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Speaker Bi-Wire...which frequency does it benefit?
Neither. But, then again, neither suffers.Kal 
Any benefits playing SACD's on Standard CD Player?
No advantage. You can only play the CD layer of the hybrid SACDs and those are, well, CDs. Kal 
Use Subwoofer crossover or processor crossover?
Yada spake: "I would use the unit with the best DSP to remedy problems with the bass nodes." Yup but that's another issue.Nodes, modes, notes? :-)Kal 
Use Subwoofer crossover or processor crossover?
Use processor crossover.Disable/bypass subwoofer crossover.Kal 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
In front? Above, below or blocking the screen? I am trying to find out exactly how it is positioned and that includes room arrangement, furnishings, listening position, etc.Kal 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
Where is the center speaker?Kal 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
Could be the settings for the others. Could be position. Could be acoustics of the room. Did you use pink-noise and a sound level meter?Kal 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
"I recall reading that the majority of center channel speakers have dispersion issues and using a virtual center would likely be better for on axis listeners." Other way 'round. The beaming and venetian-blind variation is a problem for off-axis li... 
paradigm studio 20 as center channel speaker
Actually, it is probably superior in its dispersion as a center channel speaker (and in its matching to the L/R) than so-called dedicated centers. I used one, for a while, as a center with a pair of Studio60s until I obtained a 3rd 60.Kal 
Best SACD hookup- multi channel or CD?
Aren't the CD inputs digital? If so, no SACD that way.Kal 
Aside form the Human voice...
Y'know, it sorta depends on what you want to express.Kal 
how do I attach opamp to module
What is a BrownDog 80302? Generally, ICs are specified, physically, in terms of their package and their pin-out. The AD825 is an 8pin DIP. What are you connecting it to? 
Can you still get into CES on the last day?
Depends on how tired and lax the security people get.Kal 
Biamping with 5 channel home theater amp
Many preamps with 2 sets of outputs are simply single outputs with an internal Y connector. In any case, it is just fine as long as the input impedance of the power amps is high enough.Kal 
Acoustical Foam
First-reflection points (side, ceiling, floor) need first attention and, then, depending on the room, system and furniture, you may need additional treatment. However, what is almost always needed is broadband bass trapping and foam tiles will do ...