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2.2 Channel System Processor Suggestions
You don't want to send the audio from the TV to the preamp.  Connect the audio from your playback device(s) directly to your preamp.  If your bluray player has analog (RCA) outputs, connect those to the preamp and send the video to the TV through ... 
Buy High Pass Filter or KAB RF1?
Glad to hear you figured out the rumble problem. Having the sub too close will definitely create issues for your turntable.   I have never tried the phono output in my AV7704, it's possible that it's better than I think it is, but when compari... 
2.2 Channel System Processor Suggestions
If you're going to do straight two channel you'd be better off with a high quality two channel pre-amp.  If it has at least two sets of outs you can run your mains off one set and the two subs off the other set.  Connect video directly from your m... 
Extravagant shipping charge
 Thanks, that was helpful. 
Whats playing on your system today?
I've been playing around with speaker placement. Boris the spider was in full 3D , pretty cool! 
Whats playing on your system today?
Listening to the Who the ultimate collection on my Marantz Ki Pearl sacd player in tribute to Ken Ishiwata. 
Extravagant shipping charge
Why aren't you discussing this with the seller instead of posting here?  Maybe he has to drive a long distance to get it to the shipper, or he's paying extra to have it picked up, or he's paying to have it professionally packed.  Maybe it's the in... 
Subwoofer recommendation for swarm
For anyone considering a swarm setup, SVS currently has their SB12-NSD subs on sale for $399 each with free shipping.  I have no personal interest, just a good deal in my opinion.  I have one of these that I use in my office system and it's been a... 
Ken Ishiwata has passed away.
I will give some CDs a spin in the KI-Pearl tonight in his honor. 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
I had an issue with mine recently where it kept trying to update, but wouldn't and then I couldn't get it to do anything.  A factory reset fixed that issue.  You don't need to be connected to the network to do it. Steps to Factory Reset:Disconnec... 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
Try posting about your problem on the Bluesound forum. You may get a different response (or not).I've seen a lot of posts about connection issues and have experienced some myself, but I think this is the first time I've read about one just dying.  
Whats playing on your system today?
Dire Straits - Love Over Gold, SHM SACDThe Rolling Stones - Some Girls,  SHM SACD  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ry Cooder - Into The Purple Valley 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I almost picked up that record a couple of minutes ago tomic but settled on Eric Clapton 461 Ocean Boulevard instead.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Cecil Taylor - Indent. White vinyl. One of my black Friday RSD purchases.