and compare the Halcro SSP 100 or 80?
Pramod, I tried using the Balanced Inputs on the SSP-100 and get no sound from my sub. I verified this with 2 different sources (via test tones) and I loaded Avia and confirmed. With Balanced Inputs, I get no sound from the sub, and it appears the... 
Help Choosing B&W Speakers
Lmb54, I am using the HTM1, 803S, 804S combo and it sounds great. If you are coming from 802D fronts, I think going below the 803S will be a yough adjustment. The 803S have enough bass and a full sound to get you by. ;-)Regards,Darrell 
Prepro for B&W/Krell combo?
Distortion, The Bryston gets ggod reviews. It's almost enough to make me drop the XLR input as a "Must-Have" item. But, all the 1.7s I see are $2850+shipping, so they are about $400 out of my prices range. still, if I can find one locally, I will ... 
Prepro for B&W/Krell combo?
Likecap, It looks like the Halo C2 has the specs I need. I will try to find one locally to audition.Thanks,Darrell 
B&W HTM4s verses HTM2 center speaker
Arizen, The HTM4S is a "better" speaker. If you plan on upgrading any time soon to 80xS type Fronts, then I would get the HTM4S. The HTM2 is the match for your N802 speakers. If you plan on keeping the N802 speakers for a while, then that is the o... 
who makes high quality wood speaker stands?
Do you find a solution for your HTM1? I recently bought a HTM1 and has it set up on a box for now while I sort out a good solution.Regards,Darrell