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Balanced or RCA?
XLR offers you dynamic sonic performance whereas RCA offer you less in resolution but smooth sonic quality. It all depends on your personal taste. My opinion is:XLR, for syphomy, complex musicRCA, vocal, string or simple music 
Recommendations to drive Dynaudio Special 25
VAC small tube amp (EL34 or EL84) can drives Dyna 25 Special very well. 
Need DAC recommendation.
In fact, Sony 9000es offers you a good quality analog playback. Have you ever try on it? Thumb or the rule to choose gear, your sonic taste.Wadia 27ix could be a good DA, but may not be your cup of tea.Answer yourself clearly is the first and inev... 
Esoteric DV-50 vs Denon DVD9000
Selling point for Marantz DV8400 is DVI-2 output. Does anyone compared the DVI output from DV8400 against pic quality from DV-50? 
SF Guarneri Homage or SF Extrema?
Guarneri much better look than Extrema. Also easier to place. Own short coming is to have a music subwoofer to fill the inadequate bass. 
I am considering the purchase of a Marantz DV8400
The selling point of DV8400 is the DVI2 output. The finest and most up-to-dae video quality output nowadays. Compatitable to most Plasma connection.This is your consideration to buy DV8400. 
Dynaudio S5.4 vs B&W 802
You may better choose Contour S5.4. I think Bryston 4BSST and MF may not have good power to drive N802 
Can I integrate 5Ch Surround with my Stereo setup?
Actually, if your preamp/int amp doesnt have AV by pass selection, you can still connect the front speaker output from AV Amp to AUX or other available input of your preamp. The only additional work is to tune the Preamp volume to certain level (h... 
Merlin VSM-M and Bass
Agree! REL subwoofer is a good music sub. 
Accuphase A50V with Sonus Faber Amati
Amati is a amp friendly speaker. Whichever you use will have a good performance with Amati 
CD players with volume control ?????
Accuphase CDP starting from DP65v onwards. Opera Reference CD 2.2 US version, all have digital remote volume. 
What's the ideal height for bookshelf speakers?
According to Sonus Faber, the optimal height for bookshelf speaker placement should be to have tweeter stays at the level of your at your siting position.Need 2 persons to measure. 
Did I make a mistake with my Nautilus 805?
Does N805 has woofer screws? I know that other N series, like 804 up, user shall release the mid-range screw after 200 hours run-in for new pair.The move is to release tention the rubber string tightening mid range and cabinet to an optimal level.... 
Which speaker is better
Different speakers different character. Its all up to your taste.Sonus Faber - when you need more on musicical feel and romantic air, dont mind resolution. It is audio gear friendly brand. You can have good sound applying wide range of audio brand... 
Cd Recorders?
Marantz DR17, the rare home use model that can record HDCD coding nowadays.