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One Channel out on my Sonic Frontiers Line 1 pre-Amp
You could flip the tubes from the one channel to the other to see if the other side drops out but I think I would just stop where you are first before something else goes. Guessing you've checked all cable connections and etc. See if you can find ... 
recommendations on a good used cd player for under $750
It's a risk buying used but you'll likely get much more of a player over a new one at the  same price; plus the new player is worth about half once you crack the box.Marantz, NAD, and Cambridge players are all very good in that range new. If you h... 
Oh brother, am I in desperate need of help! 8)
This will be out at the end of the month... ELAC Uni-Fi F5. My sister pre ordered the Uni-Fi B5 which I can't wait to hear them. I'm hoping she'll let me burn them in.You might be surprised what the Maggie's will do in your home compared to a deal... 
Shopping for a preamp
Add ModWright LS100 with phono to your shortlist if you're looking for a full function preamp. 
interconnect choice
If you're already using WyWires, I stick with those.  
interconnect choice
If you talk to Dan ask him about the Daedalus DiDs he promotes. I picked up a set for my LS36.5 and couldn't be more impressed. One of the best tweaks I've ever done. If you don't like them Dan will refund your purchase no questions asked.  
interconnect choice
Clear Day Cables sound great on ModWright gear. I'd ask Dan what he thinks of using a balanced cable between your two pieces as noted above the LS100 is not a balanced preamp but it still might make sense... Dan will be honest with you regardless.... 
Cdp under $ 1k which is great top to bottom
What are you using currently? 
Upgrade path
Too many variables to consider before throwing out what amp may give you a little more slam. Used to work at the local Dunlavy shop part time back in the days. The SC4s are ruler flat so if your looking for a big fat bottom you may never get there... 
Upgrade path
I know the LS3 well; great SS preamp of the day but being a former Dunlavy owner I wouldn't use the LS3. Seems you like the Theta amp so I'd throw out look into a tube preamp. Many great tube preamps out there and if $4K is your budget you'll have... 
Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.
Not that difficult to figure out but guessing since you are asking you're not too knowledgeable about electronics. Likely can't tell by just popping the lid and you'd need a meter. I'm sure Odyssey will give you the orientation if you ask. Not sur... 
Upgrade from Sonus Faber Venere 2.5 to ?
If you like your current setup why not just move up to the Venere 3.0 if you're wanting a little more bottom end and extension? Between your amp and speakers are you sure the amp is the stronger of the two? Depending on your room size a larger spe... 
Cdp under $ 1k which is great top to bottom
Cambridge 840c. 851c would be better and used they're getting down in that price range I think.My system has pretty much been upgraded around my 851c and I feel it still could be placed in a system better than what I have and still hold its own. I... 
CD Player Recommendation: Krell or Adcom? And, which will mate well with...
Cambridge 840C. You might have to add a little to your budget but worth it. 
Good used Pre-Amp? Price Range $1500.00 to $2000.00
Had a SF SFL-1 years ago so I know that pre. The SF Line 1 is a step up over the SFL-1 so that would be an improvement as well and is a remote control unit. I've owned a ModWright SWL 9.0 SE and that's another more punchier, great preamp in that p...