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Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
The Mac MX150 is an outstanding option but note that it has no analog passthrough as all analog inputs are digitized. My Meridian is similar in that regard so, obviously, it ain't a problem for me but might be for some.I will not comment on the Si... 
Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
"According to its owners, the Krell 707 is only SSP with a 2 channel analog pre section that can compete with reference dedicated 2 channel pre's. However, it is crazy expensive.........." and huge!Kal 
Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
It is just a 5 channel amp/preamp. No processing.Kal 
Extremely High-End "Pre-Pro" Surround Pre-Amp
I think Kennyt said it all.Kal 
Why no reviews of the Magnepan 3.7 in Stereophile
"I Just wanted people to be aware of the politics involve in reviews from Stereophile"There are no "politics" involved in this matter. See JA's statement at http://www.audioasylum.com/forums/critics/messages/5/59144.htmlMagnepan wanted a review th... 
Why no reviews of the Magnepan 3.7 in Stereophile
"They didn't like it, so no review."Nonsense. 
How to merge my 2 Channel and HT Systems?
Ummm. Is the Anthem a stereo-only preamp or is it a MCH preamp-processor? If the latter, just connect the L/R output of the Anthem to the Plinius and the other Anthem outputs to the B&K and sub. If not, does it have a HT bypass feature? This f... 
Sony SCD XA-5400ES connection question
1. The digital and analog outputs are simultaneously active (unless you turn off the digital output switch).2. Yes, the coax digital connection only outputs the CD layer.Your plan will work but, when you have it hooked up, compare the two on CD to... 
Android Tablets - Plausible to use asMusic Server?
Tablets can serve as a controller but generally lack sufficient storage capacity to be the server. Same for the SBT. Kal 
logitech touch - tech success...marketing flop?
Amazon? Crutchfield? B&H? TigerDirect? J&R?Or just Google? 
Acoustic Zen Crescendo or Sony SS-AR1
I didn't know that there was such a consensus.Kal 
Apple TV vs Squeezebox touch
The SBT is not at all tough(!) to use but I'd guess we have all lost a fair number of neurons in the past few years so I cannot guarantee you will agree.Kal 
Apple TV vs Squeezebox touch
Neither gadget has any hard drive. Storage resides in the networked computer or on a NAS.Kal 
Digital question...
The requirement is to make sure that the Panasonic TC-P65VT30 outputs stereo PCM only! TV's and disc players can output various flavors of Dolby and dts and no standard audiophile DAC can handle these.Kal 
dac or sacd?
Rbstehno wrote:.....IMO, all of the multi-channel sacd's that i purchased were mixed terrible. For example, there were drums in the rear speakers, sax in the left surround, etc...i did like the multi-channel DSOTM just because i can hear the cash ...