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Sony SCD XA9000ES vs SCD-1 or XA-777ES
Dunno but I can find out this weekend. 
Switch for 2 preamps to 1 amplifier
Why not connect the L/R output of the HTS to an input on the Marantz? A HT bypass input would be ideal. 
Any way a preamp can drive small speakers?
With a transformer, some preamps might be able to drive small speakers at low volume but there's a reason they are preamps, not amps: inadequate power! 
Sony SCD XA9000ES vs SCD-1 or XA-777ES
Well, JA did review the XA9000ES in the December 2003 issue of Stereophile but my head-to-head comparison with the XA777ES will not appear until the April 2004 issue. 
Are Moon and Simaudio P-5 different ?
I do not believe they are different but you should give SimAudio a call and ask. 
Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's?
I started in 1957 with a Webcor changer/GE magnetic cartridge, Harman-Kardon Prelude(?) and a no-name speaker. Soon added an RCA 12" coax in a RiverEdge bass reflex and later an Eico HFT-90. Went on to Dynaco and Empire TT with Altec A-7s and neve... 
Sony SCD XA9000ES vs SCD-1 or XA-777ES
My comparison of the XA9000ES and the XA777ES will appear in the April Stereophile. 
Audiophile Terms?? I need a dictonary
See JGH's audiophile glossary: http://www.stereophile.com/reference/50/index.html 
can I turn my stereo amp to mono- is there a way
Not all. I believe the Lyra mono is a specialised design. 
Audio alchemt DDE V3.0 Need Help
See schematic here: http://www.AudioAsylum.com/images/DDE3.pdf 
can I turn my stereo amp to mono- is there a way
Eldartford wrote: Kr4...He needs to go mono because of the LF noise of vertical groove modulation, which has no signal, except the noise.Then he needs a mono cartridge. 
can I turn my stereo amp to mono- is there a way
Does it have a tape output? Many of these are unbuffered and an interconnect from the R to the L will mono the amp.Of course, if the LPs are already mono, why do you need it? 
compatability confusion for newbie, yamaha ca-1010
The 'crossover settings' you refer to relate to the tone controls and not to the separation of signals into bass (sub) and main speakers. You need a separate crossover for that. 
Speakers you regret selling
1. The 4way transmission lines I built myself.2. Stax ELS-F81 
Physically awkward components...
My favorite is the Nagra PL-L preamp with all the inputs on the left and all the outputs on the right. Of course, all my sources are on the right and all my amps are on the left and, because it is a tube preamp, I could not really invert it! Best ...