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What is the appropriate horsepower (wattage) for a new pair of PSB T2's?
They are rated at 89db.  I'd call that medium efficiency.  You do need to keep in mind that doubling the wattage only gains you 3db.  Perceived volume increases with every 10db increase.  The NAD is rated at 80 watts.  That's ok but not a lot.  Ho... 
Need help Choosing A New Interconnect
http://finleyaudio.com/?page_id=74145 Finley Audio is my new cable of choice. 
How may a simple "Power Cable" change, improve an audio system?
You should have heard the system in the Robyatt room.  He was featuring cables and cords from Finley Audio (www.Finleyaudio.com).  Again, proof that they make a difference. An NO I am not affiliated with them but did order a phono cable. 
Honest opinions on my two picks of loudspeakers
You will need all of that power for the Revels.  Keep in mind that you can blow any speaker if you crank it loud enough.  1 watt of distortion can do it. 
Using Oppo 105 as transport
I've got a 105.  Personally, I am not a big fan of using it to stream.  You really have to have a tv on just to see the interface.  Also, the DAC in the 105 is great for theater but not the best for 2 channel.  My Chord Hugo streaming Tidal from m... 
Townshend Seismic Isolation Podium
I love my Seizmic Stand under my table.  However, I have spikes on my speakers.  I am not worried about sound traveling into my speakers, I want the bass to travel out of them.  I can have all the bass in the world and it won't affect my table. 
Are Pass Labs amps good at low volume levels?
your speakers are??? 
Speaker kits recomendations Maybe Horn TL hybrid lets talk speaker kits
So, I just ripped apart a pair of Electrovoice Wolverine speakers.  The cabinets were beat.  Horn tweeter and horn mids are great and the same that you would find in a pair of Aristocrats.  I have the crossovers but think that you would be better ... 
Flea Watt Amp: What Speakers Are. You Using With Yours? Recommendations
10 watts with either Merrill Zigmahornets or Coincident Mini Truimph  
is it possible to connect a subwoofer to Crown XLS amps?
You have to consider a couple of items:Do you want to use the crossover in the subwoofer or run everything full range.  Right now, you could either use the line level from your pre into the sub, then to the power amp.  OR you can use the speaker l... 
Upgrade 7.1 to Atmos, can the tv decode it for me and send the signal via ARC
My new TV comes Wednesday 65" E class LG OLED.For the first time ever my video might be better than my audio.  More to come... 
Is it the uneven lengths or cosmetic blemishes hurting me
Mark, I agree.  EBM-really? 
A question for fans of Threshold amplifiers
Are you comparing class A amps? 
Upgrade 7.1 to Atmos, can the tv decode it for me and send the signal via ARC
Thanks Eric,I love my current 7.1 and just wanted to add Atmos without buying a new pre.  It looks like I may end up buying an OLED TV without Atmos and then start searching for a pre later. 
Matching Ceiling Speakers
I think that matching LCR is imperative.  Matching the surrounds doesn't have nearly as much affect.