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New or Old DAC
PO must be off his meds again. 
What are the basics of headphone amps?
Cayin, Ming-Da, and mant other Chinese manufacturers make tube headphone amps that have one or multiple jacks/outputs and volume control. 
Audio Research Ref 5 preamp
all this ref3/ref5 hoo haa makes me want to trade in my Mac c2300.......for a c500!!!!whew.Pepe 
best match for Macintosh MC352
MX 120 on agon for @2500!!! 
Speakers in 10-15K price range for Classical music
You can get a 10/10 new pair of JM Lab Alto Utopias here on Agon for $11k or $12k. they were running $23k last year before they were updated to the new line. Some are new from large volume dealers as they are getting rid of the old stock to place ... 
Do Old CD Players Require Servicing Like Amps?
Simaudio.....10 year warranty!!!Bryston......20 year warranty (at least on all their other equipment)!!!Pepe 
Dorm Room Amp/Preamp
Make sure you can part with it whatever you get. I say this because I lost almost 150 CDs in college living in the fraternity house due to theft (yes, your own frat brothers WILL steal from you!). Your college years are when you really begin to le... 
New Orleans, La.
I have contacted 5 guys that are all interested in getting together a couple of times a month---Hahnville-Metairie-Gray-Tibideaux-New Orleans. None of us are part of the supposed audio club of N.O. My home is open 7 days a week outside of a normal... 
High power amp reccomendations, airy highs a must
McIntosh mc252. You may find one used for @$2500 or so. This amp will easily drive your PSBs. 
Need advice on a good Phono preamp
ALSO...it is VERY quiet!! 
Need advice on a good Phono preamp
I have a Lehmann "Black Cube" that is fantastic. It is a VERY detailed phono pre and fits exactly in your $700 budget. It also has adjustable loading for MC and an input for MM. It may also be upgraded down the road. I used it with a LYRA Argo-i c... 
Van Halen on 200 gram vinyl?
It is 180g, not 200g. 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
I'm going to stand by my previous post...you really do have issues. 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
Petty,you have issues.Pepe 
Can even a Novice hear differences in Sound Qualit
Petty, you sound like the old guy down the street from my childhood home that wore a white T-shirt, plaid shorts, black socks, and sandals and yelled at us young hooligans..."get off my lawn"!!!Stop taking things so seriously---life is too short.