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Preamps with Dual XLR Outputs
My McIntosh c2300 has three sets of outputs. 3 balanced and 3 unbalanced. You can control 2&3 on/off by remote.  
Audiophile speakers that get loud
I’m trying the plugged port idea. It definitely changes the sound and the driver excursion. I think my ultimate answer though is a 3-way speaker that has a more prominent mid-range. Any suggestions?  I’m trying to stay under $6-7k.  
High pass filter need
Thanks for the suggestions. The JL sub doesn’t have high pass outs so not an option. The Harrison labs FMOD look easy enough to try. Heck, I work in Dayton. (Location of Parts Express)i am more worried about over driving the C1 woofers than the DN... 
help thiel 2.4 placement???
I had cs6s for a while and never got enough bass out of them either.  I added a sub (JL audio Fathom 13) and that did it. 
MC Cartridges Under $1,000
Just bought a Clearaudio Concept MC. Right at $850 with trade in. Very happy with it. Had a Benz Ace Low before that got damaged. Liked it to. Nottingham Horizon table. 
Puzzle: exceptional sound in custom amphitheater
My fraternity house used la scalas as our house pa. We would drag them outside for parties etc. they were bulletproof. Sound was far superior to any other pa speakers on campus. They could play so loud even outside it was unbelievable. They are so... 
B&K surround model AVR-507
I would add that you can also assign a coax digital input to the TV input just like you can the optical digital input. 
Four channel intergrated amp?
Why not get a nice Denon AV Receiver. I think they all have an option for 5-channel stereo (you just use 4). This way each speaker gets its own amp channel (less stress) and gives you flexibility to add a sub, route video through it, use as a HT c... 
Dave Brubeck...we lost a legend today
He was given the very prestigious Kennedy Center Honors for lifetime achievement in the arts. They don't give that to one hit wonders. 
Pure Music 1.88a
Anyone know what is different? I can't find anything on this. 
McCormack DNA-1 Problem. Help, please
I have a DNA-2 and that is how it powers up. I think it is fine. The red light should go out after 10 sec. or so. It will also go into "sleep" mode with no signal present for 30 min or so. 
mac mini questions
Get the 2gb and buy the memory seperate. It will save you $225 or so. I did.Can't comment on the comparison as I only have the new version. 
B&K reference 30 preamp stuck in please wait mode?
I think the same thing happened to mine 5 years ago. They sent me a new firmware board to replace. It then worked again. With B&K out of business and a ATI now owning them, I'm not sure how easy it will be to get this part from them.For the pr... 
CDP or DAC/Transport for $1300 new?
I used to think I would always prefer to play CDs. Then I was auditioning some new speakers and the guy handed me an iPad and said pick your music. I was hooked. I did some research and bought a Mac Mini, Arcam RDAC, and started ripping. Using los... 
Which cables cause issues for high bandwidth amps?
Ive used Goertz mi-3 cables with my McCormack DNA-2 for years first with Theil cs6 and now Dynaudio c1. No problems. I did put the zobel across the second set of output terminals on the amp. it seemed easier.