eldarado

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Digital or analog audio connection to receiver?
If the CD/DVD has a better DAC use the analog outputs but if the receiver has the better DAC use the digital out on the CD/DVD. 
Merlin speakers a new start for me
If it were my system I would upgrade the TT and add a dedicated 2 channel CDP before I upgraded from the Revels. 
Simaudio Moon I 7 Integrated Amp ?
As of 2 weeks ago, the dealer in my area said that Sim is not shipping them yet and suppected that it would not be until after the first of the year until they start shipping. He stated that they are backed up due to lots of orders for the P8, W8 ... 
Going prices on a Plinius 8100
http://cgim.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/bb.pl 
Paradigm studio 80's to harsh, Parasound HCA-3500
Tubes with the aluminum tweeter in the Paradigms. I use to own a pair of 40's v2. Did not try the Proceed so, can't comment on that one. 
Receiver Upgrade - Denon vs. Rotel
Sorry I got the 1068 and the 1098 mixed up.I'd go with the 1068 and 1077. 
Receiver Upgrade - Denon vs. Rotel
Separtaes = bestRotel rec = betterDenon rec = goodYour Paradigms are pretty efficent so you don't need a lot of power but, having owned the 40's in the past I know the more current you give them the better they sound. The 3806 probably has more be... 
Receiver Recommendation
www.outlawaudio.com 
Vandersteen 2ce owners. Please respond..
I would contact Vandersteen directly to be sure. 
CD player in the $2,500 to $5,000 range
I would go with the Ayre. 
Remote controlled preamp under 700?
Quad 99 used. Has pretty good phono (mc & mm), remote, three inputs (not including the phono) and three different input sensitivity settings (100, 300 or 775mV). 
Hall of Fame: BIGGEST BADDEST Monster Amps
Sim Audio Rocks. For tube maybe the Rogue Zues? 
College budget reveiver help
Look at outlawaudio.com 
difference between ipod models in sound quality ?
No. They are all below mid-fi sound. 
I am openning a shop. What equipment should I sell
What is your target market?Are you going to do both 2 channel and HT?What brands are not sold in your area?What brands have multiple retailers in your area?Are you going to do installs and POS or just POS?Is it going to be a Hi-Fi shop only?Bass (...