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BEST 90's Audio Gear that holds its own today.
Linn Klout amp and Kairn preamp. 
European AMP in US with step up transformer?
You can have an electrician instal a 220v dedicated outlet for your amp. It will have two 110V lines (hot) and a grounded neutral. This will give you the sonic benefit of a balanced power. This is how a PS Audio Power Plant works on 120V equipment... 
Variable output cd players
The Linn Genki has two sets of variable outputs in case you may want to biamp. Hector 
Preamps with Dual Main Out?
Linn preamps. The Wakonda has two sets and the Kairn has three. 
Electric power in Europe
Thanks to all of you that responded. Will contact PS Audio for more details on the 50hz issue. Hector 
Rotel 1075 5-Channel + Rotel 1068 pre/processor
Check the sub settings on the 1068. You will need to dial it in 3 categories.a. Sub Settings (one for each input).b. Speaker settings ( I use the "max" setting).c. Test Tone (you will need a SPL meter).Hope this will help. 
Cable to connect Linn Classik to Dynaudio spkrs?
I have a Linn Classik-K and Dynaudio 52-SE. Withing your friend budget his best bet is the Linn K-20 and Nordost Z-Plugs. The Z-Plug is a big upgrade from the BFA supplied by Linn. I use KImber Kable 8-TC with Z-Plugs, the sound is great, but out ... 
Coaxial or Toslink digital output from a PC
Many thanks to all, will check the Xitel option and a cable from Hewlett Packard that plugs into the pc and has adigital coaxial output. Regards 
Coaxial or Toslink digital output from a PC
Mcmanus, What I don't like about the Airport Express is the fact that I am limited to use a 1/8 headphone to rca cable. Both channels share the same ground connection. Besides I would love to use the upsampling feature of the Bel Canto 2. Regards, 
Opinions on bi-amping Linn Espek speakers ?
Karman, Bi-amping is only possible in a passive setup.If you really want to make them sound their best you must go with an Aktive setup. You must take into account the cost of the speakers, aktive cards and three (3) amps.Passive bi-amping won´t m... 
Good amp for Linn Kairn pre
A Klout or a pair of LK-240 monoblocks. 
iTunes idiot needs some help
You should try the Apple Lossless to burn your cd into I-tunes. This should take half the space of a regular cd. You can burn cd-r from the I-tunes program. I belive that in the advance menu there is a way to convert files to the Apple lossless. I... 
Inexpensive wine pairings?
White, go with Santiago Ruiz, an excellent albarino.Red, go with either Pesquera, Ribon, A Alto, Dominio de Atauta, Pago de los Capellanes or Hacienda Monasterio, All of them from the Ribera del Duero region. Happy Holidays 
Best Audio Format for Apple I-Pod
Thanks a lot guys, I will then use the Apple Lossless format. Happy Holidays, Hector 
hospital grade or commercial grade receptacles ?
Check out PS Audio outlets, they are the best I have seen.