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Are the Stereophile setup CD’s any good?
Jimbo,If you  want to do some reading while awaiting your samplers,try Sanderssound.com  White Papers. Read the Speaker Placementarticle and let me know if it was helpful to you.Best,Me 
has anybody else noticed this about flac audio?
2nd example better in my system. Macbook Air. 
Tempted to buy a Macintosh
Aren't we all? Then we sober up, read up and make an informed decision.Sorry Mac People. I got no reason not to love you. 
Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
For SS:Hegel 390Valvet LejonklouTube:Line Mag.ManleySo, what to do?Buy a used Pass INT 60. 
How many people here generally buy used?
Here is why I buy used:I get 2-3 times the musicality by allowing someone elseto be the 1st owner. I only buy from original owners whoimpress me as being capable of proper care of equipment.Hence the equipment offered on line that depicts dusty eq... 
What kind of listener are you?
mc,I think the link you use is one leg of three things which affect what one hears.-Equipment-Recording-RoomPerhaps I miss your point? 
Tube Preamp with Solid State Amp?
You are on the right path. Continue. 
Interesting Fed Ex encounter...
Future encounters-Live, phone, internet or other:Get the full name of the person you are dealing with.Not available? Terminate with extreme prejudice.Mailing at Fed Ex, UPS, USPS: Video the package, party andBill of Lading/receipt. Ask for "Fragil... 
Suggestions for $2k budget
Elac Navis Powered speakers. Then unload the Adcom- not up to snuffanymore- and consider the source/preamp need.Buy nothing without a trial period. 
If you had to start all over again in this day and age
Hegel 390Magnepan 1.7s, Fritz 2 Ways, or powered Elac Navis with a preamp/streamer/Dac. Innuos StreamerKimber CablesDedicated PowerNo LPs, Cds or DVDsAll in for $10k. 
Your Pick Between These Two...
Navy,I assume you have heard them both?I have had the Pulsars in my home but the onlytime I heard Magicos was at shows where they soundedclean but uninvolving. i.e did not draw me in.The Pulsars, on the other hand are a speaker I loved.They work w... 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
ricevs,You have outlined my buying model. Try b4 u buy. Which is whyI have tried so many. Lejonklou, Leben, Sugden, Kongku, Electrik, Caryand Pass.There is local party with a Valvet E2 SE for sale. No home trial available.I am not a Benchmark fan.... 
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
Brad-What is your preamp? Speaker?  
Question re: DAC with network/streaming capability
Understand regardless of purchase whatever you buy will be outclassed inside of 24 months. Innuos is the hot ticket today. The 205 will likelybe unable to beat the Innuos SQ so you have matched your system well. 
Dedicated 20 amp circuit - Electrician laughed!
Has anyone tried this $900 whole house surge protection piece-Environmental Potentials EP-2050? Said to work well and clean power as well.