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Can I hook up sub directly to amp?
OK. You can connect both main speakers and the sub to the amp's outputs. It means that the sub is getting a signal that has gone through 2 amps and an attenuator rather than getting the signal directly from the source but OK.Kal 
Can I hook up sub directly to amp?
C'mon. The Sub10 has RCA inputs and RCA outputs. Why bother with the speaker cables?Kal 
Can I hook up sub directly to amp?
BelCanto - Sub10 - AR amp - Maggies. 
Can I hook up sub directly to amp?
What sub? 
Can I hook up sub directly to amp?
It depends. How about telling us exactly the names and models of the devices you want to connect?Kal 
A/V recevier HDMI to TV, then Optical to DAC?
Of course. In fact, the TV will probably not even get the HD codecs unless the player converts them to PCM. Since I know of no TV that will decode the HD codecs, its EDID signature will tell the player not to send them.Kal 
Audyssey - flat or house curve?
Well, you can go to the Audyssey website and see what they do. http://www.audyssey.com/technology/index.htmlAlso, note that different devices (even among the brands you list) offer different curve options. Finally, with AudysseyPro (an expensive o... 
A/V recevier HDMI to TV, then Optical to DAC?
Strange but doable if (1) you have a TV that will output S/PDIF from an HDMI source and (2) you are content to changing your AVR's HDMI setting all the time since, afaik, most AVRs can process HDMI audio (for their speaker outputs) or pass the aud... 
Coax Digital compared to seperate 5.1 for movies.
The difference has little to do with whether one type of interconnect is better but the performance of what they are interconnecting. In your case, the poor analog input stages on the prepro is the deciding factor.Kal 
Audyssey XT Auto EQ Question
Either don't use the EQ in the sub at all (save money: buy a sub without it) or use the sub's eq first. Kal 
Coax Digital compared to seperate 5.1 for movies.
02-21-09: BacardiWhat about for music 2 channel????Number of channels is irrelevant. It's the hardware and processing.Kal 
external crossover recommendations
While Richard might be suspected of bias in his recommendation, he is right. Excellent choice, sir.http://www.stereophile.com/musicintheround/1108mitr/index1.htmlKal 
Coax Digital compared to seperate 5.1 for movies.
I would definitely recommend the digital connection for several reasons. First, the analog inputs on the Integra/Onkyo prepros are their weakest features. Second, the use of analog interconnections eliminates the ability to use any of the DSP feat... 
Coax Digital compared to seperate 5.1 for movies.
Some sources have poor DACs and some have good DACs as compared with those in the AVR or processor. That might be a critical distinction as the cables, themselves, are not.Kal 
crossover question for subwoof
Sure. Get a "subwoofer plate amp" from MCM or Part Express. This will power the subs and provide adjustable roll-offs.Or you can rewire the internal networks if you know something about electronics.Kal