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Stereo SACD on a Multi SACD player?
Most players, Sony and others, permit you to set a preference and will default to that set preference (stereo, in your case). Check the manual. 
What is a Digital to Analogue Converter
What is your digital source component? 
Sony SCD XA9000ES vs SCD-1 or XA-777ES
For setup, use a separate test disc so you can control the test signals. 
Sony SCD XA9000ES vs SCD-1 or XA-777ES
The XA9000ES plays CD-Rs just fine. 
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.