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Bi-wire: is it worth it?
"Coupled with a crossover designed specifically for bi-wiring. . ."Very good point, Kjweisner, and as I said, just having multiple connections does not mean this is true. There are some, like Vandersteen, that specifically design for bi-wire, some... 
Bi-wire: is it worth it?
Bifwynne, getting custom jumpers and only using half of the Kimber 8PR would not be a fair test. A quick easy way to eliminate bi-wire is to install the jumpers with the 8PR connected as it is now. If you could use a short piece of quality wire to... 
Bi-wire: is it worth it?
They have four terminals, and can be bi-wired.Keep in mind that a vast majority of speakers "can be bi-wired." IMHO, very few have actually been designed for this, and for most of them, it is just "audio fashion."A few years ago, while reading a Q... 
Wireless speakers for Pioneer Amplifier
Maybe something like this,Advent AW823C Wireless SpeakerYou could keep the speaker in one of the kitchen cabinets, then just set it out to use.Do a search for "900mhz wireless speaker" and you will find some other options. 
To port or not to port
Agree with Lowrider57, stands need spikes at the floor. 
Very Specific Ground Loop Question.
When using the receiver, is the preamp and receiver plugged into the same outlet? Also, I'm assuming the computer is not connected in any way? 
Are there guidlines to fix strange room acoustics?
IMHO, if the center image is off with the "room set up equally," I would definitely rule out any equipment issues first. Swap L and R speaker connections on the back of the amp. The stereo image will be reversed, but the problem should not change ... 
Oppo 105 Analog vs HDMI?
After looking at the manual, the connections you originally described should work, however you must also select for this in the setup menu (page 74). If not, a down-mixed signal is sent to the main L/R stereo out. Also, you should have selected fo... 
Oppo 105 Analog vs HDMI?
and when I listen via the the Oppo 105's multi-channel analog outs (I use the main stereo LT/RT for the front channels)Am I understanding this correctly, that you use the main stereo L/R out instead of the FL/FR out that is a part of the multi-cha... 
Any truth to keeping the retail prices the same ?
Synergy between components has absolutely nothing to do with price. 
World's largest vinyl record
And how many carats will it take on the tip of the stylus to play this record? 
HTM1 Nautilus tweeter housing
Mgattmch, you're welcome, and not much out there on your question, but the last comment by N803nut in this thread may help,http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1175403718 
HTM1 Nautilus tweeter housing
Hope this helps,http://bwgroupsupport.com/manuals/serviceAfter you agree, then select B&W, then select the manual for the NHTM1. 
Marantz PM8004
Here's the "Authorized Online Dealers" for Marantz.http://us.marantz.com/us/Dealer/Pages/Authorized_OnlineDealers.aspxLooks like Five Star Buy is not one, so a purchase from them would not have a manufacturers warranty. 
What to upgrade/do next?
If I run my turntable on "line" through the NAD I can definitely get it up loud enough. If I switch it to phono, it still comes through the speakers, but incredibly quiet.Setting the switch to "line" routes the signal from the cartridge through a ...