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AES AE-3 DJH Reference "Super Preamp"
This is quite a jump from the $599 base version. I didn't see anything on it on the website - can you describe the upgrades? 
combining amp and receiver for HT
If you get to sit in the sweet spot all the time, I'd continue to run the center in phantom mode, and get a sub. If not, I'd get the center first. RELs are great subs, but if you don't intend to integrate the sub for 2-ch music, you can get more H... 
help w/ preamp to 5.1 receiver hookup
Doesn't the manual tell you what to do? Can you ask a CJ dealer, or email to the website? While I do not own this piece, nor run a 2-ch pre along with a receiver or pre/pro, I believe you connect your "audio" sources (CD, phono, etc) into the CJ, ... 
best amp new or used for 1200
Probably can get a 3B-ST for that, but a 4B-ST may be a tougher find. McCormack and Aragon both good choices too. I've done both passive bi-amping (4x100W) and bridging (2x300W) with a Citation 5.1 , or consider the 7.1 (4x150W or 2x450W, all at 8... 
Recievers versus separates
First, I'm still on the "jouney", so not all of this is first hand, and you can accept or reject accordingly. The claim is oft made that they can/will outperform separates at a similar (combined, including interconnects) price point. And frequentl... 
DVD Recommendations 500.00 new or used
There are a host of new DVD-A players to be released soon, many at  
Best CD of Diana Krall??
"All For You" is a collection of Nat King Cole covers, and well-regarded. 
Stan Kenton Favorites
If you have enjoyed the Stan Kenton band through the years, you just missed a great opportunity. The Mike Vax Band toured for about a month in April/May. They are largely composed of alumni from the Kenton Band(s), including Mike himself. I had th... 
Advice for the Budget 'Phile
Any chance you can live with one or the other of your existing components for a while? Tough to take advantage of the P3 at $800 for both integrated and speakers. Assume you're using a MM cartidge? If so, you might get by with a used receiver and ... 
Help needed re:cartridge/preamp/setup?
oops ... definitely not high "ouptput" 
Help needed re:cartridge/preamp/setup?
There is definitely another preamp in my future, but all in good time, guys. I'd like to make the most of what I have in the interim. And upgrade the right component. Lolo: While the Dynavector and BPS specs 2.5 mV, the Clearaudio MC is only 0.6 o... 
FREE cartridge Alignment Tool
Steve,Thanks so much! Just sent out my request. Hopefully this will help with the question I just posted here. 
Best Preamp w/ Headphone Jack
I wish I was in a position to jump on one, but there is a Melos here for 700, and one on eBay currently at 400. 
HT vs. stereo pre-amps again
Musical Fidelity also has released a new pre/pro. 
Is there a Musical HT Receiver....?
If you are running Monitor 9's, I would not put $3000 in a receiver. I believe you would get much better sound from upgraded speakers and less $ in the receiver. I don't think you'll hear sufficient difference in the Nak AV10 and Marantz 8000 clas...