erikt

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Running a sub in 2 channel with dhc80.2
What does the setup display show for your speaker configuration? eg - did it detect a sub when you ran Audessey?Does the sub work when you listen in mult-channel? 
Running a sub in 2 channel with dhc80.2
What's up with the 'drive by' requests for help and no follow up? 
Running a sub in 2 channel with dhc80.2
What exactly do you mean by 'two channel'?Do you mean your sub is hooked up with two cables from the Left/Right front preouts from the Integra (and not using the single subwoofer output)?Or, do you mean you have the sub hooked up with a single cab... 
1 Sub, 2 Functions
I do this right now with my Epik Valor sub which has both a single separate LFE input and 2 line level inputs (L/R).I have a MF A5 Integrated amp with HT Direct capability with preouts which I connect to the sub's line level L/R inputs.I connect, ... 
$1k Integrated SS for B&W DM630i
Look for a used deal on the Musical Fidelity A3.I run the A5 with my B&W bookies and there is great synergy in the sound. 
What amp for B&W 803 MATRIX S2 fronts for HT only?
If this is *just* for HT, then do you really need floorstanders if you have a good sub? What is the rest of your setup? 
What amp for B&W 803 MATRIX S2 fronts for HT only?
If you do go for the matrix speakers - post up a review - I'd be interested as I still have my CDM1NTs for my setup and am very pleased, still, with their performance for both HT and music in my hybrid rig. 
Stereo sub out to mono, is it safe?
Don't you need a 'summing' adapter for this application?I don't think this is the same as 'splitting' a single output which a vanilla flavored "Y" adapter would do.But 'summing' two signals into one would take a different "Y" configuration.The qui... 
does power cord length matter? fact or myth?
I think this is a mapleshade.com thangI seem to recall something regarding minimum lengths for ICs and PCs in their catalog. But I don't recall the rationale (if there was one). 
Subwoofer hook up
This can be done - I have done it, but it depends on the hook up options on your equipment.1)your sub has separate inputs for LFE *and* L/R Line Level inputs (not a combined LFE on Left input option)2)your integrated amp with HT Bypass has line le... 
Best internet stations for Jazz, esp. Classic/Cool
KSDS is jazz88.org and is 88.3FM in San DiegoI guess 'jazz' gets relegated to the low end of the dial across the US. 
Best internet stations for Jazz, esp. Classic/Cool
Don't think so, jazz88.org is KSDS, San Diego, commercial free. 
Any experience with these CD players?
What is the rest of your system like?What type of sonic qualities and features are you looking for? Laid back, uber-detail, etc et al....Are you interested in multichannel?I have the Pearl and can speak to that - only does 2-channel, no HDMI outpu... 
Best internet stations for Jazz, esp. Classic/Cool
jazz88.org 
Upgrade suggestions for Parasound/Dynaudio system
Vinyl is your full fat cream! :-)