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USB Soundcards - faint popping/clicks
Go to START> Programs> Accessories> System Tools> Defrag. If this sytem has never been done it may take a while. I would run disk clean up first then a scan disk second then the defrag.. Make sure when you run the defrag not have any p... 
HD Radio
http://www.daysequerra.com/ 
My favorite local FM Station is using HD Radio ?
Well I guess someone needs to tell DaySequerra that The term "HD-Radio" is deliberately being used as subterfuge, to confuse the average ignorant consumer into believing that jumping from analog radio to digital "HD-Radio" will produce the same as... 
Laid back, or in-your-face?
About what time of the night were you listening to your system and do you live a congested area or the Country? What I'm getting at here is that in most case's when listening to your music after about 10:00pm to the wee hours of the am, your A/C m... 
Best midrange on SS amp ?
Clayton Mono Blocs or Llano Trinity Amps are my choice. I have had the SA/1s and the VK-500 and the a few Krell's, they were no match for the Clayton or Llano. 
Best lines in a song
"A Fee laying Woman Ain't Got No Sole":: Led Zeplin"While I'm Jacking-Off Reading Playboy on a Sunday Afternoon":: Rod Stewart"Ah Tell Me Who are You, Ah Who The F@#K Are You":: The Who 
Redbook for the long haul
This blows away that; that blows away this; my CD Player can beat up your CD Player. I get so tired of hearing the same crap over and over that the majority of everyone is doing is spinning in circles like a cat chasing his or her tail. Fact is th... 
Wadia 861 or keep Electrocompaniet mk2
This looks like a no brainer. Dump the Preamp and hear what you been missing !!!!! 
Active Speakers
Nova uses The new Threshold 300 watt amps. or you could step up to the ATC-SCM20's. here is the link to Nova below.http://www.novaaudio.com/products/applauses.html 
scratched disc and sharpie marker
The best product you can use is from "NOVUS," You know, them people that fix them rock chips in your Windshield!!! They have a Plastic Polish & Scratch remover compound that they make in three stages, (1)Fine (2)Medium (3)Heavy, they cost abou... 
The Amp Game,
Up to $850.00 for now. 
What happened with the BASS? MC352/C42/B&WN803
Double check your Speaker Connections, make sure they are in phase. (+) from the amp to (+) on the Speaker lug, same go's for (-) from the to (-) on the speaker lug, Just a thought. 
powerful amp to drive ATC 20T 83db
http://www.positive-feedback.com/ambackissues/claytonm70.htmhttp://www.audioreview.com/PRD_115716_1583crx.aspxhttp://www.soundstage.com/rise03.htm#full_reviewhttp://www.stereotimes.com/amp092199.shtmhttp://www.claytonaudio.com/reviews/maier.html 
powerful amp to drive ATC 20T 83db
Timchen, The Claytons run at true Class A and have a peek curent of 150amps on the 70's and 200amps on the 100's. My speakers are the ATCSCM50's, in the past I have run many amps on these speakers, amps like Krell KSA-250 and KMA-100 mono bloc's, ... 
powerful amp to drive ATC 20T 83db
Try a pair of the Clayton M-70's or M-100's, You'll never look back.