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Network A/V Kaleidescape movie server $22,500 and up, Feb/March 2004 Now in its second generation and still the ultimate hard-disk movie player. kaleidescape.com Xperinet Polaris video/music server $6,995, June 2005 Hard-disk-based movie and music distribution in a "poor man's Kaleidescape." xperinet.com Escient FireBall DVDM-300 music server/DVD controller $4,999, June 2005 A proven hard-disk music system with flawless DVD changer control. www.escient.com Escient Fireball SE-80 music server $999, October 2005 A new low price for Escient's friendly Music Manager user interface, along with wireless PDA control and other features. www.escient.com A/V Receivers Denon AVR-5805 $6,000, May 2005 10-channel behemoth with high-end sound and truly amazing multiroom flexibility. www.usa.denon.com Onkyo TX-NR1000 $5,000, June 2005 Excellent performance, sophisticated features, and a future-proof modular chassis. onkyousa.com Yamaha RX-Z9 $4,499, May 2004 THX Ultra2 certification, 51 surround programs, 9 channels - and that's just the beginning. yamaha.com/yec Pioneer VSX-74TXVi $1,700, October 2005 Well-executed iPod control through the receiver remote and display, XM satellite-radio capability, and powerful sonics. www.pioneerelectronics.com Denon AVR-3805 $1,199, July/August 2004 A versatile mix of high power, thoughtful features, and performance. www.usa.denon.com Yamaha RX-V657 $550, September 2005 Integrated XM satellite radio tuning, good sound, plus Yamaha's extensive surround mode options. yamaha.com/yec Marantz SR4500 $430, July/August 2005 Strong power reserves and some sophisticated user adjustments belie its low price. marantz.com Pioneer VSX-815 $365, July/August 2005 Easy auto setup stands out at this price and combines with solid audio performance. www.pioneerelectronics.com