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Subwoofers that do both L/R & LFE simultaneously?
The Wilson Watch Dog has a processor LFE input as well as a stereo line input,....but you have to switch between them as you change from HT to two channel....not ideal, but it does permit two setups. By the way, I find the Watch Dog to be a terrif... 
Whats a good 7.1 processsor for under 5K new
I recommend Lexicon, either the MC-8 or the MC-12. I use them with Mac 1201's and have nothing but raves. Used is o.k. 
Buy MacIntosh gear w/o auditioning?
Mac is great stuff. Their MC 1201 solid state amps are the ultimate weapon. 
Mcintosh MC 1201 ? Hot or Cool
The MC 1201 runs cool in my experience. I have two in the front left and right driving Watt/Puppies. They are never more that slightly warm to the touch. I love these amps and look forward to having one for the center channel sometime soon. 
Stax ED-1 Equalizer. Comments?
I use an ED-1 with my Stax Omega earspeakers(vintage '94) and and SRM-T1 tube amplifier. As you may know, the ED-1 was designed for the Lambda series espkrs, but I find that they do balance out the midrange and clarify the base characteristics of ...