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Review: Merlin Music Systems vsm-mx Speaker
Bobby:Can you tell me the difference between the MM and the MX. Is it primarily in the cabinets or is the crossover also very different. How close are they in performance. Rough guess. 
Merlin/Digital Amplification ?
I have a Spectron MII and it works great with my Apogee Speakers. I too was looking for something with the power minus bulk and heat. It is fast and musical to boot. 
what is the most valuable dvd player for audio?
Since the DVD player has only one digital output how do you connect the Benchmark DAC and a processor for movies at the same time? Do you use some kind of a switch? 
Need your thoughts on Denon 3910 vs McCormack UDP1
My problem with the UDP-1 is with the video secion. If it had HDMI outputs I would buy in a heartbeat. Component doesnt do it for the new digital TVs. I emailed them and they said that they had no plans to come out with an HDMI player anytime soon... 
How do you shield a Center speaker?
Will sheilding taped to the outside have any effect? It seems the simplest (maybe not the prettiest) solution. 
Need your thoughts on Denon 3910 vs McCormack UDP1
Get both. Use the Denon for movies and the McCormack for music. I do wish someone would do a comparison of a modified Denon to a McCormack. 
Marantz 8260 vs benchmark DAC1
The Benchmark Dac1 is a fabulous DAC. Sound is crystal clear. Need to spend many times what you spend on this to get better sound. 
EAD 8800 PRO VS Lexicon MC12B
Get the EAD, Meridian or Theta. These are the best sounding in my opinion. 
EAD TheaterMaster 8000 8000pro 8800 8800pro and
Anyone compared the 8800pro with the new Anthem Statement D-1? 
$1200 vs $200 cd players
You can only hear the difference if the rest of the system is up to snuff. If you compare a $200 player and a $2000 player on a system where the rest of the electronics is just average you will not hear that big a difference. If you don't hear the... 
Best 24-bit / 192K standalone D/A converter?
Where and how are you getting it modified to output to six dacs. I am thinking of purchasing a Denon 3910 and can I get it modified to do the same.ThanksVT 
best DAC for PC server
Try the Benchmark Dac-1. One of the best for low jitter. 
How to integrate a sub with 2-channel mains?
Use the Outlaw ICBM 
Von Schweikert vs Meadowlark vs Triangle
I have triangle Celiuses driven by a Cary 5 and they sound great. 
Tube preamp, Leave On Always or ON/OFF?
I used to leave them on all the time. Now I turn them off as I got tired of replacing them often.