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Terminating speaker wire?
Yes, it's very straight forward. The silver coating is going to take a lot more than a soldier iron to remove so that's should not be a concern. 
Where are you from this Christmas..
Enjoying a nice birtday, 40. 
Humming sound from my speakers
Sounds like ground loop hum. Try using a cheater plug to lift the ground on the three prong plug or use a device designed especially to eliminate ground loops. I'd try the plug first to see it that's the problem. 
Comparison of B&W N802 vs. 803D
The new tweeter makes all of the difference in the world. I spent several hours with the N803D and what is produced was just music with no fatigue. I find the tweeter on the older series fine at first but it begins to wear on you after awhile. I'm... 
Wilson Sophia
The Krell Resolution is close if not better than the Sophia. My opinion is that it is better but the Sophia is first class as well. 
Cal audio ssp 2500 for SACD multi-channel
No, it's not possible to update the Cal to decode Pro Logic 2, or any new formats. It would require a dsp chip change and new firmware and Cal is out of business with no one to write new firmware even if you could get the chip changed. Approved Au... 
B&W Nautilus 802 or Krell Resolution 2
I'm very familiar with both. LUV B&W but Krell knocked one out of the park with the Resolution 2. The Resolution is a better speaker. Vocals are crystal clear and extremely natural. I found the purity of the tone of the speaker flat-out uncann... 
Anyone audition/own the new McIntosh speakers?
I'm still very happy with my LS360. The only thing that I like more now is the Krell Resolution stuff but not so much that I'm motivated to change. I'm amp shopping now. I see the same kind of comments about the amps that I read about Mcintosh spe... 
Cal audio ssp 2500 for SACD multi-channel
Jmpwme, have you spoken with Blue Cirlce to see what would be required. Hell, most of the old Cal audio engineering is at Adcom and they COULD do it. Big difference though between CAN and WILL:). 
Best Floorstander Under 10K?
Krell's Resolution stuff. Go heard those! I like my Mcintosh LS360's but the Krell are the best I've heard in years for below 10k speakers. 
Fedex or UPS?
As stated earlier in the thread, good packing is the key. With am amp you should be able to throughly pack it in a paper box and then put a wooden crate around that. That's the safest way besides shipping via air. Packages that travel on the groun... 
Will Wadio ever make an SACD player?
Sony has basically stopped making new SACD's, at least that what I see posted on several internet sites. That basically is the fat lady warming up in the next room. 
5/6 channel amp with laidback,soft, smooth trebble
Try some room treatments instead of buying a new amp. Absorption at your first reflection points will likely be much more effective than buyin a new amp. 
Have you experienced Mcintosh LS360?
I've had mine about 3 years now. As with any speaker, they have their short comings but overall I'm extremely pleased with the speaker. Careful placement really as with all speakers is crucial. They can sound tubby in the bass as any speaker if th... 
McIntosh vs Classe Multichannel System
That's going to be about a draw. Both companies do analog well. Classe's new pre/pros aren't yet released for a direct comparison. Mcintosh MX135 is a more advanced technically than the Classe SSP300. It has 24/192 dacs vs the 24/96 in the Classe ...