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Anyone familiar with the Manger driver?
"I have heard the Manger driver sounding GREAT depending upon how it is used within a particular speaker design."YES!! I have also heard the Manger driver sounding mediocre depending upon how it is used within a particular speaker design. Kal 
SACD Test Reference Disc
There are two that come to mind. The original DMP SACD-Surround sampler and the Telarc 1812 SACD both have level-check tracks on them.Kal 
How to get multichannel sound from a CD?
BTW, it ain't the McCormack universal player that has this but, rather, the McCormack MAP-1 preamp. I use it mostly for TV audio but still play CDs in 2channel and SACDs/DVD-As in surround.Most current A/V pre/pros and receivers have several optio... 
The quest for power
Rotel RB1080 is a superb match for the Studio 60/V2. See my comments at: http://www.stereophile.com/amplificationreviews/608/index.htmlOf course, it is well under your budget. Another option is a used Moon W-5.Kal 
Bel Canto vs. Bryston
The Pre6 has no special HT features. It is a purely analog multichannel/stereo preamp with lots of inputs/outputs and great configurability. The Bryston does have HT features (such as decoders for DD/DTS/etc.).Kal 
what is a ground loop?
Google. 
Amps with high voltage?
Why? What seems to be needed is a large current reserve to maintain the correct voltage across that low impedance. Kal 
Switch from SACD to redbook layer on front panel?
Oooops. YOu are right. So does the Denon 5900.Kal 
Switch from SACD to redbook layer on front panel?
The Sony XA777ES and XA9000ES will do that but they will not play DVD and, hence, are not 'universal.'Kal 
Using VPI SDS with a CD PLAYER
The voltage changes in the SDS are programmable and defeatable so it could be set to maintain full line voltage for this as long as you remain within its current capacity.Kal 
What do I add to make my system HT ?
Easy. Feed the preamp-level outputs of the front L/R channels of the receiver/processor into a spare line-level input on the Creek. A HT bypass input if it has one or, alternatively, another but make sure you always have the VC at the same spot al... 
Plasma TV Power Conditioner Discussion
There's a LOT of such discussion on www.avsforum.com but the conclusions split into two camps: Those who see a difference and those who don't. While it may be due to how good or bad an individual's AC supply is to begin with, I'd suggest you get a... 
can anyone help me??
You've told us a lot about what you did not like (but not why) and not what you do like. Give some clues.Kal 
bi-wire question
Makes no difference. Even less than bi-wiring itself.Kal 
DVD Audio-Why can't I get my disc to play in 5.1?
Do you have a set of analog audio cables from the DVD player to the receiver? MCH DVD-A (and SACD) require this with most hardware.Kal