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Anyone upgraded Salon/Studio to Salon/Studio 2?
1. It's Kevin Voecks, not Peter. I think his statement should not be taken to imply that the 2 is not an improvement over the original but that it should be considered, independently, for what it is: A new design.2. I didn't compare it to the orig... 
Help with math and science of tri-wiring?
All to the same taps. 
Artemis EOS Help
I wish I could recall but that was back in 1996 for me. I will see if I can find any notes.Kal 
Digitally Mastered Lp's?
And you generalize from this one sample that the entire fault of its poor sound is due to a digital master? Sure. 
Using 2 channels of a 5-channel amp
Should not be a problem. If you mix XLR and RCA, you will have to adjust levels to compensate for the higher output via XLR.Kal 
Which new OPPO DVD player is the one to get?
The 983 has ABT video processing.Kal 
Artemis EOS Help
I reviewed these (very favorably) many years back and I do not recall any real options in the setup. Amp cabled to crossover and, from there, to each module. My memory may be hazy, so what other options are there?Kal 
Proceed AVP2 current firmware.
Try posting here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=707173&highlight=AVP2Lots of AVP2 users there.Kal 
Finding a DAC that will process SACD's
In addition to proprietary connections, one can output DSD over HDMI to any AVR or pre/pro that will handle it. Those will handle PCM output from the player, as well. More will be coming on line very soon.Kal 
Is there a tube based 5.1 preamp on the market?
The Fosgate is discontinued (as is Fosgate). Conrad-Johnson makes a tube-based 5.1 preamp but it is out of the price-range, too.Kal 
I think my hearing is damaged.
02-23-08: Hitman_hifi asked: "Does anyone know of a drug that improves hearing?" Nope. There are drugs that make you "think" you are hearing better but it is illusory. ;-)Kal 
move to multi-channel audio-only
That's what I am all about. See www.stereophile.com/musicintheroundBTW, there are thousands of multichannel SACDs which you can browse at www.sa-cd.netKal 
Which new OPPO DVD player is the one to get?
983 is not a Blue-Ray player and, consequently, those CODECs are not relevant.Kal 
Which new OPPO DVD player is the one to get?
The 983 will not replace the 980/981. Probably see it by late March. Lots more talk over at AVSForum.My report will appear in the May Stereophile.Kal 
What's the story on auto sound calibration SSP's
Many pre/pros have auto setup and some also have autoEQ (defeatable). The list is long.Kal