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Bookshelf speakers under $1000
Wharferdales, especially if you replace the tweeter caps. :)  
Experiment: Level Matching Frequencies
Um, don’t do that. :) First, if you need a good, cheap calibrated mic, use the Dayton imm-6. The RS SPL meter is severly constrained at both ends. https://amzn.to/2Ly6G65If you have an Android, Audio Tools works perfectly. If you have a new iPhone... 
Isolated Ground causes ground hum.
What do you mean "isolated ground?"  
SQ : Anthem receiver vs. processor
maplegrove:We'll see. I still have my Parasound P7. Worst case scenario I run the Anthem through it. :)  
SQ : Anthem receiver vs. processor
Thanks @alkaloid! I think I'm going to go purchase the AVM60 this weekend. Best,E 
Filter capacitor issue
oh man, just please stop.Let a qualified tech look at it or you'll do even more damage. Really.Best,E 
one short and one long speaker cable work?
If they're worth anything, no, keep the cable length the same.But in terms of electrical theory, it's hard to imagine a 14 ga or larger speaker cable sounding very different at 6 or 2 meters.  
Am I missing something here?
For speakers, listen to Monitor Audio as one brand I am super entranced with.  
Am I missing something here?
Those are some interesting pieces! :) The wide baffle speakers of Snell are among my favorites, and this seems of similar pedigree. I have to agree with your overall take, a lot of really thin and gutless is sold as "refined." But sometime soon I ... 
Question about in home AV DIY calibration.
I think it's a very good option. The one issue I have run into isn't the quality of the DVD/Blu Ray but some options on TV's are not normally available. Let's face it, with most TV's you are making a judgement call no matter what. You may want to ... 
Difference between ESS Sabre Burr Brown Wolfson DACs
Implementation matters more. In the older generations, BB was my favorite. In some modern implementations as well.One thing to listen for, the best modern DAC's are TERRIFIC with Redbook playback. The mediocre one's only sound great with 96/24 or ... 
Question about in home AV DIY calibration.
You can still get it, now updated for BluRay:https://amzn.to/2S7acXq 
Reasonable RCA Connectors?
Check out Parts Connexion.I used to use Cardas, but man, what a pain to solder to.  
Classe CA-2300 voltage change
There are two types of voltage conversion:Easy and Hard.If it's easy, any local electronic repair person could do it in half an hour. If it's hard, you are better off getting an external power converter.Best,E 
Jupiter and Icar Nos capacitor
Why and where would you be able to compare such different values of caps?