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Mark Levinson suggestion please
I would only consider a 23.5, 333, 335, or 336 for the N802. 
Which separates for 7.1 B&W Matrix, turntable, TV?
Pre-Amps:Anthem AVM20/30Krell Showcase 7.1 Parasound C2Sony STR-DA9000/7100Es Receiver (good power and dacs)Amps (from expensive to cheap):1) one Bryston 4B ST/SST for M803 one Bryston 9B ST for Center, 2 rears and 2 surrounds2) One Proced HPA2 fo... 
Best DIY Bulk Power cord to buy????????????
I made my own 83803. Pretty good for my high current amp.Not as good as a VH Flavor 4 but great for the $. 
VIOLA Speaker
It was one of the best rooms IMO.They played full orchestra PERFECTLY! 
Best 5 channel amp musical
The Proceed Amp5 is pretty musical.Musical for me means warm and smooth sounding. 
B&W 805 models...
I forgot to add the B&W Silver Signature!The Natuilus 805 is not necessairyl better than the Silver Signature. Depends who you ask.Therefor the order from Oldest to Newest:Matrix 1Matrix 805B&W Silver Signature SS25Nautilus 805Signature 80... 
B&W 805 models...
From oldest to newest:Matrix 1Matrix 805Nautilus 805Signature 805805S 
Sony STR-DA9000ES -- how good an amplifier?
The 9000ES seems to be a pretty good receiver.From my other post that I replied to regarding the Sony 7100ES receiver:I have a few asian magazines showing multiple owner setups and reviews using a Sony 9000ES receiver. One magazine reports writes ... 
Sony 777ES vs Sony 7100 ES Receiver upgrade?
Sorry Newmanoc, I think you may be mistaken unless you have listened to the Sony 7100ES Receiver.I have a few asian magazines showing multiple owner setups and reviews using a Sony 9000ES receiver. One magazine reports writes an article where they... 
Remove 20 A inlet on Shunyata Hydra 2?
Why not just add a cheap no thrills 4 power outlet to your Hydra 4?Lots of those DIY and small manufacturers make them for about $100. You will get at least 3 more extra outlets 
PMC speakers vs B&W... has anyone compared?
I own both the PMC LB1 and B&W Matrix 805.Comparing M805 and LB1's back to back and hours on end, the Matrix 805 is very musically satisfying. The LB1 on the otherhand is much more detailed/revealing speaker that provides gobs of bass.Differen... 
PMC to Tri-Amp or Not
You will definitely benefit.You can get away with just your 3B + 4B if you dont have the B60. 
new at this
I think your main culprit is your Adomcom amp and CDP.I dont think you Adcom 7500 is up to the task of driving any of your speakers properly. You are underpowered for sure. Cabling is not the problem here.Note: Be prepared to spend $ on amplificat... 
Bryston VS Musical Fidelity
My friend used to own CDM 7NT + CNT. He used the internal amps of a Yamaha RX-Z1, then switched in his older 70w Accuphase Integtrated and eventually ended up with a Bryston 6B SST.The Yamaha could barely drive the 7NT and the Accuphase was imedia... 
My system suggestions on improving bass - Totem
If you like the MF sound, why dont you upgrade your Musical Fidelity A3.2 Integrated to a more powerful one such as A308 int or NuVista M3?