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knollbrent

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mac mini
sounds good....i'll probably check out the scott nixon usb dac beings i already have the tube dac for my aloia transport, but never the less, thanks for the responses.... 
The CD you most listened to back in 2007 ?
great thread....chris isaak- heart shaped world 
Pioneer vs. Panasonic plasma
go w/pioneer!!! 
Best sounding cd in your collection
i didn't see these two on the list, but maybe i missed them...Lucinda Williams- WestPatty Griffin- Children Run Throughput em and kick back!!! 
Going to see Roger Waters in concert
thanks for the heads up dawgbyt....i'm going to see the show when it comes to west palm beach florida... 
On or Off
chadnliz, thanks for the info 
Best spikes for speakers
i've had great success with mapleshade, threaded..... 
Mcintosh C220 pre
you made a great choice!!!!!!!!!!!....just settle into what you have and your going to be amazed at how good that piece is....i'm sure your already smiling 
McIntosh C220 tube pre-amp Thoughts or advise vs.?
goose- i had the levinson 320s pre for awhile and i felt i was missing something...music through the levinson was nice, always nice, but never great...decided to give the c2200 a try and haven't looked back...the sound field really opened up and t... 
Hail to Mcintosh
long live the mac......flyski, i would love to heard those 501's with my ltds...i'd be doin backflips.... 
What amp for McIntosh LS260 speakers
ferrari's ?.....then he's got bucks- 501's 
McIntosh C220 Preamp
bill- haven't heard the c220, but the 2200 is REALLY good...there is no doubt in my mind that the 220 must stellar...keep us posted on your findings...brent 
Tubes and Rock and Roll, Can they go together?
musicaudio- if you like the mcintosh, then find the speakers to mate with them....i'm a big mac man and wouldn't have it any other way...my system will definately rock and roll...try not to limit yourself to one dealer- i'm sure they're are plenty... 
DAC choice advice - hard-drive based system
mr pancake- the scott nixon usbtd is a non- oversampled usb tube dac...i have the regular tube dac that he makes and am very happy with the results...the fella that recommended my tube dac to me ownes the usb version...he is a well versed stereohe... 
great hdmi cable....archives
sherpa- how much is that cable?i hear ya cheapmike, i appreciate your suggestions.