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Given Cambridge's Dac Magic and the Plus last release, should I bother?
forget the measurements, just buy one with return privileges and listen to it... 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
Dave Belles had an interesting piece on his website about the sonic advantages of an integrated. Not sure if it’s still there. I remember it as essentially the amp and preamp can be “perfectly” matched. And not have to be compatible with dozens of... 
Only you expensive cable owners, is this real?
If it were a great car at a great price...and then not follow directions  
Only you expensive cable owners, is this real?
all this for  $140 cables that come with full return if not satisfied... 
Does any one know a cable that is able to compete with clear day double shotgun?
I have and use the Clear Day, but much prefer Cerious GE ... 
Only you expensive cable owners, is this real?
and many here will tell you to use the cheapest cord you can find... 
Upgrade from Oppo Sonica DAC
send it to Ric Schultz at EVS for upgrade...awesome improvement 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
Mid Michigan is closed for snow cold wind. Perfect day for listening. Though only down to 22hz... 
Best song for immediate impact when presenting or testing?
when I must be cheap and tawdry; Dave Holland - What Goes Around 
Pre/Power Jumpers for McIntosh MA-7000?
agree on the AQ 
Suggestions on a decent FM tuner with a variable headphone output?
check out vintage Sansui tuners,  TU-7900, TU-9900 and others 
Opinions on Parasound A21 & A21+
you can find new PS Audio Stellar amps from authorized dealers, for about 30% off.  I have the S300 and it is excellent. For the price, I'm not a fan of the Parasound, but many others love them...you gotta go listen 
Opinions on Parasound A21 & A21+
manufacturer direct pricing and 20 year warranty as you like to keep them...though the warranty is also extended to the 2nd owner... 
Opinions on Parasound A21 & A21+
I much prefer the Odyssey amps at similar price points... 
Only you expensive cable owners, is this real?
the maple boards, brass cones and isoblocks are awesome. The speaker cables are excellent for the price. I use all.  Haven't tried the IC's or power products...