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Krell HTS 7.1 with TV
Go to the AVS Forum and there is a whole section on audio pre/pros and the Krell HTS 7.1FYI. 
Esoteric X-03SE: Balanced or Single-Ended Out?
ARC preamps usually like using the XLR's better...it sounds better. 
What PC for PPP?
The new Perfect Wave power cords are somewhat similar in design to Shunyata's power cords. The PW PCs ship nest week and they are supposed to be their best PC yet and are relatively reasonable in cost.I would recommend them with the PPP. 
Problem - Gain out of my cable box to my Processor
Same issue with Comcast and my Scientific Atlanta HD Box. I suppose you could set the volume to variable and turn it up for a particular movie/show you are watching but would suggest turning it back to fixed after that. 
Spectron amplifier - new black faceplate?
The Spectron is very musical and with the V-Cap upgrade it sounds even more harmonic and rich. These amps would be perfect for your speakers and have tremendous headroom, soundstage and dynamic response. The M2 is also stable to extremely low impe... 
What amp to choose?
What is your budget? 
I need advice on upgrading my DVD player
My experience with Anthem pre/pros (the Statement D2 to be specific) is that they are relatively lean sounding in passing an analog signal even is by-pass mode.I might suggest going to your local dealer and seeing if you can borrow a good preamp a... 
ARC REF3/LS26 with B&W user opinions?
Paul, did you audition the REF3 before buying the LS26? I appreciate your impressions and I do use silver XLR ICs. I've also read both units perform better using their XLR inputs/outputs. 
High end Subwoofer question
I have a Velodyne DD-15 that has the EQ feature that also displays the EQ and frequency curve on your TV and allows you to test various phase, polarity, contours, volumes etc to blend with your mains. It would have been very difficult for me to ha... 
McIntosh C2300
I had the C2300 and it is built like a tank. I bought it used on AG with less than 200 hours on it. Never an issue.If you do buy used, ensure those plastic feet are in place in the bottom of the inside carton and put some foam under the front pane... 
Kimber Silver, Hybrid, or Copper....preference?
I find the all copper select series too warm in my system. I use the KS-1136 in several places and they are anything but analytical or harsh...quite the opposite. They are airy, detailed without being harsh, excellent midrange liquidity and a tigh... 
Great Sub for NHT Classic Threes?
Add about $250 and I'd recommend the Velodyne DD-12 which you can find on AG used and in good shape and/or with very little use. 
Power conditioning
The only product I've used that actually improves the sound without restricting dynamics (assuming you don't connects a total of components that will draw more than 1500 watts continuous) is the PS Audio Power Plant Premier.However, this is a powe... 
Is Selling Direct Viable for Manufacturers?
No, their business models wouldn't support it. To set-up this kind of retail support network internally (i.e. overhead) would take away the 40% margin or most of it pretty quickly and not enable personal support in-home for people who aren't exper... 
recommendations for a sub $2000 cdp
I have a Cary 303/300 and like it very much. It is a very musicial and harmonically rich player with good tight bass characteristics. Plus I can fine tune the sound on the tube output side by rolling tubes (which I've done).The player was disconti...