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A question for Maggie owners
Compared to the VS you have, you will think the Maggies have NO bass. So the sub is a must for you. With the 1.7 or 3.6 you will notice a much larger sound field. Imaging will be a bit less, but you should have a more "there" impression, especiall... 
Why few discussion on Audio Machina CRM, CRG, CRS?
Excuse me if I'm wrong, but are these the same people who sell magic pebbles, teleportation tweeks and other complete BS? 
How fast is the Oppo BDP-93?
I can understand the OP's question. I have a cheap Sony BR player and it makes all these noises for about 40 seconds before the menu pops up. 
velodyne spl-14 vs, DD- 15
I am answering because I see no one else has. I don't know the SPL-14 at all, but I own the DD-15. I think it's the adjustments on the TV monitor with the microphone that make it an exceptional subwoofer. You could also consider getting an SMS-1 t... 
Dunlavy sc-iii rubber surround separated from cone
I think it was age related. Gluing the drivers is the best repair method. Some glue on a Q-Tip should work. I am sorry, never having done this I can't tell you the best glue. Also what are the two surfaces? I see you said the surround was rubber. ... 
DAC with 4 S/PDIF inputs
The Blacknote DAC30 has 4 coaxial, 2 Async USB and some other thing as well. It has 4 tubes in the output stage and comes with a remote to change inputs and has a volume control if you want to use it. Practically a "Swiss Army Knife" of DACs. 
The best CD Player for the money
For the money only go out and get a $35 DVD player from Sam's Club. Bring it home and stick some soft rubbery feet on the bottom and some weight on the top (10-15 Lbs.). This will sound about 80% as good as any $500 player (IMO). 
Auraliti PK100
The power supply is a little box that has a wire from each end. One side goes to the wall and the other to the PK90. Quality?, sorry I haven't taken it apart, plus I wouldn't know what I was looking at. I do know it needs 12VDC so maybe you could ... 
DIY Speaker question
Duct Tape 
Auraliti PK100
I just got a PK90. I also e-mailed them numerous times and always got a response from Ray. Sometimes it was quick, and sometimes a few days. Everything A-OK with these guys, I just think they are busy, and are a very small company.The PK90 works g... 
W4S DAC1 & STP-SE vs. W4S DAC2 as digital frontend
What a mysterious answer that was. 
Cambridge Audio 751 BD or Oppo BDP95?
It seems that I like to use extra "e"'s 
Cambridge Audio 751 BD or Oppo BDP95?
Isn't the Camebridge based off of the Oppo like the other manufactures do? 
Magnepan 1.6 active 24db slop better than stock?
Are you planning to remove the grill to bypass the internal crossover for active bi-amping? It probably took Magnepan quite a lot of time and expertise to dial in that sound. Unless you're willing to spend hundreds of hours tweaking the frequency ... 
Thoughts of Pass XA30.5, 60.5
If your preamp is solid state with an output imp. of 100 or so Ohms then you should be just fine with the 2 amps.