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Mark Levinson 26 or 26S Circuit Diagrams
Try Richard Kreymeyer at Mark Levinson - I believe he is still there in Service...? 1.888.691.4171 
Atmos Speaker placement
http://https//www.dolby.com/us/en/guide/dolby-atmos-speaker-setup/index.html  
Need Integrated Amp with Moving Coil Input
Anthem STR Integrated...$4499.00 MC/MM Phono Stage with: Six pre-RIAA curves plus adjustable settings for playing older records accuratelyAdjustable Rumble filterComplete Analog Bypass if you don't want any active DSP - all configurable in the In... 
Speakers
Right now, your Speakers are nowhere near reaching their potential for better performance (meaning you truly haven’t heard what your Speakers are capable of yet). The only reason to change the speakers is if you don’t like or are offended by their... 
Best speakers for HT usage?
Paradigm has great options with their Premier and Prestige Series.  Paradigm also owns MartinLogan.  They have different sounds, but do share some technology. 
Metal cabinet speakers
Hello All,Much of what has been discussed so far in this thread can also be found in a similar related thread on Audiogon started back on 5/25/18 by Vinny55:“Which material sounds better for speakers construction? Wood, Ply or MDF?”i noted in more... 
Which material sounds better for speakers construction? Wood, Ply or MDF?
invictus005 is completely on point in his post!And, since I work for Paradigm, I’ll toot our own horn on this subject...In regards to the Paradigm Personas:The drivers are the only things we want to "sing" so we developed an enclosure that is comp... 
Any steel 14” to 16” speaker stands out there?
Try Solidsteel (in Crutchfield or Magnolia) and on the inexpensive side, maybe try Ben Olson of Olson’s Hifi in Lynnwood WA near Seattle. He was making/importing speakers stands, but not sure if he still does that now or not?  Please let him know ... 
Which types of speakers are ideal against a wall?
Any floor-standing or bookshelf speaker is designed to set out in a room regardless of whether it’s sealed, or with a port on the front or back of the cabinet - that’s how they’re voiced when built. Speakers that can truly go against a wall or in ... 
How much does volume matter when breaking in amps and cables?
Phomchick: You obviously didn’t read my first post in this thread - equipment “break-in” has nothing to do with returns.geoffkait: What kind of rooms are you visiting at these shows?  Manufacturers absolutely have control over who they partner wit... 
How much does volume matter when breaking in amps and cables?
Since there is SO MUCH misinformation in this thread, I am going to add to what I’ve said above:First, I have to ask where did "reducing the amount of returns" come into play with "break-in"? What kind of garage made stuff and low tier dealers are... 
How much does volume matter when breaking in amps and cables?
In response to geoffkait's reply above; Some manufacturers, like me, actually do send "broken-in" product to our shows.  Sometimes if you hear something that isn't good at the beginning of the show and doesn't get better, then that's just a result... 
How much does volume matter when breaking in amps and cables?
Fabulous question!  I have been in the Consumer Electronics Industry since 1992 and have owned a high end retail store, worked as a rep, and now for a wonderful Amplifier and Speaker Manufacturer.  Having dealt with engineers and industry insiders... 
I'm looking to contact Duane Randleman
Yes, he works at Automated Lifestyles in the Quad Cities...http://automatedlifestyles.tv Please let let him know that Chris the Western Regional Sales Manager from Paradigm and Anthem told you. Take care! 
Bass management with stand alone preamps
Esthlos13,Great question about HDMI...The new spec coming for next year is 2.1 which deals with passing 8K for video.  There are other factors involved, but that is the primary.  You can explore it at: https://www.hdmi.org/manufacturer/hdmi_2_1/i...