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good pre amp w/digital inputs
a Tact Audio preamp would be a good choice ... if you need analog inputs as well, make sure it has the board installed 
What features should a good CD player have?
solid, reliable and available transport mechanism - Phillips CDM-Pro2 for example - those drives last a LONG timeanalog volume control if you only use CD as a source - in some systems bypassing a preamp is a HUGE plusalso agree on the digital inpu... 
Need inexpensive hybrid int amp
Pathos Classic II or III is very nice as well 
Review: Morrison Model 11 Monitor
nice review ... always been interested in this type of speaker design as well. "Omnis" seem to do some things so well, and have a quality conventional speakers lack (though they have their own shortcomings too)where are you located??? might be wor... 
Digital question...
any DAC with a digital input type that matches the digital output type on the Panasonic will work (assuming the analog output type of the DAC matches an analog input type on the integrated amp that is) 
What Song Reminds You of Your First Love?
"Kayleigh" by Marillion 
Integrateds with DAC?
Tact M2150 or S2150 ... true bargains on the used market. There is also a newer, smaller veriosn of the Tact but I am not sure of the model #Jeff 
Cat-proofing your speakers...
digital deck covers dot com will make custom covers for your speakers ... this would protect them when not in use. then it would be up to you to keep the cats away when playing music 
Best amp for my JJ Electronics 243 pre amp?
no idea what amp to use with the pre ... sorry?? how do you like the JJ 243??? I always thought this wa sonme of the best looking preamps on the market. seems to be priced very well and includes a phono stage. have always been amazed this unit is ... 
How Much Difference Does a More Powerful Amp Make?
more power doe snot always mean better sound ... if power was the only consideration, old amps like the Crown Macro Ref or newer 1000w class D's would be the pinacle of ampssome of the best sounding amps (IMHO) from major manuafacturers include th... 
$1000 upgrade. Opinions?
I currently have a pair of PBN Montana speakers ... I use a Lyngdorf TDAi2200 with room correction that does a better job than the mechanical tunig of the MGD speakers to allow for more flexible placement in the roomI am not sure what speakers I i... 
$1000 upgrade. Opinions?
The MGD Chameleons are "inexpensive" on the used market ... last pair I saw sold for $1500 I believe. Would have snatched them up but it was a local pick-up pair @ 1000 miles from my home. The difficult part is FINDING a used pair ... I do not bel... 
$1000 upgrade. Opinions?
your speakers may actually be a "weak link" in this set-up ... I have owned the Classic 60's and Studio 5's and they were substantially better than the Revolution Series from MGD. $1000 can buy a lot of speaker on the used market!Jeff 
Nicest DAC with Preamp around $2500 new
Burson makes a nice unit ... cannot recall the name though but it costs @ $1100 I believe new 
usual speaker advice question
maybe sell the KG4 and purchase a pair of good subwoofers to run with the single pair of Forte's ... Forte's are VERY good speakers even by 2011 standards. if you have not upgraded the crossovers in the Forte's with the Crites version, that would ...