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Who Uses Rear Surround Speakers For Music Playback?
Whatever sounds good is where it’s at. Those who thumb their noses at it can stick the whole fist up there.  ML Motion 2s sound pretty sweet in back.  Best with seperate amps. 
Restored my dads R2R but no tape loop on integrated
You won’t get feedback if you’re careful but sooner or later you’re gonna trip up.Bleed through is likely. Try it, might work good enough for be you.Good luck with a difficult process.Phono stage direct is best if you have a phono pre. Again plug ... 
What's on your Streamer Tonight?
Linn Jazz 
Restored my dads R2R but no tape loop on integrated
You'll be in danger of a feedback blowout if you try to monitor without a tape loop. They are few and far between. You have to monitor with headphones in the deck. No recommendations.other than unplug the deck output to record and plug it in for p... 
Better to buy a high end network player with a DAC?
I’ve never been "forced.". I can not relate to yer "problem."Answer is no.  Not better (than what?) just differentThe exact same DAC should be better on board.No guarantees. 
How much reality do you really need?
Get real. My only ultimate goal is to enjoy music.Reality blah blah blah. 
Pet Peeve -- why do headphone companies make the LEFT and RIGHT symbols so hard to locate
What is so hard about marking with nail polish or stickers. This is like whining about BRGHT LEDs.Heard of stick um? 
Help! Cure for transformer hum?
I bought the iFi DC Blocker right away and it works for me, different problem.jea48 made the big point. Was it quiet in the shop after the surgery? If so power it up at another location before rooting around your house or buying unecessary stuff. ... 
Low power amps and speaker damage?
MC  Mine goes to 11. Nyah nyah.What Erik said.iPad ain’t got enough power for destruction. Doh.The only tweeter I ever fried was 18 watts, AB SS with a goofy broad at the controls. 
Speaker repair...is it easy?
Kits are for foam replacement. Gorilla should work fine with rubber. Sooner better than later. 
So how can a great system solve less than great recordings
I dunno. How?Your statement reveals nothing. 
Balancing sound to sharpen dialogue?
In 5.1 get a better center where the dialogue is at. A simple compander helps like a dBx 117 or 119.It's easier to optimize with seperate systems for A & V. 
Best dac under $1k
Except for after that AKM fire it is sold out.There's that. 
Violin Moves All Over the Sound Stage
Heifetz or Ray Chen. 
Why do people say low power amps should be good for bookshelf speakers?
"People" say all kinds of goofy things like "The earth is flat". Questioning their reasons is futile and   Frankly I don't care.