It's been brought to our attention that a person named "David Carpenter" is assuming the title of "Review Officer 1" for "Stereophile's Australian offices," and requesting review samples from hi-end audio manufacturers.

THIS IS A HOAX.

Stereophile does not have an Australian office and is not associated with David Carpenter.

The contact info that this person leaves within his requests is:

Stereophile

Steve Whittaker, reviewer

Queensland

Australia

I've purchased several new system components for my home theater in the past few days. I've purchased the new Denon 2807 A/V receiver and a new HDTV LCD TV - Sony Bravia. These will be hooked up to a Comcast Digital cable box supporting HD as well as my REL subwoofer and Vienna Acousitcs speakers. My question is about the use of HDMI cables vs component. The store manager is telling me that I don't need to use HDMI cables to connect the Denon, TV, and Cable box that instead it's better to use component. This seems to fly in the face of all of the hype about HDMI though.

I know they were Marantz's answer (that failed badly) to the JBL L100. My question: Did marantz make a blue colored 12" woofer for the 7 Imperial? I cannot find a pic on the internet.

I ask because I can get a pair of 7s free if I just pick them up from a guy. He told me the woofers are blue and if they are 'replacements' then I dont want to make the drive.

Thanks