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Do all good interconnects sound the same?
Al...as usual very helpful and thoughtful response. Thk u sir. 
Woofers going crazy when playing vinyl
So Bob...were you able to fix your "woofer pumping" issue? 
oppo 83 se or oppo 83
Agree with Kal. I had the Oppo BDP83 and then bought the SE version. The SE version is more resolving, smoother/less etched, goes deeper and is more controlled in the LFs. Overall, just better sonics. If you plan on using HDMI into a pre/pro for y... 
Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2?
Al...I stand corrected. Thanks for clearing that up. 
Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2?
According to this list of specifications at the Wilson site the Sophia 2 has a sensitivity of 86db/W/m, rather than the 88 mentioned above.Al...I got the 88dB sensitivity from John Atkinson's measurements of the Sophia 2 in the Stereophle review. ... 
Woofers going crazy when playing vinyl
I agree with Sidssp. You probably had your table setup by Jim F at Goodwins. Have you asked him for his recommendation? 
Woofers going crazy when playing vinyl
Hi Stereo5...just curious. You mention buying your table from a high-end audio dealer in Newton, MA and they did table setup. Which audio dealer are you referring to as i live in the Boston area and was not aware there was a high end dealer in New... 
Pass XA30.5 enough power for Wilson Sophia 2?
Nickt...I suspect the XA30.5 will do fine driving the Sophia 2s. They are 88db sensitivity and 4ohm nominal rated speaker. The Sophia's do dip down to 3.26ohms at 220Hz but the phase angle is low at that frequency so that shouldn't be too hard to ... 
Great Pre/Pro with USB DAC?
Fredorama...I have not heard your Peachtree Nova DAC/Pre nor your Integra pre/pro, nor the Anthem all-in-one Pre/pro/DAC, so I cannot advise you on what will sound better. I have one question though: do you listen to music more than watch movies? ... 
Great Pre/Pro with USB DAC?
I just checked Agon and no D2v's used available. A lot of D2s being sold in the $3K range from folks upgrading to the D2v. Good luck. 
Great Pre/Pro with USB DAC?
Check out Anthem’s Statement D2v Preamplifier-Processor with internal DAC (list $7,500)but you may be able to find a used unit around $4K. here's a link to a review from Doug Schneider at Soundstage.com: http://www.soundstage.com/editrl/edit130.h... 
Report: Rockport Mira Monitors and VT100 mkIII
So are you going to get rid of the Rodkport's and stay with the Klipsch speakers? 
Looking to buy a complete 2 chanel system
Sure. Let us know how it's sounding once you have it all set up and broken it in some. Thx 
Looking to buy a complete 2 chanel system
Bwoodham...this is why i suggested you listen for yourself. There is no absolute killer system as different people have different tastes in what they are looking for. So you will get very well intended advice but that reflects the personal tastes ... 
Looking to buy a complete 2 chanel system
Bwoodham...I think your request is too open ended to get useful feedback from folks here. Do you have local dealers in your area where you can go and audition different type of equipment? My suggestion is to go and listen to a bunch of different s...