We need a general reply button, not one that forces folks to make a specific reply tied to a given specific post.

The other thing, which is quite important to forum health and involvement, is very much like the bull and red cape thing..but it is essential to a healthy thriving forum.

Thread listings, in a given forum, must be tied to DATE, and not to PAGE SIZE.

Page size allows folks to miss threads that have recently been responded to, as they have fallen of the opening page, on busy days.

Sorry for the awkward title.

With the recent JGH ranting and raving, and the back and forth on several topics, it has seemed ever more to me that we may all have this hobby in common, but, somedays, there ain't all that much we have in common!

So, my big question...

What is it that you expect from your audio system?

Can you put down in a paragraph or two exactly what it is you want/need your system to accomplish?

Don't automatically post what you think other audiphiles want to hear. Be an "audio sociopath" and post what the real brass tacks are to you.

Hello!

I'm an audio engineer (read: picky) new to the home theater game. I'm looking for either an integrated receiver or a separate power/pre setup to match my JBL S38II's (until I can get a nicer speaker set). Basically just stereo with a few inputs will do for CD's, Records and the like.
Sorry if this is too broad but I'm just trying to get a starting point for my search. Looking somewhere around $500-1000. Thanks for any input!

Here's a link to a book project I was involved with that meant soooo much to me:

http://www.indeptharts.com/showthread.php?p=28885#post28885

I run an Oppo DV-980H as my digital source, and like it quite a bit. If there's one gripe, though, I have to say that the thing is about as sturdy as a carnival ride. Shortly after setting it up, I sat the feet on poster putty, partly to fight vibration, but mostly so it wouldn't move when I pushed a button on the faceplate!

http://store.acousticsounds.com/browse_detail.cfm?Title_ID=42332

I have been hoping for high resolution music downloads and it was gratifying to see the 2007 Editor's Choice go to Linn Records and Music Giants. See http://www.stereophile.com/features/1207poty/index7.html.

Non-audiophile seeking advice on what might be some good choices for onwall front and center channel speakers for a home theater system. Am trying to go with onwall speakers that are tall'ish and slender similar to many of the ones coming out now to complement flat-panel tvs. (I now have a 72" DLP Samsung HDTV, but will go flat screen at some future point.)

Prior to researching & auditioning preamps & amps to power either a pair of Paradigm Studio 100 or B&W 703 main speakers, I would really appreciate some specific recommendations on both preamps & amps. Also, should I consider an integrated preamp/amp? Thank you.