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What's Your Experience with Digital Switching Amp?
I have one of the original DSA designs from the now defunct California Audio Labs. The MCA 2500 uses the switching power supply in a 5 channel by 500 watt configuration. I can verify the EMI issue as I was getting feedback from the amp because it ... 
I want to change from 2 channel to HT but what....
If you are looking at used stuff, EAD was top notch stuff as well as CAL but unfortunatelky both companies have closed their doors. The prices have dropped dramatically but the service may be a problem if needed. 
Best airy and smooth Power cord for trans & dac
I have the Michael Wolff Carbon Ribbon power cords on my power amp and my CD player. Very detailed and smooth. 
Recommendations please for close-to-wall book-shel
Depending on your budget, the Ultimate Monitor by AudioMachina is worth checking out. 
Daruma's...how to use them properly?
I have a set of the Darumas which I have used for several years with out any type lubrication or adjustments. I have thought about placing a carbon fiber or maple block on or under them to mellow the harshness out. 
Any good Contemporary Christian recordings
Depending on the type of music that you like, here are several I recommend;The group Selah has a few albums out with great harmony and each individual artist in the group released a solo CD late last year.Steven Curtis Chapman has an Abbey Road CD... 
Daisy chaining Line Conditioners
The Equitech line conditioners utilize a balanced transformer to clean up the power. This is different technology from the Richard Gray or Environmental Potential products which can be and are recommended to be daisy chained. 
Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle?
Edge Electronics makes a great integrated unit in their G series. 
Any Good In Wall Speakers Available?
At CES earlier this year, Wisdom Audio introduced an in wall line up of line source speakers. I have often heard some comparisons from others in regards to Dali and Wisdom probably because of the price ranges. I read a brief review in the Absolute... 
New speaker with imaging
For orchestral music try a line source or an electrostatic type speaker. Ones that come to mind are Martin Logan, Quad and Wisdom Audio. Depending on your price range. 
Great cinematic audiophile moment
That is a great scene. It looked like Shanling or Dared setups. I wonder what the US remake will use for that scene? 
Should we have an Audiophiles Anonymous
I admit I just had a shot of my Adrenaline Rush. No prescription required. If it is over the counter, is it still an addiction? I call it MEDICATION to be taken daily as needed! It is not an escape its an adventure. Some people take vacations, I t... 
media center verse's dvd player for plasma
There are some good media centers made out there and they are convenient and compact. My only concern would be do I have to replace the whole unit if one component fails. If you do more internet stuff rather than DVD's then it is probably the way ... 
Accuphase preamp - good for Jeff Rowland amp?
I remember seeing an Accuphase pre/pro in the Wisdom Audio room at CEDIA and CES 2005 with the new Jeff Rowland ICE powered amps. In fact, I met Jeff Rowland in the Wisdom Audio room at CEDIA. I thought the system synergy sounded great but I like ... 
Anyone heard AVM players v/s modded Shanling?
I have a modded Shanling CDT100 in my system and it sounds fantastic. I would recommend you friend to upgrade his Shanling. The Shanling is a conversation piece in my system and is on display on the top shelf. Reference Audio Mods did the upgrade ...