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Hendrix 50th Anniversary Electric Ladyland Box Release
Yes, I heard it when it was first released! My cousin lent me his copy! Certainly Hendrix's masterwork! "Burning Of The Midnight Lamp", " Moon Turn The Tides Gently Away", "1983", "Hot Summer Night" ... I have a British Track pressing of the first... 
JBL C51 Apollo 12" Version?
You have a lucky pawn shop find in need of some TLC!  
JBL C51 Apollo 12" Version?
The C50 used a 15 inch woofer - a LE15A with the same yellow Lanaloy surround. These surrounds tend to dry out - but can be restored using auto brake fluid application! 
JBL C51 Apollo 12" Version?
The C51 used the LE-12A woofer with Lanaloy surround. It has a yellow appearance! It tends to dry out with age. Don't replace it with modern foam! It will cause the speaker to be "out of spec"! Instead, get a can of brake fluid and apply it to the... 
Running Benchmark AHB2 in bridged mode and 4 Ohm Speaker
Yes, bridged amps see half the impedance of the speakers! So the sound quality may suffer. And the amp may run too hot! I don't recommend doing this! Sound quality is always better driving a higher impedance! Better to run two mono amps - one per ... 
Power Cord suggestion please
It would be a wonderful world if changing a piece of wire improved sound quality! Alas ... 
What’s a 10k to 15k speaker from smaller company that performs well?
Devore 096 is a good choice! Made by John Devore in Brooklyn, NY. A very well-liked and respected speaker! A favorite of Art Dudley of Stereophile! 
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
The Crown XLS 1502 is indeed a killer amp competitive with the real expensive stuff! If I didn't already have too many amps I would buy one myself! Use the Denon as a preamp from the pre-out jacks. With the money saved get a cheap DVD player (to u... 
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
And you can then add a Schiit transport and DAC later!  
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
How about the Schiit Freya tube preamp with the Crown XLS 1502 Drive Core amp. 300 + watts for $399 and free shipping from a number of sites (Crutchfield, Sam Ash ...). This combination would be well-within your budget! Plus being brand-new and un... 
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
Only a 3db difference in maximum SPL between the Luxman and Denon. For sound quality the LV112 is the winner here! It was the best I could find with a quick search! I will always choose an amp for SQ rather than maximum SPL!  
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
Putting stuff under and on the Denon AV receiver will not make it sound one iota better!  
Speaker Cable Bi-Wire Jumper Break-in
Honestly, a few inches of wire will have ZERO effect on SQ. Look inside your speakers and you will see lots of so-so wire connecting the crossovers and drivers!  
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
Your Polk RTi A7's are a quality speaker! Four-way (2 7-inch woofers, 6.5-inch midrange, 1-inch tweeter) narrow-baffle ported cabinet. Real wood veneer (42x8x17). 55 lbs. A good and enjoyable beginning system! Get the Luxman LV112 and HK HD7400 an... 
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
For a signal source (cheap) there is a Harmon Kardon HD7400 CD player for $55 + $26 shipping on EBAY. Seller is: proofofauthenticity. Ships from NY. A quality Japanese unit!