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Remastered DVD in HD
Actually I have the Marantz DV9600.:) 
Remastered DVD in HD
Excellent posts Elizabeth and John z.On my new Marantz 1900, I actually prefer many movies on it rather than on HD cable.I just finished watching King Kong and also The Mexican and all I can say is,"WOW!".When the original program is recored in HD... 
Acram dv29?
I had the Arcam FMJ 27 for several happy years and just switched to the new Marantz DVD 9600.The upgrade is most notable in picture quality and sound dynamics. 
Parasound, McCormick, Odyssey - best under $1000
Odessey amp + tube pre= heaven. 
Chapter Preface plus?
Just go to the Chapter website and read some of the recent reviews.I completely agree with them.It is just that simple. 
Chapter Preface plus?
Just got my Preface+ in yesterday and it is a jaw dropping experience even just out of the box. 
rotel rb1090 or odyssey stratos mono extremes
The mono exremes with a decent tube pre is hard to beat for under 10k. 
Tube or solid state amp or amps?
Sdcampbell-very well put and true. 
Altos or Utopia
I have the Alto Be and can say they are the best speakers I have heard for under 20K.Of course, they do reveal the sonic deficiencies of the componants used in the system.It is crucial to match everything to your particular tastes.They love a big ... 
Chapter Preface plus?
I had the Preface and can say personally,it is the best preamp I have every heard.I will get my Preface+ within several days and compare sound on my Focal Alto Be. 
Best used amp in the $1500 range
Odessey.Platnium customer service. 
"Absolute best" used speaker for $8-10K
JM Labs/Focal Alto Be.Hi's to die 4. 
Modwright Platinum Truth Sony 999ES
The Upgrade company's Marantz 96000 by David S. 
HDTV & current DVD players - What do WE do?
I just bought a Marantz 9600 and will just wait several years for Hi-Def DVD part 2.In the mean time I am grinning ear to ear with the picture and sound from the non-HD Marantz picture on my Fijitsu 50" and JM LAbs. 
Best DVD for my System
I just bought a Marantz 9600 to go with my Fijitsu 50" Plasma/JM LAbs Alto Be/Chapter Audio Preface+/Hegel H4A.Sounds heavenly.