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Best All time 5.1 Pre/Pro
The Cal Labs CL-2500 SSP is one fine sounding processor but it doesn't have a 5.1 input. You might check into the Fosgate FAP-T1 or T1+. 
Using Preamp Main Outputs?
1) Yes2) Yes. Some receivers do this differently. I had a Yamaha DSP-2070 and when you plugged in a I/C to the pre main out, it disabled the internal amp. My Yamaha DSP-A1 had a shorting plug that you had to remove to plug into the pre main out. W... 
Which SS amp does sound the most warm of all?
Check out the Odyssey Stratos Monoblocks or the Extreme Monoblocks. I'm using a special custom pair to drive my Kappa 9's. They have never sounded better. Very musical and holographic. Based on the design by Symphonic Line.http://www.odysseyaudio.... 
Advice on Odyssey Nightingale
Klaus didn't start shipping these speakers till April 2002 so they should be almost 2 years old. 
Upgrade from Cal CL-15 ?
You don't like the Cal Labs? What don't you like about the sound? What I/C's are you using? Have you thought about adding a DAC into your system? 
upgrading caps -- easy to do?
I just upgraded the crossover in my Kappa 9's. I replaced the caps and resistors with better quality ones. I left the inductors alone. The result is they sound a whole lot better than they use to. Well worth the effort. My advice to you is get you... 
Soundstage there/gone/moves - poor current ????
Why don't you list your equipment so everyone has a better idea what they are dealing with. 
SSP Digital versus Analog inputs
Well, if you had a Cal Labs CL-5 cd player which does not have a digital out, then those analog inputs would come in pretty handy. 
2 ch HT/music...hope to hear from the 2 ch purists
Check out the amps, preamps and speakers at odysseyaudio.comBest bang for the buck. 
Odyssey Stratos for B&W N805, opinions needed...
The Odyssey Stratos is a very musical amp. Slightly on the warm side of neutral. Very smooth. Give Klaus a call, he will be completely honest with you. 
Best 3 "channel" Amp "Under $2000.00" ??? "NEW"
Save some money and get the most bang for the buck. Odyssey Stratos HT-3. Very musical high current amp with a 20 yr warranty. Rated at 150 x 3. {url=http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products{url} 
Good sounding carrousel cd player??
I have a Cal Labs CLD-10 and had no problems with it at all. It was such of an improvement over my other 5 disk player that I ended up giving my Sony ES player to my buddy. There are still 2 places for repair for Cal Labs gear and parts are availa... 
Good sounding carrousel cd player??
I'll second the Cal Labs CL-10. I don't think you will find a better sounding carrousel player. 
Crossover, point-to-point mods
You can also go buy a heat gun and use it on the LOW setting. It will soften up the glue so you can use something like a non metal scraper to get the glue off. Then just use lighter fluid and a rag to get the sticky residue off. 
Anyone with experience with Cal Audio?
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