Recent content by Kal Rubinson

Yup. I don't believe that anyone has suggested otherwise.

"You might very well think that; I couldn't possibly comment."

The M33 (and, I think, all BluSound devices) will not play DSD. Must convert to PCM.

I remove the SpeakOn internal screws and the associated compression part. Then I tightly twist the individual leads separately, tin them in a solder pot and insert the 2 pairs of wires individually into the 2 pairs of metal receptacles. A few seconds with the soldering iron anchors the wires...

The U-DIO8 has the standard grouping of channels 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 on four cables (for input and for output).

Thanks. FWIW, these are the amps: https://www.stereophile.com/content/nad-c-298-power-amplifier

Ocassionally and lightly used. Excellent condition with original box, cable and manual. $1200 plus shipping. 2 available.

Yes. The top surface of the bottom sub is slick and the rubbery feet of the top sub have really small contact points. It would be easy to dislodge the top one without the kit (especially if you stack three).

I have no additional insights into this but I see it as you do. Should work. I'd choose a shielded cable, if possible.

Depends on building/room construction and aesthetics.

I really do not profess any insight or, to be honest, great interest in movies. IMHO, LFE is not needed for music recordings. Bass management is available where necessary or desired.

D'accord. LFE has been (and is) a minor issue with me since the vast majority of my MCH collection does not (and never will) have one. I don't know why it is needed with a really good system.

I have one. Nice DAC. https://www.stereophile.com/content/topping-dm7-8-channel-da-processor

At my age, I often find it difficult to handle even two at a time, so we are almost in the same (leaky) boat. OTOH, I don't have any trouble focussing on the music at a concert with 100 players. But that's my point. Listening to stereo, I do not focus on 2 channels but on the music...