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2-channel vs 3-channel/5channel
Let yourself make the decision: Watch a action movie in surround sound at a theater, do you feel that you have the same enjoyment at home with your 2 channel? 
Remember the year and first vynil you ever bought?
My first was a 45, a CCR's Have you ever seen the rain on one side, Hey tonight on the other. Can't remember what year it was 
switching phono stage signal - need help
Try a pair of Y cable. 
Sub best at high crossover?
It could be the DD18 room compensation software, or maybe your power amp works happier with higher crossover point. 
Sub best at high crossover?
It could be the dd18 room compensation software. 
B&K 507 has died. Thinking of going 2 channel?
Another B&K 507 
Focal 1038be or Revel Ultima Salon 2?
What is your room dimension? 
Bass leaves after amp warms up?
If some or All output transistor without good contact to their heat-sink, the output transistor will run very hot. (The amp dosen't feel hotCan it still be running hot?) 
dac with digital & analog out puts
Marantz NA7004 has digital and analog outputs. But I don't understand what you want to do with the digital output (I listen to music daily and have several blu ray disc I like. Is there a dac that I can use behind my cheap dvd player that has both... 
Thinking of moving from AVR to pre/pro and amp
Admranger,switch the internal x-over to direct on the back of your subs (You already set the crossover in your player & avr). 
B&K Ref. 30 Problem
Marco1, Have you set the Favorite Speakers to 4 (page 40 of the Owner’s Manual)? 
Center Channel for Thiel CS 3.5 Stereo System
Go for the best that Thiel offered, A used MCS1 should be around $1k. 
Help: right channel not working on Yamaha rx-v3000
Have you try unplug it from the AC outlet for a minute to reset the processor? 
Integrated Amp with HT by-pass
If you want to go used, Some newer Accuphase integrated have Ext PRE-IN, there is a E-450 @ $7k for sale. 
Should I upgrade home theatre to one with HDMI?
Plato,Another way to solve your minor issue is using a HDMI Splitter w/ 3D support.