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Best Interconnects from DAC to Integrated-under 300 used
I'm currently using Discovery +4.  Looking for musical yet detailed...but aren't we all. 
Cambridge Azur 851 D- Dac Question
BTW- The media player I'm using is J River if this matters. 
Phillips CD 880
Thanks Mofi....I just bought one on ebay...and I have a hunch its the same seller. Thanks for the tip . 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
stereo5.....thanks for the Chicopee tip. 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
George- Where can I get one under 2K ? Please share... 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
Thanks everyone for their input...and yes I specifically asked about the Parasound  Halo. Thanks George and stereo 5 for your experience with this integrated. 
Which integrated amp would you pick?
Currently the speakers are PSB B/25's....although I'm also upgrading these also. I'm looking for a mini monitor under 1500. I'm considering Martin Logan Motion 35XT's. The source is digital files on my laptop through a Musical Fidelity V-90 DAC. T... 
What Pre/Pro do you recommend?
Woops...My last post was directed at Zd542...although I do appreciate everyones input. 
What Pre/Pro do you recommend?
Dbphd.....Thanks for such a thorough explanation. I appreciate your perspective. 
What Pre/Pro do you recommend?
Ctsooner.....I appreciate the response....can you give me a couple examples of the preamps your talking about?Thanks 
What Pre/Pro do you recommend?
Runnin.....Your observation is spot on. I'm hoping to upgrade the pre/pro and add HDMI inputs...Does anyone have any experience with the Cary Cinema 12? 
What Pre/Pro do you recommend?
Clarification: I already have bass management through the Rotel 1066. I'm very happy with the sound using my Martin Logan Depth Sub...thats the reason I wanted my next pre-amp to have bass management....it would be a bonus if the next pre-amp/pre ... 
What Pre/Pro do you recommend?
For comparison, I've had some pretty high end HT processors. The best ones were a Meridian 861 and a Classe SSP-75, and they were both easily outperformed by preamps in the $2000 to $3000 price range. Zd542....Out of curiosity..which 2 channel pre... 
What Pre/Pro do you recommend?
Zd542....Music is way more important. Especially optimizing the sound for my TT. Although I do want at least 5.1 abilities for movies and concerts. Dbphd....The Oppo 105 achieves processing and bass management?Maybe thats worth exploring.Any and a... 
3k to spend...
Thanks for all the input!!! I ended up buying a used PS Audio GCPH...a new VPI Scout 1.1 and a Sumiko Blue Point 2 cartridge. Total investment was 2200.00. I'm looking forward to reporting my results.Happy New Year