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Next step after Benchmark DAC1
Since you like Benchmark, the natural progression from the DAC1 would be to audition the DAC2 HGC, and if it isn't pleasing, as mentioned you can return it. You don't mention a budget, but it will set you back about 1995. I had one and the only re... 
"What's The Best Value Speaker In $5k-$10k Range?"
Dynaudio Focus 340's produce great music. 
best DAC for streaming to my 2 channel system?
Ok, only you can identify the best DAC for your system by trying several. The best I've had in my system under $1000 has been the Rega Dac. Also, I saw it somewhere being sold at a reduced price. Most of the dacs I've tried have been over $1000. 
When buying through Agon a buyer should always-
All I can say is Wow!. Damn shame.. 
Power Cord up to $100?
Which momoblock amps are you getting power cords for? 
What reviews do you trust if any?
I never listened to the equipment before I purchased, and have never been disappointed with the results.Abucktwoeighty, to never have been disappointed, your experience is not typical, and you have been a very fortunate and lucky audiophile. Crwin... 
Bass leaves after amp warms up?
I go back to my original assertion. As Almarg says the results suggest that these amps could not hack it with these speakers (not a good match into a 4 ohm load). I would look at trying an amp with the PSB'a that doubles its power into 4 ohms. (hi... 
Bass leaves after amp warms up?
I don't know as much as many posting here, but the amplifier/speaker match always comes up sooner or later when we know speakers aren't playing up to their potential especially in the bass. I've always seen in the forums that proper matching of th... 
where to go after Harbeth SHL-5
Icorem, the fellow who posted the video below used to have the SHL-5's. You may want to email him. He has experience with quite a few sets of quality speakers. Check the link below:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJayUhK8FFwHe's a member here under... 
Can I Improve Sound--Macbook Pro as Music Server?
Thank you Audioengr. I doubt seriously I'll be opening up the Macbook Pro however. Not interested in taking any chances. 
Power Cord up to $100?
For under $100 as suggested you could go for the Pangea AC9 6ft $99 from Audio Advisor. Generous return/refund policy if you do not care for what you hear. Allow break in time, at least 100 hours. 
Can I Improve Sound--Macbook Pro as Music Server?
Thanks Doggiehowser,Reinstall the OS on a clean new partition preferably on an SSD 04-09-13: DoggiehowserI know SSD is Solid State Drive. What's a clean new partition?If you are using a USB-SPDIF device like the Audiophileo, store the music on Net... 
Can I Improve Sound--Macbook Pro as Music Server?
Onhwy61, thanks for the post/ I should have mentioned that I'm still trying to sort out CA and what you just said in your post is mostly a foreign language to me. 
Can I Improve Sound--Macbook Pro as Music Server?
No, I haven't tried Audivarna. I'll try it. 
Does a separate Dac recieve raw data from transpor
My Krell SACD Standard mk III allows the option to select RAW or PCM in one of its menus. I didn't know what these meant but had seen PCM before somewhere, so I chose PCM. I use it now as a transport, previously as a player.