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Smoke on my power amp
Plug your amp to a 'Dim Bulb Tester' to find out if any repair is required. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRFRwOnLsZI&t=15s 
Lexicon RV-8
https://www.hifishark.com/model/lexicon-rv-8 
Yet another need help with a ground hum thread
A isolation transformer may solve your problem https://www.jensen-transformers.com/product/ci-2rr/ 
Cool running amplifier
@bdgregory Glad I could help 
Using a Yamaha RX-V485 Receiver as a pre amp for my Denon AVR 3801
I want to have the Yamaha send the three front channels to the Denon to power my NHT center and NHT Four Speaker. But I don’t see and pre-outs on the Yamaha RX-V485! Using speaker level to line level converterhttps://www.amazon.com/PYLE-PLVHL6... 
Speaker Spike Help
@gdnrbob Yes, if the speakers phillips screws size less than 6mm and without threaded inserts, your recommendation is much better.    BTW, if using a aluminum bar, lower profile spike will be needed.  
Cool running amplifier
@sfseay I believe OP’s preamp is on 24/7 and I think he has to try those outlet to be sure. 
Anybody Heard the CODA v2 multichannel Amplifier?
Sorry I don't have any experience on both v12 and s12.5, however, IMO/IME one better amp preforms better than two lesser amp passive bi-amping. On paper, the s12.5 look like a better amp. 
Speaker Spike Help
Can you use a 1" aluminum bar mount across the rear end of your speaker using the existing phillips screw holes and put those spikes as outriggers?   https://elac-content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/2016/01/Uni-Fi-Foot-Web.1349-1500x712.jpg 
BEST HARMLESS/SIGNATURELESS SPEAKERS CAPACITORS.
JFYI A diyaudio member did some interesting ESR tests:https://www.diyaudio.com/forums/parts/346861-esr-measurements-capacitors.html 
Anybody Heard the CODA v2 multichannel Amplifier?
Are you talking about the CODA v12 multichannel Amplifier? I think v2 is a Continuum Monoblock Amplifier.  
Cool running amplifier
@bdgregory You can try a Current Sensing Auto On/Off Outlet instead, plug the TV to ’Tools outlet’ and plug the amplifier to ’Vacuum/Accessory outlet’. , The amplifier will automatically turn on when you turn on the TV and amplifier will automatic... 
Why not put crossover networks in accessible compartments?
Isolating the crossover from vibration is a good thing, easily accessible compartments that allow changing components is a different thing, how often a speaker need to replaces crossover parts? I believe encase in resin helps isolating the crosso... 
Cool running amplifier
Sunfire symphonic reference power amplifier, 250 watt 8ohm doubled to 500 watt 4ohm. Auto input signal turn on is a nice ’set and forget’ feature, Load invariant technology which allows the amp to put out tremendous amounts of power while generat... 
Best way to A / B test amps? Use a switch?
Problematic if you are talking about tube gear that doesn't like to be on when no speakers are connected, but no problem with solid state. Connected to a dummy load resistor before disconnecting speaker from a tube amp can solve the problem, an...