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Questions about Preamp Tubes
Thanks for all the responses guys - you've answered all of my current primary concerns. However, I encourage you guys to continue your discussions at the tail end of this thread as I'm somewhat new to this audio hobby and am learning all the time.... 
Basic Question about Power Cables
And yes, I do live in the U.S. Thanks for the clarification as well Carl 
Basic Question about Power Cables
Ah ok, thanks a lot ET and RW 
Krell kav-400xi with show case dvd or dvd standad?
Ah ok, thank you for elaborating and clearing that up :D 
Krell kav-400xi with show case dvd or dvd standad?
Whoa, so this has been a total misunderstanding on my part? I always assumed wattage ratings had to fall into the wattage ranges by speakers...so not only will having more wpc than what is recommended not hurt the speakers, but it could actually h... 
Krell kav-400xi with show case dvd or dvd standad?
That makes perfect sense. A side question though, the Krell outputs 200 wpc at 8 ohms (I think), while the CM1's are rated at 30-100 watts. Can you change the output of the Krell or how does that work? 
Krell kav-400xi with show case dvd or dvd standad?
isn't krell 400xi a bit overkill for B&W cm1's? the krell costs more than twice the cm1's 
Best DAC $200 and under but possibly up to $300
I guess I should be more specific - I meant that I didn't want it to be powered THROUGH the USB and would like something that is plugged into the wall. 
Best DAC $200 and under but possibly up to $300
I actually did consider the Blue Circle Thingee (as ugly as it is), but I don't want to use USB powered DAC's because I think it'll compromise the sound. It would be so much easier if I could go up a price level as there seems to be more uniform o... 
Computer Speakers Under $200?
Hi all,I first used Roland monitors and then went to M-Audio monitors for my speakers. While I'm not a basshead, the dearth of significant bass started to really bother me over time. Overall though, if I were to have bought a 2.0 system, the A2's ... 
Computer Speakers Under $200?
Thanks for the recommendation! Those do seem like they would sound amazing and perhaps in a few years, that's what I'll end up using...but currently, that's out of my budget and am looking for something in the sub $200 range used or new.