Thanks for the feeedback. Regarding the lack of center channel: the DSP8000s project such a wonderful phantom center that I've felt that a center channel speaker is unnecessary, but I have often wondered if I should add one.

So... a few weeks ago I purchased a used DSP5000C (96/24) to see if it would make a significant (and positive) difference in the system. After exhaustive testing, I've come to the conclusion that I prefer the system without the center channel. No matter how tightly I try to integrate it (using all the adjustment capabilities of the 568.2 and the Trifield preset) in my system, the image is just not as coherent or natural with the center channel speaker as it is without.

Interesting, Frank, that I purchased the DSP5000C from a guy who, like you, has DSP5500 main speakers. He sold the DSP5000C because he'd acquired a DSP5500HC. Perhaps the DSP5000C is more compatible with the DSP5500s?

My DSP8000s are about 8' apart and I sit 11'6" away from them. Obviously, everyone's system is different, so YMMV.

John


Main system: Cable, Apple TV, HD621, G68D, AC11, 218, DSP7200SE (L+R), DSP3200 (L+R Rear)
2nd system: Cable, Apple TV, MC200, HD621, 568.2, M3100 (L+R)