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Bi-amp question
"I'm doing vertical passive biamp on one of my systems and it does perform better than other single amp configurations, but the speakers are unique in that they take advantage of it. "Can you explain how the speakers are designed to take advantage... 
NAD M5 died with op.59 No.3
I was trying to focus in on the possible location of the problem. Can you try the S/PDIF? 
2 channel priority in HT Processor...who's is best
Yes. I was wondering why anyone would care about running "a preamp at near full power?" 
NAD M5 died with op.59 No.3
All outputs? Balanced? SE? Multichannel? Digital? 
NAD M5 died with op.59 No.3
??? Are you up to opening the chassis, checking for blown fuses and sniffing for burned/melted/damaged components? If not, contact NAD. 
Oppo 95-Integra 80.3 connection
is the reason for not using the DAC in the Oppo 95 and going analog into the integra because the integra would be the weak link??? Nope.It is that the HDMI input permits one to take advantage of the superior bass/channel management in the Integra ... 
Oppo 95-Integra 80.3 connection
For Item 1, the 93 is equally good. 
what to buy under $500 bi wire spkr cable
It is not the cable although the terminations may be corroded. 
Oppo 95-Integra 80.3 connection
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CD Recommendation -- EMI Tchaikovsky Selections
That's an oldie but a goodie. If one is looking for something more modern, Jansons recordings on RCO Live are consistently excellent for performance and sound.Kal 
Serious Classical Labels
PentatoneSFSO MediaBISAlphaBSO ClassicsLinnLipkindMelbaProfilQuintoneChannel ClassicsOndine 
Anyone heard Jamo R909 dipole speakers?
Can we assume you heard the B&Ws and SFs in the same system and acoustic environment as your JBLs? As for the R909, here are my assessment of the smaller R907: http://www.stereophile.com/floorloudspeakers/jamo_reference_r_907_loudspeaker/ 
Sony DVDAudio and SACD
What's mid price? 
What high-end multichannel SACD players are there?
BTW, guys, I had to look up what I wrote (http://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-50-page-2-0) because, in effect, I use them almost interchangeably today. 
What high-end multichannel SACD players are there?
I preferred the Oppo with analog outputs but the differences on HDMI were miniscule and resulted in a toss up. The Sony had a bit more low end but the Oppo was a bit better defined. Any choice between them would, and should, be system dependent.Kal