8044drussell

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SQ - AV processor preouts vs. stereo linestage preamp
Use a stereo preamp. 
SQ - AV processor preouts vs. stereo linestage preamp
What is the logic to go:Network player-->DAC-->AVR-->Pre-amp?The AVR is completely redundant in this situation. 
Looks for Headphone Tube Amp
I have the Vali 2 and love it.https://www.stereophile.com/content/schiit-audio-vali-2-headphone-amplifier 
An unconventional approach to POWER MANAGEMENT
If you have the space in your main panel for a dedicated circuit or circuits and don't have a very long or excessively complicated run, what is the logic for a sub panel?As MC pointed out, it's just extra stuff.With respect to following code, some... 
Schiit customer service seems poor
Oz, well said. 
Schiit customer service seems poor
#jumia's issues have been addressed many times and in many places.It's pretty clear when he states, "if you make a switching mistake". The onus here is on the user to use the equipment properly, not in a "work-around" situation.The OP will claim t... 
Need audiophile friendly, audio experienced electrician in Chicago area
Just to be clear: You have a 15 amp outlet on a 20 amp circuit? 
HT Bypass
I had a similar issue, only the hum was completely isolated to my xFinity system. I was in the process of installing a dedicated circuit to power the entire system when the xFinity techs came out for an unrelated issue and ended up running a new l... 
Home Theater Bypass , why am I hearing this now.
I think "Home Theater Bypass", almost by definition, refers to a 2-channel preamp or integrated with a pass through feature in which the signals from a HT system pass through the 2-channel system directly to the amplifiers/amplifier section withou... 
Does anyone have any recent experience with Kharma loudspeakers?
I think the responses from your first post answer this question. 
Preamp passive output vs a ht feature - signal degradation
I understand, quite well.Perhaps you don't understand my simple questions? 
What is this feature?
On my Anthem A/V receiver, I can pre-set startup volume for each input, IIRC.On my Gato pre, "When the preamplifier enters standby mode again it will remember the selected input channel and volume level. If the volume level is higher than 50, it w... 
Preamp passive output vs a ht feature - signal degradation
SQ compared to what?What is different in the SQ?Were you initially running the front speakers directly from the Marantz AVR?Is the McIntosh an integrated amp or a pre-amp?If it's a pre-amp, what's the amp and how do you know the amp is not  "at fa... 
The beginning of my stereo set up
+1000 for A/V Therapy! Great people!! 
Whats diff between. Ht bypass vs using a passive connection-unity gain
Show us the e-mails. Otherwise, you're just making it up.Because they have done nothing wrong. Why are you so against this company?It's not a HT product. It can be if the user knows what they are doing. There is a difference.Warnings are on page 2...