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  1. There is a rule, not sure if it is golden or not, regarding room size. Width x 1.618 = depth Width / 1.618 = ceiling height 16" wide room = 26' deep, 10' ceiling
  2. Prices are $1280 (20% off MSRP) for the NIB unit and $1100 (31.25% off MSRP) for the open-box unit. Look familiar? When the 9.9 hits in quantitiy I bet used 9.8's will land in about $1000 once the dust settles.
  3. EM3, Let me level with you BR is a square deal for sure... Better audio no doubt but I still think the way to watch is with a constant height "scoped" screen. Now that is big bucks.
  4. 9.8had only two HDMI video outputs. The 9.9 may differ.
  5. 9.9 has some tricked out Audyessy features like Dynamic Volume etc. The parts, motherboard and DSP make up is about the same according to my sources. Regarding the surround processing I think the 9.9 has another THX mode available as well maybe. The price on the 9.8 units in the garage sale forum are aggressive and will make someone a good deal but I'd bet you could score a 9.9 for $1400 or so once they are readily available.
  6. Another cause and harder to fix is that the speaker wire (if in the wall) maybe to close to your AC line. Do you have any light dimmers in your room?
  7. Willy, I'll keep you in mind. I would miss the video side of the 9.8. I use 720p processing feeding a five year old Samsung SL507N DLP RPTV ( internal video processing not so good but it is 5 yrs old too) but I use "through" (no processing) feeding a SIM2 HT380. That I would miss. Looking at the Cary Audio Design C11a and Radiance/Sencore Lumagen. I'm not a "civilian" so it easies the $$$$ pain somewhat. I should know by the end of the month or sooner what direction I will take. Mike
  8. C11a has the new codecs and should ship this week. MSRP is $3500. The Integra DTC 9.8 does not trip my 2 channel trigger at all. If you own this unit get a Cary SPL-03 ($3000 msrp) or a used BAT VK31se (used about $2400 - $3000) and be done with it. The McIntosh MX series has a good 2 channel section but only a fair to good Dolby IIx surround processing. A Parasounc C2 (used $1500) is maybe the best of both worlds but no HDMI 1.3 and no hidef audio codecs (neither does McIntosh...).
  9. C3 should be out by CES (early Jan 2009). MSRP is "planned" to be $3500.00 I'd also look at the Cary Audio Design C11a (shameless plug)... At present I run the DTC 9.8 and love it. However due to my "association" to the industry I might be moving it soon.
  10. mmiles

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    The two HOT threads were regarding the release and your (I think it was you) in house meet and greet. Meat = Industry Review, Where can you listen to them, End user opinion that has lived with them say for at least 100+ hours, 2 channel vs. Home theater impressions. That sort of thing. However being out less than a month it appears I have to be patient.
  11. mmiles

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    I took your advise and found one major thread. Results: 1 guy bought them, 2 - 4 others have heard them somewhere (Klipsch HQ I'd guess) and 1 half arsed review in Germany. Typical comments like: " you can buy X and have Y to go on vacation " Not much meat right now it appears.
  12. doah. BTW, you can send your video only to a scaler and pump the audio back to the processor. I'm looking at the Lumagen Radiance (now sold by Sencore). $4000 MSRP but I know where you can get a better deal...
  13. mmiles

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    DTL, we are almost neighbors (you being in Delmar). we should meet up and i'll let you buy me a beer!
  14. mmiles

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    How are this speakers moving? Are they out yet? It seems like a stretch for Klipsch to get out of the "value price" model of product. To the eye the look impressive. Comments?
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