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Any comments on upsampling?
I ordered and received a MSB Link DAC III on Thursday and installed it in my system. I used a decent coax digital cable (Tributaries Silver)to go from the digital out on my Rotel RCD 1070 to the dac. This dac upsamples to 24/96. I adjusted the ana... 
Preamps: Rogue v. VTL v. Blue Circle
Kck,My recently purchased Blue Circle Audio 21.1 preamp (w/Shallco attenuator)has all the attributes you require.I've paired it with an Anthem MCA 20 amp with outstanding results IMHO. 
Studio 100's need preamp/amp . Sunfire or NAD?
Go with Anthem MCA 20 (200 wpc X 2). Great bang for the buck amp. Also, it should be a great match with your Paradigms IMHO. I have MCA 20 and MCA 30 matched to my Monitor Audio Silver Series speakers. Sounds awesome. 
Speaker Upgrade Suggestion
Tvad: I will try to audition the Von Schweikert's in my area (Northwest Indiana/Chicagoland).Rtn1: I don't know about he 2.4's break-in. The electronics were Rotel RSP-1066 pre/pro and Rotel RMB 1075 amp. These speakers seemed to throw a very low ... 
A question about Anthem amps?
I concur with Cosmic. I have the MCA 20 for my mains and the MCA 30 for my center and surrounds. My speakers are Monitor Audio Silver Series. The Anthem amps are a great match with these speakers. 
Real "Bookshelf" speaker 4 bookshelf or wall-mount
Monitor Audio GR 10's are great sounding "bookshelf" speakers! Also, heard Revel M20's that sound great. IMHO of course. Listen for yourself. Both of these are in the $1500-$2000 range new. 
Outlaw, Rotel, or???
Definately listen to Anthem MCA 50. I have the MCA 20 and MCA 30 (i'm trying to keep two channel somewhat seperate). I have Monitor Audio silver series speakers (Canadian) and they are a great match! 
Underestimated, song, artist or group '' gems'' ?
Sonicbeauty, I don't know how old you are (I'm 38) but give Steve Forbert a listen. His cd "American In Me" (1998)is one of my all-time favorites. It's strong and great songwriting on it. I second The Tragically Hip recommendation. Beth Orton has ... 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
"Have I Told You Lately That I love You" - Van Morrison 
Blue Circle BC 21.1 vs. Cary SLP 308
Monk and Esoxhntr, thanks for comments!My amplification is Anthem MCA-20 (200 wpc). I love this amp's presentation and dead quiet operation. My speakers are Monitor Audio Silver S10's (which I may be upgrading to Gold Ref 60's or Proac in the near... 
CD Player modifications- Improved Sound?
Can any of you provide with approximate costs of these upgrades and exactly what was modified? I feel the Rotel RCD 1070 has a "warm" or "thickish" type sound. I very much like the sound but was just wonderin' if the mods would open the player up ... 
Additional amplification?
Point taken! So now it looks like Rotel RB 1080, Parasound 1500a or Anthem MCA-2. Any other thoughts and/or suggestions?Tim 
Additional amplification?
Anyone out there with thoughts on Crown or Crest pro-audio amps in lieu of the Rotel or Parasound products?Crown CE-1000 seems like a great value!Thanks in advance,Tim 
Additional amplification?
Thanks Kemp!