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Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
And then - post the comments here - other inquiring minds would like you to share! :-) 
cd's/SACDS to test highs?
Mob Fidelity SACD, Doobie Bros Captain & Me: play the track Southcity Midnight LadyThat's a demo track fo sho 
Will I improve HT audio with an external DAC?
Not sure I understand the question.What Pre do you have the Creek Destiny amp connected to?If you are not interested in multichannel then do you even have "HT" now? 
System shutting down due to clipping?
Well you didn't say the exact full model number.There was an older RX-V1000 that IS obsolete/discontinued.The newer Aventage line is the RX-A1000.Like I said in reply #1 - hope the 6-ohm setting works for you... ;-)RTM 
System shutting down due to clipping?
Maybe the AVR power supplies are failing....it is an older model.If you've had this for awhile and the shutdowns are 'recent' - sure makes the AVR the probable culprit.Good excuse for an upgrade!! :-) 
System shutting down due to clipping?
Your AVR does have preouts ("Main outs"):http://www.son-video.com/images/static/Rayons/HomeCinema/AmpliAV/Yamaha/RXV1000bg.gifIt sounds from your above system setup description that you are using the main outs from the AVR, connected to your Sonic... 
System shutting down due to clipping?
Just to stir the pot a bit more.The OP may be able to keep his current AVR and IF it has pre-outs, he could add an external amp.Couple of choices:1) 2-channel ext amp for Front L/R speakers - which may 'offload' the AVR enough to drive the remain ... 
non-magnetic mechanical stylus force gauge
I have an older Shure gauge as well and tested it with a magnet I have at home - the gauge plate is NOT magnetic...no sticky...magnet falls off. 
System shutting down due to clipping?
For some Yamaha AVRs, there is a setup option to run "6-ohm" speakers (which may work 'better' for your 4-ohm speakers).Check your manual.Also check to see what your max volume setting is: there are options to limit the volume and if you don't hav... 
AU24e Interconnects - but warmer
What speaker cables are you running?Some folks are proponents of having a consistent cable/IC 'loom' from the same vendor. That should also be factored into the search for overall system synergy.Aren't the Marantz components known for being 'warm'... 
Why amps, pre-amps, integrated amps???
^^^^^You are talking about separate separates! :-)Again...just saying "separates" are better that integrateds is meaningless (cuz there are mid to lo fi separates and hi end integrated) - everything matters so it all depends on specifics.You gotta... 
Why amps, pre-amps, integrated amps???
"It is difficult to find an integrated which equals the performance of separates."I would tend to disagree with this as a whole-sale blanket statement.Integrateds are often overlooked as the 'value' component.For a given price point, integrated am... 
How do I run a sub
The A3.2 also has a set of RCA preout connectors that you could use if your sub has Left & Right line level RCA inputs.Or, as suggested above, use another set of speaker cables.I have an A5 Int Amp and run my sub from the pre-outs - works just... 
Recommended Integrated Amp To Use With B&W 805S
I run my B&W CDM 1NTs with a Musical Fidelity A5 Int Amp - I'm in a very happy place - no plans to change. 
Recordings with BASS
Look for CDs or SACDs of the group Kodo - Japanese taiko drumming.