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Surround Processor better than a Proceed AVP?
Oh, by the way, that's what I use with my ModWright modified Oppo BDP-83, and BAT 6200 amp. Sounds fantastic. 
Surround Processor better than a Proceed AVP?
Check out B&K Reference 50 S2. It sells here for around $600+.It has everything you need, and has a terrific analog SQ. 
Yamaha NS1000M Reliability
I have had mine since 1981 - for 29 years. They are still in mint shape, and I have never had any problems. They have no overload protection, so they can be damaged if you overload them, like any other speaker. But they are not any "easier" to ove... 
BAT VK-52SE - Unity Gain/HT Bypass help
The volume setting on the BAT 52SE still has to be matched to the processor and other sources, so the processor volume control can operate normally, as if the BAT wasn't in the loop. I have my 51SE set at 110 (step mode). 
Sooloos vs. Sonos
Soundgasm, which RAID NAS are you using? Are you happy with its performance? Thanks. 
How much room is needed for Snell AIII ?
I owned a pair of AIIIi's for 18 years, set up in a room 26 x 15. Ideally, they need to be set up at least 18" from the back wall and about 7' apart (inside edge). I would say your room is large enough. Place them as above on the shorter wall, toe... 
End of Snell Acoustics?
Atmasphere, Not True. XA Reference Towers was the tallest at 72". I have a pair, and they are magnificent!I had the Type A IIIi for 18 years - one of the best speakers EVER produced. I replaced them with the XA Reference Towers, and I am very happ... 
What is your favorite guitar solo of all time?
Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez played by Paco de Lucía 
Oppo 83
The B&K reference 70 currently does not decode DD TrueHD or DTS-MA hi def sound tracks from blu ray DVD's. B&K recommends you use the 7.1 analog out from the Oppo 83 and use the Oppo for decoding. If you use HDMI to connect Oppo to Ref 70 ... 
The Hub: Refrigerators that can really sing
I was in my 30's in 1977 when I was first smitten by the Snell Type A. In 1989, I was finally able to own a pair of Snell Type AIIIi, which served me well for 19 musically blissful years, still in mint condition, and a magnificent to-die-for mid-r... 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
Exodus-Bob Marley-Time Magazine Album of the 20th Century 
Uses for "tape-out" on a preamp
I use the Tape Out as Input to a SONOS ZP90 so I can play my CD collection throughout my house via the wireless connection to all the other SONOS players, without having to rip all my CDs to a computer. 
HDMI or 7.1 out for best AQ
Top quality RCA's are necessary to get the best performance. I use Acoustic Zen Action 5.0 and Action 1.0 for the 5.1 connection between Oppo-83 and the Pre-Pro. The Action 5.0 has 5 cables in one jacket with locking RCA's. It is terrific cable, c... 
HDMI or 7.1 out for best AQ
I have a similar situation. I have had the Oppo-83 for about two months, connected to my B&K Ref 50 S2 pre-pro via 5.1 analog. I use the analog connection exclusively for all disc modes - DVD, CD, SACD, DVD-A and BR. The Oppo decodes everythin... 
Yamaha NS1000M Help, Advice, PLEASE
Klipschking, I believe the list price in 1980 was $1,350 and my dealer gave me a "system" discount.