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clwinbe

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Sound quality impact - preamp vs power amp?
Before this year, I would have argued about an amp being first. That was before my intro to Lexicon. I picked up a MC-8 V2.  The Rotel went into deep storage. I’ve never heard a sweeter, more beautiful sounding preamp. And the L7 modes are jaw dro... 
Microphone that will work with Lexicon
I’ve got a nice setup on my laptop I use in my speaker building. I was just curious. I’ve found no mic sets anywhere.  
Does your pet listen to your system?
When I put on piano mello music my two cats drop on the bed and crash. They leave the room with progressive rock. No fooling.  
SPDIF cable same as coaxial cable?
I believe it’s moot. Digital data is just that. Until it’s processed by a dac, it’s just ones and zeros. Without form, without sound, going where no man has gone before.  
Upgrade to floor standing.
I have been very lucky to have picked up a JBL L100T (modified crossover), L80T, and a mint pair of L200T3. I rotate through each pair every so often. They are the bomb for music and movies. The L200T3 is spectacular. Very efficient with tremendou... 
...bookshelf speakers that sound good at low volume...
I dearly love my RBH SV-61 reference with the Arum Cantis tweeter and beryllium woofers.