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Done, really done!
Just realized my question should have gone to ronrags. 
Done, really done!
zavato -Just wondering.....that system that you purchased in 1974 for $700.....did that come from the long-defunct CMC stereo chain? I still have one of their catalogs from 1976 and all of those brands are in it. 
Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?
Not cool at all. 
Whats in your second system?
Great thread! It's good to know I'm not the only insane audiophile out there. All of my systems are 'second systems' since I never had the wherewithal at any one time to go whole-hog on a main system. But I don't feel like I've missed out on anyth... 
Remote Possibilities
Good news.....the 308 IS in the Harmony data-base. I had entered two incorrect characters the first time I searched for it. Thanks for all the tipseveryone gave. I'm tired of bending over to push front-panel buttons even though I need the exercise. 
Remote Possibilities
That's the problem....the last time I checked, that code was not in their data-base. I've got the Harmony 650 remote and tried to download the code, but it didn't recognize the model. I'll try again to make sure I didn't do something wrong. Thanks... 
Remote Possibilities
Thanks rar1.....I had e-mailed djacques, but haven't heard back yet. The Harmony 200 could be a solution, but I thought you had to have the original remote for it to learn the code. If it can be entered directly, that would be the best solution fo... 
May Day!
Thanks kr4......I figured #2 out yesterday when I discovered you have totell Audyssey about the second sub and rear surrounds. The HDMI glitch is puzzling.....nothing was assigned to it when I got the unit from the original owner, so it should be ... 
Subwoofers.....Leave On/Off?
Thanks for all responses.....my HVAC thermostat was the culprit in high power bills. My dual Sunfire subs are suing me for libel. 
Get my turntable fixed or buy a new one?
I am in the exact same situation and have opted to get my 320 repaired, mostly for sentimental reasons, since my first real turntable buy was a TD-160 back in the mid-70s. My vinyl collection is fairly modest, maybe 300 or thereabouts, but I have ... 
Subwoofers.....Leave On/Off?
Thanks guys........I appreciate the helpful hints. 
WWJD?
Thanks for your response, auxinput......you confirmed what I had felt about mixing the two types of speakers. BTW, I erred in calling the Mirages dipoles - they are bipolar design, with drivers on the front and rear. 
Marantz Pre-Pro Glitch
Thanks admranger......I have gotten past the HDMI problem, but now I have a situation where the pre-pro is locked onto Zone 2 output mode, limiting all parameters to those that apply specifically to Zone 2. I can't figure out how to 'unlock' Zone ... 
Sellers Beware!!!
Itm #2 is understandable....Vietnam is on the other side of the world/internationaldate line and is 12 hours ahead of us. When we're awake, they're asleep.