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S/N Ratio for Rega Brio-R?
Just bought one and took it back the next day.Very noisy.Picked up a Moon i.5 instead.Whisper quiet. 
Anyone help with Triangle Celius
I use a Classe Cap-100 with my Celius and don't find them bright at all.I'm sure I would be aware of it because I hate that shrill sound.(B&W for example) 
Background Hissing Noise When Idle
Just a further thought.Go to the PS Audio website and print the procedure for tracing a hum.It should work the same for a hiss.Basically you need to disconnect everything except the speakers.If there is no hiss from the power amp alone,re-connect ... 
Background Hissing Noise When Idle
It's probaly your preamp. 
Which DVD players put out a true 24/96 digital out
I have a Pioneer DV-414 which outputs 24/96 digital. 
Shipping a broken amp back to Canada
The fee is probably for customs clearance.The poat office charges $5. 
How much money do you want to waste?
If you blindfold most audiophobes they couldn't tell the difference between expensive cables and the ones that came with the gear! 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
1.Jacintha-Here's to Ben2.Lightnin' Hopkins-Goin' Away3.Stan Getz Jao Gilberto-Getz Gilberto4.Doug MacLeod-You Can't Take My Blues5.Mighty Sam McLain-Give It Up to Love 
What's the best digital cable around 100 each?
Don't spend a bundle here.Apogee or Canare will do a super job at very reasonable prices. 
Best Budget 110 Ohm Digital Cable?
For quality and price you can't beat the Apogee Wyde-Eye! 
Why does my MSB DAC III click?
I looked at my manual.If you look at the main board inside your Link,I believe you will find that the jumper has been removed from position 1 on IC J14.This controls the switching of the DAC to analogue bypass.When the jumper is in place the DAC i... 
Why does my MSB DAC III click?
Do you have the manual?I believe your problem relates to a user adjustable jumper.If you need specifics,go to the MSB website and download the manual. 
Realy need help choosing amp
Get the best headphones you can afford as well as a cd player with headphone jack and volume control and enjoy the music! 
Best speakers for my system/taste/budget?
Check out the Triangle Titus.There's a pair on Audiogon for $375.