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Separates or Receiver to modernize home theater?
I would vote to keep your system as is and use the Oppo analoge 5.1 outputs. You can always upgrade the analoge 5.1 outputs from someone like Modwright now or later on if you want too. The value of receivers and surround sound processors always dr... 
Anthem D1, Marantz Av7005 or McIntosh MX135 ???
Mlopardi, Not sure what you mean by Audio, are you talking audio for two channel or home theater. If it is two channel, I have never heard a surround processor sound better than a fair preamp. So if your goal is to combine the two I think you will... 
2ch amp and HT receiver connected to same speakers
I use banana plugs to change amps with the same speakers. 
Tube Preamp with adjustable gain
Aesthetix Calypso has adjustable gain. 
Outlaw RR2150 - Is there a better receiver?
I use a fisher 400 that has been serviced in by family room. Sounds great and has plenty of power for the Rogers LS3/5A speakers I use. I just prefer tube receivers to ss receivers. 
Aesthetix Calypso vs. ?
Daverz,If you need the info on changing the jumpers to lower the gain, I have in in pdf and can email to you.Good luck,mds 
NOS Tubes In My Aesthetix Calypso
My Calypso is dead quiet from 6" away. No noise problems at all. 
Meridian 568 HELP
Larry,Meridian does not process SACD. 
Manley stingray and tannoy
PopsCall Manley and ask them about using the stingray with your speakers. They generally are very helpful on the phone and will give you their opinion. 
NOS Tubes In My Aesthetix Calypso
As Sayles says above you need to make sure you get low noise tubes for the Calypso or lower the gain or you will hear the tube hiss thru your speakers. I have settled on the Sylvania black plate tripple micas with Amperex 6922. Nice thing about th... 
Tube amp, more low end
I have had better bass response using a Seimens 6CA7 tube than an EL34. Does not sound as good in the midrange though is my system. 
Meridian 568 HELP
Hi,You can go on the Meridian Audio Website and download the software for programing the 568 (Legacy Product). If you are proficient with a computer you should be able to get up and running fairly quickly. 
MUSE Erato II - Anyone using this player?
Mitch2I talked with Kevin about 3 years ago when I was looking to upgrade my DVD Player for better analog audio. I got the impression that their products were mainly for audio and video was just a side note. I decided to take another route since I... 
MUSE Erato II - Anyone using this player?
The only reviews I have found are for the Polyhymnia @ Stereophile & Eleven @ Secrets of Home Theater. I quess you will have to call the designer. 
Rogers LS3/5a question
I have had a pair of Rogers LS3/5a speakers since 1985. Originally powered by Belles Model One (100 watts per channel amp). As long as you do not over drive them with a 100 watt amp they work great. I now use a Fisher 400 receiver that sounds wond...