exiledviking

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Upgrade from X-ACT to Schiit DAC
Hadn't even thought of ripping the CDs. Perhaps some day in the future. I'm old school and like picking out a CD to listen to.For now I think I'll try out a Schiit Bifrost and see how I like it. If it suits me I will see about repairing the Yamaha... 
Too much power?
I appreciate all of your replies. I have decided to sell the Parasound HCA-3500 and the Yamaha receiver and replace them with a Marantz SR7008. I'm also selling my Carver TFM-35 in order to buy a DefTech center speaker to match the SM45s. After th... 
Too much power?
Thank you, GhostHouse. Now I have some more reading to do. Yes, you are correct. I love the quality of the sound, it is just too loud for barely moving the volume control. 
Too much power?
Is it preferable to install the attenuators at the input on the amp or at the input at the preamp from the CD player/DAC?I've been reading here on the forum and it appears that both methods are used. 
Too much power?
Thank you, gentlemen! I appreciate your responses. Due to the slush fund being nearly depleted for this year, I'm going to try the Harrison Labs attenuators to see if that helps. Once the funds allow I will look into replacing the Yamaha as a prea...