I went with the marantz for the balanced interconnects. Couldn't wait for the 978 any longer. Saw a lot of guy's went with the blue jeans cables. They were afordable and can't see how anything else could sound any better. So I would recommend them. Thanks for your reply.
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Marantz av7005.outlaw7700. Samsung55 8000.led. oppo bdp83. Klipsch rf82 IIs ,rc62 II rs3s, rf 3s,(rear surrounds ). Klipsch rsw 12 sub.