Beakman:

After living with this set up for a few days, I can tell you I am quite happy with it. I still have not tried an A/B comparison between the 7.1 input and "pure" bypass mode in the CD analog input. But at this point, the sub is so well integrated and things sound so nice, I don't envision going back.

Next, I'd like to see how the 7.1 input sounds with my phono stage.
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Outlaw 970
McCormack DNA-125 (mains), Emotiva LPA-1 (surrounds)
Quad 11L (F&C) Wharfedale (R) LFM1 (Sub) w/ SMS-1
Squeezebox -> Behringer SRC2496 -> Musiland MD10 DAC
Sota Sapphire; Marantz 10B;
Video: Hitachi 42HDS52A; Oppo 971H
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