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Video transfer ?
Your welcome. 
How to replace blown paper cones in KEF's
These people offer specific surrounds for the majority of drivers out there. http://www.decware.com/newsite/repairs.htm 
Pink Floyd DSOTM in various versions
The Japanese pressings are usually the best. 
Going HD - Should I dump DirectTV?
Get an antenna. TV service should be free as intended. After all you still have to watch commercials. 
Too many speakers for home theater?
Proper setup should alleviate your problem. 
Video transfer ?
http://www.worldconversions.com/ 
Advent parts, where?
What parts need replacing? 
Issues With McIntosh C2200 Balanced Input
Does the Wadia have a volume control that is bypassed when using the balanced outs? Another possibility is the Wadia lowers the gain from the balanced outs to keep from overdriving the inputs of a preamp that is balanced and the the Mac may not be... 
Laserdiscs - PAL and NTSC
The CLD-97 is the best US player. The HLD-X9 is the best player in the world but very expensive. Neither will play PAL discs. The one you have I believe is the same as the CLD-704 except for PAL playback. Why won't the one you have play here? 
Issues With McIntosh C2200 Balanced Input
The European and Japanese pin configuration simply uses pin 3 for positive instead of pin 2. This simply reverses phase and will not cause signal loss. 
Ground Loop Question
Does he have the stereo hooked to the TV? If so, disconnect the coax and see if the hum goes away. If it does you can get a ground break for the coax. 
Krell ksa 100 shuts off
Get a voltmeter and check the outputs of the preamp. 
Krell amps and Tube Preamps - enemies?
Yes, the positive inside the jack and the negative outdide. 
Krell amps and Tube Preamps - enemies?
Just get a regular voltmeter and set it for DC. I don't know how much is too much but if there is no leakage then you should be safe. 
Krell amps and Tube Preamps - enemies?
The reason Krell doesn't ship it with the jumper engaged is that they feel it will degrade the sound. And they are probably right. According to the Krell service manual "Full Power Balanced amplifiers use unobtrusive direct current(DC) protection ...