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How can I connect my TV to my Mc130
Do you have a cable box or satellite or just plain cable/antennae? If you have either a cable or satellite box it would be better to connect it to the processor. Otherwise the TV should have digital as well as RCA outputs that can go to the proces... 
840C as a DAC. What do I need
The Pure looks good but it can't make an iPod sound much better if the files aren't high resolution. 
840C as a DAC. What do I need
Your computer would be better because you can simply use the digital out from it into the DAC and then anything on the computer can be played back. You can even download some hi resolution stuff and use it with the DAC. To play back the iPod simpl... 
Preferred Audio Output, USB or 3.5mm?
I know most DACs that use HDMI for I2s only but they should use regular HDMI. HDMI will transmit SACD, DSD, DVDA, FLAC and every other HI REZ format I know of. USB is good but limited to what HI REZ formats it can transmit and so is SPDIF. Plus if... 
Preferred Audio Output, USB or 3.5mm?
HDMI has higher bandwidth than USB and transmits video. Firewire is on it's way out. You will not find a new processor with it. You may find it on a few DACs. 
Preferred Audio Output, USB or 3.5mm?
Good Tahoe, now you need an adapter and a DAC with HDMI in. 
entry level bluray?
The main concern for me would be whether or not the HK has internet capabilities for firmware upgrades, NetFfix etc. and a USB input that will play back files from a thumb drive. SACD and DVDA playback would be nice. You may not care. You can comp... 
Pop heard when stylus dropped into lead-in groove
I usually mute the phono stage or preamp until the stylus is in the groove. But the damping fluid could have dried up or leaked from your arms cueing device allowing the arm to drop fast. 
entry level bluray?
Yes, they play regular DVDs and CDs. Some play SACD and DVD Audio as well as NetFlix, and other online services. Oppo does all well and plays back FLAC files through it's USB input. 
Rip stereo to mono
I have done many times in home installs. It works well with two opposite Y cables. One combines the signal and the other splits it again so it can go to two channels. The cables can be used on a CD player output or any stereo device. I've never he... 
Rip stereo to mono
It still easier to convert the stereo signal to mono using Y cables. 
What Solid State Pre-Amp compares to ARC LS-26
As I've said many times the PS Audio PCA-2 is one of the best line stages out there. It's just so inexpensive used no one believes it. The build quality is great. If you can find the outboard PS it's even better. 
Rip stereo to mono
Wouldn't it be easier to make the rooms mono? 
Multichannel SACD over HDMI
The standard for HDMI 1.2 is that is that it will allow SACD multichannel to be sent digitally to a processor or receiver.All universal players should follow these guidlines to be rated for HDMI 1.2. Of course I don't know if it means output in DS... 
Multichannel SACD over HDMI
Any with HDMI 1.2 and above I believe.