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Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC
Hey Jedi, where do you live? If you're anywhere close to Charlotte NC, you are more than welcome to come over and listen to the Maverick D2. Let me know. 
Maverick Audio TubeMagic D2 DAC
I didn't read any rudeness in your post, Mjcmt (or can I refer to you here as Mike?).One of these days, you'll hear the D2 with your own ears and hopefully you'll find it as pleasing as I do.Mind you, this is my first experience with an external D... 
AV Receiver that deals with 6ohm speakers
Yamaha RX-V671 is a very nice unit. 
Is the Squeezebox Touch complicated?
I guess my choice of words was clumsy above. I was trying to pay the SBT a very high compliment! I own one and love it.By "entry-level", I was merely referring to the ridiculously low price (I paid $235 del'd from Amazon) for such a quality device... 
Is the Squeezebox Touch complicated?
Squeezebox Touch = entry-level digital audiophilia for "dummies" (actually, smarties) :-P 
What's your profession? Age?
My company manufactures color concentrates and additive masterbatches for all manner of plastics & plastics processing. I manage the southeast region. I'll be 47 in April. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
'09 Toyota Venza with JBL Synthesis system. It sounds very nice. 
North Carolina Audio Club
Thanks for the response, Mjcmt! I will complete my virtual system post this weekend (traveling all week) and take pics.I'm in NorthStone; whereabouts are you? Definitely up for music sessions! 
Emotiva amplifiers review/experience?
Why would anyone knock off bryston? I mean, if you're going to parrot a big bad power amp design, wouldn't you pick something more worthy of cloning than bryston?For instance, Krell or Dynaudio or Boulder or Goldmund??Think, Dave...THINK. 
North Carolina Audio Club
I'm in. I live in Huntersville and would be happy to contribute in any way/shape/form to a greater Mecklenburg audio club.I have a VERY modest setup, but it would be fun to work it out for some of you "golden ears" and let you critique at will.(No... 
Speaker cable recommendations please
How about some Cl2 12/2 or 10/2 featuring >99% pure OFC and quality insulation?I mean, I hate to be The Cynical Guy, but...we're talking about electrical signals and the most appropriate/efficient conduit for them from point A to point B.Pretty... 
Why is 2 Channel better than multi-channel?
^ That is an awesome post, 'goodies. Love it. ^ 
NAD C165 vs Parasound 2100 vs Emotiva USP-1
james lipski, you reinforce every stereotype (pun secondarily intended) of a blowhard fauxdiophile. You must be so proud. 
Jaton or Emotiva Preamp?
Thanks, Jedi! I did previously read Ferrari's review, but I don't mind reading it again.Cheers! 
Emotiva amplifiers review/experience?
I have Emo's modest UPA-2 in my dedicated stereo room and it is a terrific amp. Very dynamic, very detailed, excellent bass control, all the reserve power most would ever need. No hint of "grain" whatsoever through my PSB Image 6Ts. The fact that ...