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What is Your Opinion of Atmos Music?
If you read this article I posted above they are interviewing the studio owners and engineers about mixing in atmos. I was VERY lucky to have corresponded with the owner of The Dub Stage and Galaxy Studios about not only my room setup but my room ... 
What is Your Opinion of Atmos Music?
@marshinski15 , absolutely true about stereo. Some music is being mixed in Atmos and the engineer is trying to convey the artists intent. If you read the article I linked to above here is how Giles Martin describes it: We start off with the stere... 
CD/SACD Changer for the lazy audiophile....suggestions?
The link I posted above is for an open box player that is "as new" condition, it is the Sony ES version= top of the line. I doubt that SACD changers from any company will be manufactured again.  
I’m about to push the button to get 2 SVS 3000 micros to add to ATC SCM40s.
Yes, try one driver facing the wall, the other firing into the room,  
Rose 150B or New Streamer???
The NAD C658 has dirac room correction and you can get an upgrade module to include HDMI that plugs right into an expansion port in the back. If you don't want room correction the Cocktail Audio N25 also has an HDMI port. IMO room correction is e... 
What is the Best Sounding Stand Mount Speaker in the world?
In whose room with what amp? I like active speakers but if I chose passive the Focal Diablo Utopia and their custom stands.  
Bluesound node + INNUOS PHOENIX USB? 
If you are using the Michi X3 dacs and a digital connection I would not see the benefit of changing streamers unless you don’t want to use bluos. If you want better SQ try upgrading your digital cable or your power cord for the Node. This is from... 
I’m about to push the button to get 2 SVS 3000 micros to add to ATC SCM40s.
OK, try facing the subs toward a wall with about a 3 to 4 inch gap. There are room treatment panels that are portable as well. I use one in an open doorway in the back of the room and move it out of the doorway when not listening.  The other thin... 
Considering Towers in the $3000 range
JBL HDI 3600 Towers are on sale at Crutchfield (use the 4 ohm output tabs of your amp):      
Lampizator B7 upgrade.
Is the Big7 your weakest link? I would focus on the weakest link before you upgrade.  
What is Your Opinion of Atmos Music?
@sdw , congrats on your new receiver. When installing your height channels there is a universal layout that you can use for both atmos and auro. Have you installed height speakers yet?    
Turntable suggestions for a shaky wooden floor
Get an isolation rack such as: https://www.amazon.com/IsoAcoustics-Delos-Turntable-Isolation-Butcher/dp/B0846V8Y41/ref=asc_df_B0846V8Y41?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80195746823017&hvnetw=&hvqmt=e&am... 
CD/SACD Changer for the lazy audiophile....suggestions?
Yes, the Sony changers when you can find them:    
How far and wide? NSMT speaker placement
I use angles and have front left and right channels at roughly a 30 degree angle from my MLP. Because my room is a bit narrow I needed to bring the MLP forward to about the center of the room. See:    
Nearly all manufacturers do not advertise/exhibit their product measurements? Why?
@fleschler , if I had budget I would use Mapleshade XLR's throughout the whole system but with roughly 11 active speakers and long runs for height channels and surrounds, not gonna happen.