levy03

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Best Speakers for around $2000
+1 on Aerial 7b's. great all around speaker imho 
Mach2Music mini and Amarra : Huge disappointment
Steve: yes...i've read it and posted in it several times. is there something specific you'd like to point out?i do have the mk2 upgrade. 
Mach2Music mini and Amarra : Huge disappointment
+1 on Sgr's comments. have had a chance to listen to many computer based systems and nothing i've heard bests streaming with the PWD II and the bridge. redbook sounds great and hi-res is truly a mind bender. incredible in all respects and comes VE... 
Are the JL Fathom subs really that good....
it's all about the set-up interface and taking the time to do it right. if the set-up software is not up to snuff, the resulting sound will also be sub-par. same applies to taking your time and getting it set-up right (to your liking).can't commen... 
Finally saved 3000 what is a good setup.
i'd suggest a krell integrated (s300i or similar) and a pair of aerial 7b's. it's a set-up i initially started with and served me well for a 2 years.thinking you should be able to do this at about 3000-3500 used. 7b's are great all around speakers... 
What is the best transport?
i enjoy a pretty good computer based system using the PSA perfect wave dac and bridge. have some friends who also have good PC set-ups. the convenience and features of PC audio are outstanding. i really enjoy it.that being said...i have not heard ... 
Sub wolfer advice
+1 Zmanastronomy. don't put your subs in the path of your mains. 
PASS LABS SERVICE - GOLD star
i've got an old x-1 that will probably need their help someday (no plans to part with it anytime soon, love it). this is great to know. thank you 
4 ohm Load for Denon AVR-3600 Receiver?
i still have a older dennon 3801 that i use in my shop. had trouble pushing aerial 7b's with it a couple years back. sent my krell s300i in for service so i dragged the 3801 in from my shop to use in the mean time. it was fine until things got lou... 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
that's how i understood it too Ben. sure would be nice to find out for sure though. 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
Not sure how my edits all got posted?My apologies.. 
Which is a better choice? New, or used preamp?
ya never know. i tried 5 pre's when i was auditioning. 2 were current production units and 3 were older....one was very old. was wanting to stay in the $2000-$2500 range. sound wise...the oldest one (pass eleph) sounded best to me. i tried to live... 
help with audio formats
i ripped almost everything to flac for my pwd/bridge including hi res. enjoyed j river myself using a pc but psa's elyric is coming around nicely. still a bug or two but they are close to getting it all sorted out.many of us are using the "trans-c... 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
Jiminia: why would you use USB (or converted usb) to feed the pwd? 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
stupid question but wondering why anyone would use usb to feed the pwd??.