Catharsis147

Mild, NO DRILLING INTO SPEAKERS!! It is probably possible to do, but why do anything to compromise the integrity of your cabinet? If you stick with the speaker stands, try Blu-Tac (or the cheaper equivalent, Plasti-Tac). It is a strong puddy-type of adhesive that will hold your speakers to stands. I use it with sand-filled stands with my RB-75's and I can literally overturn the speaker and the stand stays attached. The other great thing is the puddy can be removed easily without damaging the speaker cabinet. Just an idea.

Darylroy, I would say there is a difference. I have owned every Reference center from the RC-25 up to the RC-7 (now all discontinued in the US) and can say that there is an improvement in dialogue from the RC-25 to the RC-35. Is it possible to save the money for an RC-7? Not to upsell you, but the price difference in minimal compared to the jump from the RC-35 to the RC-7. Anyway, I would say the RC-35 is a big enough jump to justify the cost, though if you can save for an RC-7 in the future, do that instead

Indy, No kidding. Have you heard of HVD? The Terrabyte-equipped disc that could potentially come out as early as 2007? What do we do then?? Blu-Ray and HD-DVD might ALREADY be obsolete (Though unlikely with the Playstation 3 using Blu-Ray technology). I would like to say this is a scary time, but as you noted, technology is always changing, and always will. I wonder what everyone will have on their racks in like 15 years?

Seperates looks like the way to go, thanks BobbyT; any recommendations on that front? I know Rotel's amps are well regarded. I def. do not think it will stop with DD +, but I guess I was more interested in the timeframe for that Denon to be obsolete. Thanks everyone for all your help. Business in the audio world is certainly business. I guess only Klipsch spekaers will last (hopefully) forever in my system........

Hey fellow Klipsch fans, I am interested in getting the flagship Denon receiver (AVR-5805) in the very near future, but with the inevitable arrival of Blu-Ray and HD-DVD, it seems that I should wait until a flagship receiver that can decode Dobly Digital Plus (and whatever Hi-Def format that DTS will incorporate) arrives. Any thoughts? $4,000 plus is a lot to spend on a receiver that could be outdated in less than five years. Thanks guys.