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Can 2-channel be improved by using subtle surround Eno style?
Yes.  The Hafler circuit was my introduction to surround back around 1970.  One can do so much better today with discrete multichannel. 
Stereophile's 2012 products of the year
2012? 
Connectivity of an external DAC to an NAD M33 integrated amp
The M33 digitizes its analog inputs.  I cannot see any reasonable way to bypass the on-board DAC. 
Question about SACD and DSD
The DLNR Bridge, could you tell me what that is? Useful when necessary but not generally necessary and has potential formatting limitations. 
Is it worth upsampling with dBpoweramp
Agreed. 
Question about SACD and DSD
I am not sure what you want to know.  What DAC do you have?  How does it handle DSD from files?  What are you using to play your files on the PC?In theory, direct conversion of DSD to analog is superior to an intermediate conversion to PCM.  In pr... 
3.1 setup - connecting 3 speakers on a stereo amplifier - no sub solution
Google DynaQuad for the grand-daddy of these ideas. 
No Bass with 5-Channel Analog Inputs
Since your Yamaha " nullifies all adjustment," I would focus on the Oppo to first make sure that you are getting signals from all the output channels.  (1) Does the FR/FL channels change/respond at all to changes in the Oppo of level and/or cross... 
No Bass with 5-Channel Analog Inputs
Do you have subwoofer(s) connected to the Yamaha?  If not, you need to set the Oppo to have all the main speakers as Large and "no sub." 
How to go about collecting Classical Music
Not to mention the calming influence on the soul classical music can deliver especially older souls capable of appreciating it.......... Heck no!!!!  I listen to classical music because it stirs my soul and my emotions to a degree that no other... 
How to go about collecting Classical Music
 On one trip to midtown Manhattan ..................... Once inside I heard some equally magnificent classical organ being played. I discovered the church’s incredible organ was being played by some of New York City’s finest classical organists ... 
Why wont speaker companies publish their measurements?
Most people could care less about specs and measurements. They just buy what they like based of whatever criteria they want and some companies just rely on that and marketing to sell stuff. Happens here all the time...surprise!. That's the way ... 
Why wont speaker companies publish their measurements?
I am taking the position that, while Kenjit may be pushing his arguments way beyond reasonable limits (as he is wont to do), his criticism of the speaker companies to not publish standardized measurements is valid.No one should dispute the right a... 
Ok to adjust balance to achieve center vocal image?
How are you sure that it was not recorded that way? 
Best 9 channels power amp?
Too few appealing options for a 9 channel amp.  I'd go with a great 3channel amp for the L/C/R and a 6channel for the rest.