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TESTING SPEAKERS
There is a no "always" answer to your question. Let me explain: Great sounding "high end" electronics do not have these bass and treble controls. This is because these controls impart phase shifts when they are utilized . Read; somewhat smeared, l... 
Will a DAC mellow Denon DCM 360
Your low end DAC is a potential solution to your dilemma, but I strongly suggest that you consider utilizing Stan Warren's services at Supermod. He serves to help the budget audiophile achieve the kind of sound that you are looking for. Stan recen... 
Audio & the Emperor’s new clothes.
If I can afford a Ferrari (that is 10x more expensive than my present ride), and can't prove that it is 10x better; Is this a justifiable reason that I should not consider purchacing the Ferarri? 
Comments on Adcom GFA-5802 amp ??
I also agree with Saturn99's comments, about modding the Adcom 5802. Stan's mods are absolutely state of the art for very reasonable prices. He is the best of the best in the audio mod business. A modified 5802 is very comparable in sound to amps ... 
Best wires for cost
If you are willing to make your own cables, this one may be the best sound for the buck (by a wide margin). Procure some belden 1701A cat5 data cable (this is their best cat5 : pure teflon dielectric, perfect bonded coductor pairs, extremely consi... 
Best reviewers
Anthony Cordesman. He is the only reviewer that I know of who has a lucrutive "real" job outside of the audio industry. This job does not allow him to get paid for reviewing stereo gear. This gives him the most credibility among the reviewers. (Hi... 
Ohms?
Jim, I agree with your overall explaination...but....Many entry level audiophiles want to understand what are the pertinent specifications, of each component that they are considering for purchace. For an entry level audiophile to compare the "ohm... 
How come a power cable changes the sound?
Does DTF stand for Deft? Maybe you are right about "vivid imaginations"...Maybe I am the leader of the audiophile cult..... we shall take over your mind with needless ways to spend your money...you are in our control...It is all part of a great co... 
Top Ten Speaker Cables of all time?...
Fulton Gold. Why? Because Fulton was the only, and I mean only high end cable available for years before Monster cable finally emerged. Is this cable good by today's standards? , not even close! But, when you are the only guy on yhe block, it isn'... 
Ohms?
Simplified answer for the non-technical: As consumer stereo evolved, speakers manufacturers provided an "ohm" (electrical resistance) rating, so that consumers could match a speaker with their particular amplifier. This way done many, many years a... 
Best Transport for $300 or less (new/use
Read my posting that I submitted ; question: "Good entry level transport". This find is almost too hard to believe to be true...but it is! 
Tweeter recommendation close to MDT33
Trelja, Thanks for the information regarding your recommended associated drivers and crossover parts. Also, to everyone else: Thanks again for all of the valuable advice! 
Tweeter recommendation close to MDT33
Thanks for all of the feedback guys! The above information has been extremely usefull. 
Why do digital cables sound different?
Response to Kthomas about not offering up a hypothosis. I refuse to offer up a purely speculative hypothosis, about an audio issue, that simply has no presently known logical eletrical engineering basis. I don't know how long you have been involve... 
$400 CAL CD player- Scrap it or fix it?
The improvement in sound quality of the most recent 24 bit players simply blows away anything that was manufactured just a couple years ago. If sound quality is not your number one issue, then maybe you could consider a fix. Otherwise, conisder on...