rwwear

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Sagging Voice Coils?
VMPS(still in business)used to weight their sub drivers in the old days and recommended they be rotated occasionally. I don't know of any other manufacturer that did this. 
Sagging Voice Coils?
Some of the weighted drivers from VMPS needed to be rotated occasionally. It's the cone that sags not the voice coil. I don't know if they are still around. 
XLR to RCA Adapters
How does a transformer work to convert the amp to balanced Atmo? It seems like it would need to be after the input stage. I don't doubt you, I just don't know. 
Turn off pop
A blown transistor would make one channel quieter and distorted. 
XLR to RCA Adapters
Of course there are many instances where hum is not a problem. I just like balanced because you never know when adding a component or a new light fixture or dimmer will create a problem. 
Turn off pop
Could be the power supply capacitors are getting old and releasing their charge too quickly. 
XLR to RCA Adapters
If going from balanced to single ended you may gain something using a Jensen transformer such as their pro to consumer model but I can't say for sure. Most people just use the adapters from BAT or the like. 
Yamaha NS 1000M Find
I wouldn't worry. You will be more likely to damage the speakers with too little power than too much. As long as you send them undistorted power they will be fine. 
More wall receptacles or power distributor?
I depends on the maximum amperage the combined amplifiers draw. If the circuit can handle double the amperage an added receptacle should be fine. 
XLR to RCA Adapters
I couldn't agree more Mitch. http://www.jensen-transformers.com/pi2xx.html 
XLR to RCA Adapters
When one considers the noise cancellation properties of balanced, then you can easily see the reason for superior audio. Less noise equals better sound. 
XLR to RCA Adapters
It would be better to get a balancing transformer. Look at Jensen Transformers. 
Do powercords make a difference in sound?
I guess I've always had equipment with good power supplies. 
Which components are "stupid good"?
The Cary should sound good. It's fairly expensive. 
Which components are "stupid good"?
I think what PM means is he is wanting our views on inexpensive(relative) audio equipment that is much better than it's retail price should allow. Everyone knows there is expensive(relative again) equipment that sounds good.