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Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod?
Barrelchief, just for clarification, are you saying that the modded zp80 WITH an outboard dac still doesn't match your reference cdp? Can you elaborate by identifying your reference cdp (and cost) and the dac(s) used with the modded zp80? I think ... 
Amp switcher for 2chnl to HT?
Reubent: can I just hire you as my audio consultant and you can come over and fix everything for me, lol!?!?! I can't thank you (and everyone else of course) enough for all the invaluable information. I just got my Nautilus 803's and HTM1 and they... 
Amp switcher for 2chnl to HT?
Of course, upon a little research, it appears that neither of the two integrateds I'm looking at have HT bypass (Mac MA6500 or Cayin H-80a). Will have to keep looking I guess. 
Amp switcher for 2chnl to HT?
Thanks soooo much. I will search the archives. Now I have to decide if I want to go the simple route (just adding a great 2 chnl amp) or get into the more elaborate set-up. I had mentioned the integrateds because I also didn't want to have to rely... 
Best amp for N803 +htm1? ?
I just revised in order to put cap on $. Looking for best amp (preferrably low profile) under 3k used or new. 
CDP caused tinnitus?
Acoustic neuroma is benign brain stem tumor. It grows slowly, sometimes over decades, with symptoms ranging from tinnitus to gradual/complete hearing loss to balance problems to facial nerve spasms or weakness. The tumor rests on a block of nerves... 
CDP caused tinnitus?
I highly doubt the tinnitus was caused by any electronic device/playback, but as previously suggested, may be aggravated by certain frequencies. I know, as I had tinnitus for years until I discovered the cause (acoustic neuroma)and got treatment. ... 
Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod?
Stumpeyjoe, my sonos runs through either an apogee dac or a bel canto dac2 (also had benchmark for short tryout). Both sound great, but not as "full" or robust sounding as a cd through my old adcom gcd700, which has dual ladder type 20 bit burr br... 
how to use outboard amp w/HT recvr?
Good point. Thanks much... 
how to use outboard amp w/HT recvr?
Thanks guys. I hadn't yet looked at the receiver or the manual, and this would have become clear instantly. I assumed the pre-out was a single out that took the entire signal away from the internal amps. Now I know. Thanks much, as always. On to l... 
Looking for a Solidly good inexpensive DAC
Good luck, and I can't wait to find out what dac you are trying next. I think I'm going to try some mods, either to my sonos, or to a mid priced dac, like the BelCanto dac2 I have, or possibly to a PS Audio Digital Link lll or, at a more expensive... 
Looking for a Solidly good inexpensive DAC
Obviously you are already trying some dacs, but I will throw in my vote for apogee minidac. I have two, and they compared favorably and could not be displaced by benchmark or BC dac2 (not dac3, which is twice the price). 
Best Sonos ZP-80 Mod?
Like Tboooe, I too am trying to get that last bit of audiophile quality out of sonos. I have a thread that just petered out asking about best jitter reducing scheme for wireless distribution (sonos). I have heard all sorts of options, and the late... 
Revel f52 vs B&W n803 or 803s?
Anybody heard both and can compare? 
Help: speakers or amp to blame?
Thanks much for the replies. Beyond reviews, I did some research and had some discussions on some other good boards back then (maybe AVS?, HTForum?), and the so called experts on those sites all recommended this $4000,60lb beast. One was even sell...