sogood51

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aragon 8008x3 one channel not working
If the unit is brand new, I would send it or take it in for repair. There is more than likely a fuse for each channel under the cover, you may not want to pop the cover on a new unit, call aragon and ask first. The fuse on the back may be the fuse... 
aragon 8008x3 one channel not working
Did you check the fuse for that channel? Also if you have this for center or rear channels, mahe sure they are turned on in your pre/pro menu. Check your cable's also by swapping them around. 
Need Help with Technical Question
If I understand, what you are talking about doing is not bi-wire, it is bi-amp. Bi-wire only uses one amp. Bi-amp with that setup as you describe it will not be good. If you do a search on high quality two channel with hometheater setup you will f... 
Music format: xrcd, sacd, and phono
I have listened to all three, like the old saying goes "It's all gooood". 
Surround processor recommendations
Try to listen to a sunfire theatergrand if you can, has everything on your list (I have not listened to the new model) but I am very happy with my theatergrand II. 
Are there any receivers that have dual 12 inputs
Try this: http://home.comcast.net/~shawnfogg/ this is a high quality passive switch-box with remote. 
Need recommendation for a preamp.
Roy, I don't know what your source is, but if it has at least 2v output a passive would work fine for you. Your amp is a great match-up for a passive. The Bent audio tvc or the Placette models are the best (used) in your price range and will compe... 
Copies Better Than Originals?
I have read that copies of brite recordings sound better (not as brite). I should check this out on some of my rock cd's I can't stand to listen to anymore and see if it's true or not. 
Are there any receivers that have dual 12 inputs
I don't know of any, sony did make a pre with two sets of inputs at one time, they come up used here and on e-bay every now and then. You could go with a switch-box if you can find nothing else at a good price. 
Additional amplification?
Well here is something you can try for free, take your 5 channel amp and use it for your front speakers only. One channel will drive your center speaker and the other 4 channels will bi-amp your mains. This can sometimes (not always) make a big im... 
parasound 2500 avc no 5.1?
Make sure your player is setup to output bitstream from its digital outs. Select digital input on pre/pro for source. Read your parasound book for setup instructions. It should work fine for DD/DTS source with no upgrade. 
Why Veneer?
Great info. Roy, thanks. 
Rippin' CD's
Some older players that will not read CD-R's, will read CD-RW's. The fidelity of the two is the same as near as I can tell. 
Best Stereo or Mono Amps under $1000
There all pretty clean if you spray um down with the hose first. Make sure you wash the power cord. 
Suggestions for my system: Preamp?
You can lead a horse to water.