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rca and xlr inputs connected simultaneously?
"I don't understand Kal's description of this setup as "crude". It's just not balanced."Agreed. The described method simply does not make use of the other side of the balanced input and, as you know, is pretty standard. This reduces the input gain... 
rca and xlr inputs connected simultaneously?
No. The shorting pin shunts one side of the balanced input, converting (crudely) the input stage to single-ended. Consequently, I doubt (without actual experience) that you can connect both at the same time. But I would consult Krell.Kal 
DVI Connections
A DVI switch.Kal 
NAGRA PL-L owner Question S
Meter reading is OK. Rarely, do you ever get to an 11V output with domestic electronics.I believe the fuse is protected by a plastic enclosure so that, if it blows, the debris is contained.Kal 
Biwiring
Remove them if you wish to biwire. Leaving them in would do no harm but would make bi-wiring even more pointless, if possible.Kal 
C37-Speziallack
"The theory behind this product is simple but almost unbelievable"Almost?Kal 
Long HDMI vs. short, Long interconnects vs. short
With decent connectors, it won't matter.Kal 
Long HDMI vs. short, Long interconnects vs. short
How long is long? How short is short? I suspect you are dealing with distances which will make this a non-issue.Kal 
Plasma owners any problems??
No problems with my Fujitsu although it was a replacement for one with a few stuck pixels. As another said, heat in NE is no problem.Kal 
Major help needed in Input and output impeadance..
You optimize voltage transfer if the preamp output impedance is minimal and the amps input impedance is maximal. However, there are other problems when these are pushed to extremes (noise/RF pickup, etc.) and, once you get near two orders of magni... 
Solution to a ground loop problem
I gave away my Mondial Magic Brick when my ground loop was cured. The Brick had problems with the DMX signals on my cable.Kal 
Solution to a ground loop problem
"Good luck with the cable company....been there, done that and no satisfaction whatsoever."Keep trying. On the 3rd service call, I finally got a tech who, while first spouting the company line that ground loops due to an improper cable ground are ... 
7 ch Preamp question
More than 5.1 is primarily for movies. Only a very few music releases utilize more than 5.1 and none of those are discrete.Kal 
Bi-Amping
8 volts should be enough to drive any amp or pair of amps into clipping. Take a look at the amp's sensitivity rating; it's usually around 2V for full output.Kal 
Solution to a ground loop problem
Better yet: Get the cable company to reposition and reconnect their ground. Then you won't need a band-aid to block the loop.Kal