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Speaker and Receiver help
If you are going separates, then you will need a quality preamp/processor along with the separate power amp(s) to drive the 5 or 7 speakers. (ignoring the intuitive requirement for additional quality ICs to connect them)-- This big advantage is th... 
Subwoofer match for Harbeth 30.1
Google the reviews and the specs on the Vandersteen 2WQ subwoofer and its hi-end crossovers as a match for 2 channel audio systems.It has three downward firing drivers.Note: NOT the V2W model for home theatre which has the LFE output from an AV pr... 
Rethinking my set-up - Advice Welcome
Since when has this audiophile hobby forum sunk down to a personal political rant forum? 
Integrated amp/DAC combinations for around $3K?
LINN or BRYSTON amps and their matched DAC/ music servers.I've auditioned both systems..... Outstanding with a very wide assortment of Different speakers in the dealer demos, including KEFS. You get what you pay for in this Hobby .... Highly recom... 
Tube preamp vs Tube cd player
I have the ss REGA Osiris amp and the REGA ISIS valve cdp= marriage made in heaven. 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Saw Fleetwood Mac sellout in Toronto....It echoed their new mantra: "the Mac is back!"Christine McVie had a standing ovation when reintroduced at the start of the gig and she had several similar applauses throughout the concert. Lindsay Buckingham... 
Nordost Valhalla
The Vahalla's premium performance strengths are your bane: they undress and expose all the weaknesses and warts in the rest of your system. There is a reason why they are both class leaders as well as the preferred reference cables in many of the ... 
New or Used Amplifier
I've bought used cables from Europe with no hassles as long as it's on their local used audio sites or a reputable feedback dealer on EBay.I would not buy squat out of Asia particularly China or Singapore -full stop. U Pay the shipping, U pay the ... 
New or Used Amplifier
RepostYBA Diamond cables .... Listed on Hifishark.com 
New or Used Amplifier
HIFISHARK.COM .....They have speaker cables and ICs for sale 
New or Used Amplifier
Go to TAKEFIVEAUDIO.COM , send them an email and get the Belden vs ?? Speaker cable choices straight goods right from the quality parts dealer that I used.He will ask you more details about your gear, your room, other factors etc. and he can provi... 
Upgrade CDP, or go with outboard DAC?
The new REGA Saturn-R cdp also has the USB input like the REGA ISIS to permit external HD digital file streaming through its internal hi-end DAC and also controlled by the remote = best of both worlds in one unit. 
Any thoughts on yba power amps?
YBA is Extremely good quality and matched design hi-end gear .You won't be disappointed I would suggest that its matched YBA pre-amp and all the YBA gear craving for quality hi-end cables (ICs and speaker ) are part of the alchemy in getting them ... 
NAD C372 versatility?
I had the predecessor model NAD C370 in a prior B system and I am very familiar with its strengths and warts.In short: Don't waste your time or your money with your proposed plan. It wont help. It's a good piece ..... AT ITS price-point, but IMO s... 
Help with AV preamp/processor
Google the NuForce AVP-18 reviewsAll digital HDMI inputs with no legacy inputs.... This is the "disposable" part of the HT system as the CODECS changeHighly recommended