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Receiver +2ch pre on same speakers? Which one?
You can just get rid of the three channel amp. If you have a pre-amp(with processor loop) and a main two channel amp, just power the center and rear surrounds off of the receiver. Run the receivers L&R front pre-outs to the input of your pre-a... 
H/T integration-AGAIN
Steve,Your description sounds correct, but I will describe the correct connection anyway.From Processor (Adcom) front L&R preouts should be conncected to the pre-amp (cj) processor loop L&R inputs(on my Plinius it is marked "return"). So, ... 
Powerful Integrated Amp for Inefficient Speakers
I previously had an Arcam Alpha 10 Integrated and while it was a "nice" amp, it didn't have the shear grunt power of my subsequent amps (Plinius 8200 integrated, Monarchy SM-70 monobloack amps). Even though the Arcam was rated at 110 per channel, ... 
Running CD-Player Directly from Amp
I use my Theta Miles connected directly to a pair on Monarchy Audio SM-70's via balanced interconnects. This setup works very well. The Theta has variable analog volume control of both unbalanced(RCA) and balanced(XLR) outputs. For a single source... 
Powerful Integrated Amp for Inefficient Speakers
The Plinius 8200 is a very nice sounding musical integrated amp and puts out 175 watt/channel. It has WAY more power than I need with any of my current speakers. Enjoy,TIC 
Simple all-in-one remote for HT?
The Sony RM-VL-900 is a realitively simple and inexpensive ALL-IN-ONE learning remote. It is much more simple than the remote which came with my Deonon AVR-3300 receiver and the Home Theater Master which came with my B&K AVR-202.The Sony sells... 
Fried A/6's -- An offer you can't refuse?
I have a pair on the way. Currently have two other quality speakers in the house. Should be interesting!!!Enjoy,TIC 
rca splitters?
I have a pair made by Straight Wire. They work well.Enjoy,TIC 
Heart CD6000?
Many people at www.AudioAsylum.com are using the Heart and all of them must have bought them somewhere!! Do a search of the Digital Asylum there. You will get the info. you seek.Enjoy,TIC 
Just recieved my ASL Waves, they are amazing
Hey Petey,Sounds like a bit of system synergy going on at the Whitley house. I used the only pre-amp I had in the house at the time and that was the front end section of an Arcam Alpha 10 integrated. Could be that the Arcam was not a good match. B... 
Just recieved my ASL Waves, they are amazing
Hey Pete,Glad you like them. What speakers did you get after selling the EFE's(too bad, I should have bought those)? I bought a pair of the Wave's very shortly after they were introduced and I was disappointed in them. Even though I had the easy t... 
Best Web site for Audio.
www.ecoustics.comA one stop shopping site for audio equipment reviews on the web. It searchs many sites including soundstage,audioreview,planethifi and a host of others. I use it often.Enjoy,TIC 
GRASS ANYONE?
Well, technically not bluegrass, but very interesting stuff. Blueground Undergrass is a really cool band. They are actually kinda like an electric bluegrass jam band. They are interesting as they have a following like a small band of Deadheads. Pe... 
McCormack/Plinius/Krell with B&W N803
The Plinius's sound great. I currently have an 8200 integrated and it is really a great piece. There are often great deals on used Plinius's at this site. Can't imagine anything much better for the $1600-$1700 I've seen them go for lately. This am... 
Pioneer 440 or 444 DVD
I bought a Pioneer DV-440 and found it to be a poor performer. I wanted to like it because of its low price and slim design. However, I found the video quality the worst of the 5 DVD players I've owned and sonically, it wasn't much better. I promp...