My bad on the extent of the 861's equalization. I am not that familar with the unit. That said, I think the better option is to buy a 990 and an SMS-1. Then put the $10,000 savings toward other equipment or a dedicated listening room.
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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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