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This is fantastic news. The addition of HDMI and Digital inputs (105) really expands the use of these players. Assuming they still keep the Volume control functionality. Buy this and a multichannel power amp (Audiolab, Rotel, Marantz) for the bones of £2000. You then have a set up that should...

I was surprised at how good the 9-channel stereo sounds on the Yamaha. Normally I find this mode a little unnatural sounding but in this case I thought it a genuine improvement on the standard 2Ch stereo signal. Not quite sure why as I had assumed the algorithm was the same in all receivers...

Thanks RickyDeg. What improvements should I expect to hear over the break-in period? I notice that they've opened up a great deal since Friday. What else should happen? I'll post some photos tonight.

Have spent most of the weekend listening to the Apex as they break in and the experience has been very positive. Tried all sorts of music and lot's of movies too. Have partnered them with the Yamaha RX-A2010 which provides an incredibly musical combination. My previous experiences with style...

Mine are being installed as I write. I don't think I'll get to listen until this evening as I have to go back to work soon.

Trying to decide which of these to purchase. It will be accompanying a Yamaha Aventage 2010 receiver plus Monitor Audio Apex Speakers (3XA40, 2XA10, AW12). I listen to 50/50 music/movies. The big questions are a. Is the 93 decent with music or is it a similar standard to other blu-ray...

Hans Zimmer, (who wrote the Gladiator and Inception soundtracks) uses a combination of real orchestra, synthesizers and software instruments and effects to produce his scores. He has a purpose built (ie you can't buy it anywhere) orchestral sample library to do computer mockups of his cues to...

Ok so finalised my order today. It's the following: 3 X Apex A40s for centre and front left and right. 2 X RadiusHD R45s for front presence (ordering these to give some extra stereo width as fronts have to be placed right beside screen). 2 X Apex A10s as surrounds. These will replace the B&W...

Hi there,Just ordered the following bit of kit: Yamaha Aventage A2010 receiver, 3 Monitor Audio Apex A40s (fronts and centre), 2 Monitor Audio Apex A10s (surround - slightly behind the listening position). I also have 2 B&W M1 speakers which I will use for either front presence or surround...

Thanks MMW. Due to the fact that the A10s stick out so far from the wall when mounted (and the A40s don't as much), I've added 2XA40s to the order. This will allow me to have 3XA40s at the front and move the 2 A10s to surround duties. I will then relegate the B&W M1s to Rear surround duties...

Just ordered 2XA10s, an A40 and the Apex Sub, also a Yamaha A2010 receiver. I will have to settle for B&W M-1 as surrounds as I've maxed out my budget. Will upgrade to A10s (ans possibly another 2 A40s on the front) when budget allows. Looking forward to their arrival.

Thanks for the advice. Due to Christmas overspend (should have anticipated this), I've ordered the Yamaha Aventage A2010, 2 Apex A10s, an A40 and Apex Sub. Should be arriving next week!

From reading lots of reviews I can't tell which players are better than others when it comes to picture quality. It's easy to see the differing features between players, but not so easy to ascertain the differences in PQ. I currently have a Panasonic BD 110 and I cant se whether upgrading to a...

After comparing them , I agonised over the decision (both TVs looked fantastic with small strengths and weaknesses on each side). But finally ordered the 46HX923 (looked better to me) from Currys with an agreement that I can return it should there be any issue. It's arriving on Wednesday so I'll...