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SACD via HDMI on Oppo BDP95?
Some prefer PCM to DSD. I think John Atkinson does. Kr4 can correct me if I'm wrong. But high end processors should support DSD. 
It was 44 years ago that...
But there probably wouldn't have been a DSOTM if not for Sgt. Peppers. 
Subwoofer crossovers
You shouldn't connect the subs to two different preamps without an A/B switch. You can get an auto switch from Niles Audio that works well. The Velodyne SMS-1 will let you do what you want to do plus give you room EQ. It has multiple settings also... 
SACD via HDMI on Oppo BDP95?
The Oppo will output SACD through the HDMI outs as will most players that have HDMI 1.2 and above. Both processors you mentioned should be able to handle the SACD signal. The Classe may need an update if not the latest model. 
It was 44 years ago that...
It had a huge influence on Jimi Hendrix who performed it in it's entirety the day before it's release. It was not the first of it's kind, but because the Beatles were so popular at the time everyone took notice. A lot of techniques that had not be... 
Laser for XA5400ES
Sears has the part listed for 72.55 
Laser for XA5400ES
XA5400ES cheap 
Connecting a SB Touch into Oppo BDP-95?
Yea, it does say experimental. So it could just need a firmware upgrade when available to address the situation. I have spoken to Oppo on the phone and they are very helpful in a small company sort of way. 
Connecting a SB Touch into Oppo BDP-95?
If you follow the link I provided above to the Oppo review you will be able to read more. Powerful connectivity options: The BDP-95 is equipped with a hard-wired RJ-45-typeEthernet port, a wireless-n Wi-Fi adapter, aneSATA port, and two USB 2.0 po... 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
Always use balanced mode when possible. More equipment should be balanced. 
Connecting a SB Touch into Oppo BDP-95?
It won't work 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
Has the system always hummed or did it start when something was changed? 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
Make sure the cables are plugged in all the way. 
Hum issue - driving me more crazy
You can probably remove the RCAs from the cables and replace them with XLRs. Most ICs have three wires inside anyway. If they do it's pretty simple if you can solder to attach XLR's. You don't even have to be able to solder with some of the new cl... 
sibilence....any cures out there?
Yep. Toe in is cheap and easy and doesn't involve any sort of Voodoo.