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Help needed for isolation under the power amps
Thick cork & natural rubber.Like the IsolPads only bigger. 
Why are people always getting into pissing matches because they think what they have is better
I think the new format is going to compound that problem.No longer will comments be moderator approved before posting which means if tempers flare it will spill over into the forums.As a retiree I'm on a strict budget which means my gear is all hi... 
Need help with Integrated vs preamp/amp
This is probably going to start a firefight but IMO there is absolutely NO good reason to buy old SS gear when the latest batches of inexpensive Chinese made tube Integrated amps(some w/DACS)will outperform them in every area of musical enjoyment.... 
Help needed for isolation under the power amps
Granite?I always thought granite rang like a bell?I like the Food Grade cutting boards.The combination of strips of hardwood all glued together  seems dead to any ringing or vibrations to my ears. 
Please help - WHICH INTEGRATED AMP?
80 FREAKIN AMPS!!!I could easily weld with that amp! 
Please help - WHICH INTEGRATED AMP?
OP,don't worry about power in your size room!Until a recent upgrade to all tube EL34 integrated I have been blissfully running my TT's with a 20wpc.hybrid 12AX7/MOSFET amp which sounded about as good as you can get with SS amps.All the amps on you... 
Simple question, best sounding inexpensive DAC.
$100.00 delivered for the worlds greatest DAC.SABRE DAC2 from HiFiMeDIY!Galvanic isolation using world class Adum 4160 chip with SABRE SA9023 USB chip.Asynchronous ES9023 DAC chip.Transformer coupled grounding circuit.No offset DC means NO caps in... 
Headphone Amp Question
Scott,have a look at my second system.Then go grab a Schiit Audio(yep just like it sounds) Vali Hybrid amp.The all tube amps(except the $600.00+ Woo 6)aren't good with low impedance cans.Hybrids are juuuusssttt right!Schiit Audio is 100% American ... 
Need integrated amp with built-in USB DAC
Dared i30.Peachtree Audio. 
Building 2.0/2.1 PC system
I just realized that there are a bunch of turntables available today with built in DAC drives.One of these with either of the above mentioned amps will set you right up! 
Building 2.0/2.1 PC system
The problem is the phono stage.Most I/A's & receivers have dropped them.If you could go with an outboard phono stage I would recommend the Dared i30 Tube(6L6GC)integrated amp with built in USB DAC or one of Peachtree Audio's Integrated Amps. 
Recommendation needed
I would search the Head-Fi Equipment forum.Good luck. 
Speaker help under $2,500
Sonus Faber Toy Towers!!! 
Please help - WHICH INTEGRATED AMP?
I own Toy Towers & have heard them with Electrocompaniet ECI3 in a slightly bigger room.The sound was very very good.In your size room I would plug the rear woofer port with a sock.The Densen would be my #2 choice. 
B&W 683S2 for entery level speakers
OP is the room acoustically treated?The B&W's already have a tipped up presentation,if the room is bright or hard your gonna hear it.Also what electronics are you using?If I may suggest a used pair of Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home can probably ...