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Revel Studios- amplfier suggestions please
I still like the SF Power3 amps with them although the Classe monoblocs come close. 
Abandonning Powered Speakers - Why?
I guess Trelja proves my point. ;-) 
Abandonning Powered Speakers - Why?
No. It is a superior design principle but one that is not easily accepted by the audiophile (or retailer) market. Powered speakers are a hard sell, unfortunately. 
Are the Empire Turntables any good?
They were and can be. Depends on model, condition and modifications. The arms are another story............ 
Building new system with 1 thorny problem - HELP
The HDCD decoder must be in the DAC. 
2 amplifiers, 1 pair of speakers
Do not connect both amps to the speakers at the same time, even if only one is on at a time. First, even when off, the amp will load the other. Second, can you really be certain you will NEVER make the mistake of powering both?Options:1) Get a spe... 
LIRPA1
Worse yet. The two weeks need to be continuous. The device is no older today than the day Dr. Lirpa made it. 
LIRPA1
They had great potential but, since they only worked on 4/1 and needed about two weeks of break-in, it was never realized. 
Looking for excellent DAC without a preamp section
The Weiss Medea does not have a preamp portion and the Theta Gen VIII is available without it. 
Revel F-30/ large or small
There may not be anything lower on most regular music. Why not set them as Large for music and Small for DD/DTS? 
Anyone heard the new Theta Gen VIII ?
With all the qualifications that attend the statement, it is the best I've heard so far.http://www.stereophile.com/digitalsourcereviews/204theta/index.html 
Acoustics of Non-Box Shape Rooms
You need to consider all the continguous and, perhaps, adjacent spaces/barriers to know the "room." You might take a look at CARA, a CAD/Acoustics modelling program which can accept almost any configuration.FWIW, I have an L-shaped room and found ... 
Revel F-30/ large or small
MY preference would be to leave them as 'full range' but why not flip the switch and see what you like. 
How much preamp will improve
What's wrong with the AR? What do you think it is doing to the sound? 
Multi-Channel Interconnects SACD
See also Harmonic Technology and RS Audio for 6 conductor audio interconnects.