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Reading Spec Sheets
IMO, whichever amp better handles the complex load of a multi way speaker, typically will sound more powerful than an amp that can't, regardless of rated output into a 4 or 8 ohm resistor. 
SUT advice
Check out the Bob's Devices with the 1131 Cinemag's. 
SUT advice
Are you looking to improve upon the SUT's built into the Nagra? 
Infocus X1 projector to Outlaw Audio 975
The projector does not support 1080p so make sure that the Outlaw is upscaling to only 1080i or is off. 
Which part of my turntable system should I upgrade
I consider SACD to be high rez. Problem is that most of the new music that I like is not being released on SACD. Maybe that will change with High Rez download's. 
Which part of my turntable system should I upgrade
Unless you are talking about high rez, IMO, you are sadly mistaken that it takes 4k to beat digital! 
Which part of my turntable system should I upgrade
Your Denon might be running fast if it was intended for a different country. Check to see what voltage and hertz it was made for.The weakest part is probably the built in phono preamp. 
What's with 4 ohm speakers?
Speaking of tweeters, Morel offers nearly identical MDT29's in both 4 and 8 ohm versions. As rated, the 4 ohm is 92 dB sensitivity and the 8 ohm is 89 dB. For a MTM, the 4 ohm would be more likely.So, just by halving impedance and not doubling dri... 
What's with 4 ohm speakers?
Ribbons are often 8 ohms as the ribbon itself is the equivalent of a voice coil. 
Anyone try this way to wire your loudspeakers?
Very interested on the results.Please let us know. 
Nakamichi? Can the amp be turned on with.........
I agree. IMO, The bryston will do a better job with the KEF's in almost all areas. 
Anyone try this way to wire your loudspeakers?
It seems to me that you (if the jumper wires are removed) you have changed the impedance of the mids/tweets as far as the amp is concerned. Have you tried swapping the leads between the 8 and 4 ohm taps to see what the diff is? 
What's with 4 ohm speakers?
In tweeters the mass of the voice coil becomes an issue so I do not doubt that they would use 4 ohms over 8. All things being equal that would cut the voice coil weight in half. 
Adcom GFA-5802 -vs- Parasound HCA-3500 Amps?
Plus 1 on the reliability of Parasound. I sold and installed Parasound into hundreds of jobs and it was extremely rare to have any kind of problems. 
Nakamichi? Can the amp be turned on with.........
No harm to the amp. The amp will go through it's normal turn on cycle.There are lots of better amps as well as lots of worse amps out there for $800. I don't have the slightest clue because I don't know what you plan to hook them up to. Does the $...