Hi there. I'm currently researching some new equipment for a two-channel system for my soon-to-be-refurbished studio/office. I'm not looking for the moon and stars, but am seeking an improvement over my current, decade-old Definitive BP8s (driven by a Rotel RSX-965 reciever). Two speakers that have caught my attention based on reviews are the Monitor Audio Silver RS6 (which I've heard, and like) and the Revel Concerto F12 (which I have not yet auditioned). Anyone have either and want to comment on your likes/dislikes?

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I have just bought a pair of B&W 805S speakers and need a suitable AV reciever to drive the units. My budget is 1500$ for the reciever. I would like to build a 5.1 home theater system later but these will be my front speakers. Can you suggest a suitable AV receiver/separates which would go well with these speakers. I would also like to know the features that give the best performance out of my set up.

Are there any articles that I need to read to understand a good musical system.

Any input will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Babu.

When will the Bel Canto e.One REF1000 review be published (in case it has been published and I missed it, apologies)?

It was a K-class component back in the April 2006 issue which would indicate that it was under review. If not then on what basis did it get into the K-class?

Was it on the basis of KR using it in his multi-channel rig as discussed in the November 2006 Music in the Round?

If so could I request KR to expand on his experience of the Ref1000, especially in the context of stereo listening?

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Earlier, in what amounted to an exchange with Yiangos about favorite violinists I made mention of Hilary Hahn. This young lady, all of 26, is my nominee for the standard bearer of violin music of the future. I have long used the Beethoven Concerto in D Major .Opus 61 as the measure of a violinist's soul. It is, I believe, not only as challenging a work as a concerto ought to be, but a powerfully romantic composition. Soloists are justifiably measured by how they render it. Hilary Hahn passes the test of that great composition with flying colors.

http://www.livescience.com/othernews/061129_violin_treatment.html

Some examination of the reknowned Strads indicates they were likely chemically treated in contrast to other violins made at the time or for that matter now. The treatment though is postulated to have been done for insect and fungus control.

Of additional interest is the following quote from the article.

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It seems like all forums anywhere always jump to the heady questions for the intellects. Here is one for the novice boobs like me. Which produces better sound wall mount brackets or floor stands? Can you use one of each? Is there a good "getting started" reference site for "stereo" and/or "home theatre"?