Thanks everyone for the compliments ...
WhiteSE ... I am by no means an audio guru, but the Rava sounds very nice with a 2 channel audio system. I would think it would work great with 5.1 Home Theater too. [Not boomy at all]. Very tight and seems to add another dimension to the sound when used with 2 channel audio. (I keep the sub volume, phasing, and crossover fairly low) ... But the sound is night and day better than when it's turned off.
Clay Nicolsen ... I was very worried about Sirius when I decided on XM. I have heard Sirius is in big financial shape right now. Although the stock market don't always tell the tale, I can tell you Sirius stock is a few cents above 2 bucks per share, while XM is right at $20 per share. XM has very few commercials. Some channels don't have any. Many of the major car companies plus Pioneer and others have selected XM as there choice for satellite ready radio equipment. It's up to you, but whatever you choose, Digital Satelllite radio is heads and shoulders over commercial FM radio in sound quality ... You just can't compare the two togather ... Not even in the same league!
Dave & bully ... Thanks for the compliments. I really came close to purchasing a new 'Surround Sound' reciever, but everyone told me to take these old late 70s Pioneer amps out of storage and match them with a quality CD/SACD player and a good set of speakers. I am glad I did.
You know, if you check the specs on these older amps, the majority of the new (moderatly priced) Surround Sound systems don't even come close.
As much as I like these Polks, I still kinda wish I had not dumped the massive Pioneer HPM1500 speakers I had! They sure made for nice fronts.
Of Well ...
Ron,