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Class A Watts
Bombaywalla... for clarification, are you explaining what some manufacturers such as Plinius refer to as Class A/AB?thanks. 
after TT upgrade, digital sounds like crap- help
I'm curious, you bought the Oppo BDP-105 for the sole purpose to stream music and not to play movies or CDs? Did you research any DACs in that price range at the time? Seems like most people here use it for it's excellent multi-purpose functions. ... 
after TT upgrade, digital sounds like crap- help
It's worth testing CD playback. You must know somebody who owns a CD; try using one mastered after 1990. 
Your Favorite Cover Songs?
Johnny Cash - “Hurt” (Trent Rezner)Hendrix - “All Along the Watchtower” (Dylan)Patti Smith - “So You Want To Be A Rock and Roll Star” (The Byrds)Sisters of Mercy - “Knockin on Heaven’s Door” (Dylan)Love Spit Love - "How Soon Is Now?” (The Smiths)L... 
after TT upgrade, digital sounds like crap- help
Your digital is not going to sound great using a Mac Mini and Sonos without reclocking the signal (Audioengr's comment). How does a CD played thru your Oppo BDP-105 sound? 
Best redbook cd-only player ?
Audiolabyrinth, appreciate the reply but too late. I went with a ARC CD3. Still, I wish there was more written about Ayon. 
Your First Concert was.....
Yes, might be my fav of all time. It's etched in my brain even after all these years. 
Band's you have seen on their first U.S. tour
- Talking Heads 1976, first album. Small club Yonkers, NY. The crowd found them so boring, the club was empty half way thru.- Bad Company 1975. Headlining at MSG(Thin Lizzy opening act)- Lene Lovich 1979 Stateless album, NYC- David Johansen 1978 f... 
Your First Concert was.....
1974...Elton John with unannounced guest John Lennon. 
Power cords
What???!!! No shilling for Pangea. HOW COULD THIS HAPPEN???!!!EVERYONE KNOWS they're the best. EVERYONE!!.Uh Oh, you may have taken us down a dangerous path. 
dac to cdp quality ratio
Rmstern, I've heard good things about the MF V-DAC and the M1-DAC as well. So I guess now this makes your question much more specific...maybe you'll get some comments from those with first hand knowledge.All the best... 
dac to cdp quality ratio
I doubt a low priced DAC will be an improvement over the Arcam. In fact a low cost DAC or a mismatched cable might introduce jitter that wasn't there with your current setup. But what are you looking for? If you are looking to change the flavor o... 
Power cords
All I can add is my experience with the Blue Circle BC86 mkIII filters in my system. They provide such a deep black background that I'm hearing so much more detail. The BC68MKII PC uses these filters in-line. I can only say that the Blue Circle wi... 
Crossover Frequency
Am I to assume you are looking for help setting up a sub to match your mains?If so, use the archives and enter keywords. I found this using "subwoofer setup"...http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr_srch.pl?&1&procsrch&3&4& 
Speakers for Electronic Music?
Yes, a Class D amp will work well; fast, loud and to quote Mapman "articulate.""Since the majority of modern era electronic is well recorded...a neutral, detail based speaker with an exceptional, fast,transparent tweeter would be my choice...dynau...