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Help with final choice of efficient speakers
merlin vsm. 
How much difference does a phono stage make?
Thanks guys for your feedback. Would I have to change a resistor inside to give me the correct gain for my Micro 2.5mv? What gain would I need, or is this something you have to just try out and experiment with? 
"Tube Like" SS Integrated Amps
Companies like Plinius, Classe, Yba, Naim, and Pass have a reputation for being "Tube Like" but it is better rephrased, "some similarities with tubes sound". In the end it is still SS. 
Warm tube preamp for under 1000
Thanks guys for all of your responses. First I want to address that I have been using a passive. (Bel Canto Dac3). I dont have a problem with brightness at all. I do on the other hand want to get into vinyl so I do need a preamp. Also I miss the w... 
Woofer motion problem.
Viridian-- The turntable that I demoed on my system was not mine, I have not yet started to build my analog rig. At the time I had a Classe integrade that had a built in phono stage. I thought it might have been the amp, but when I play flac files... 
Woofer motion problem.
Thanks guys for your responses. Do you think this could harm a speaker? 
Lossless conversion format help
I agree with Dtc. I have compared formats and really cant tell the difference between WAV, Apple Lossless, and AIFF. 
Lossless conversion format help
mmm im sorry I do not, but I do know a good program that converts to Flacs and AIFF to Apple Lossless if that another option. Its called XLD. Just google that and you will find it, it is just freeware. Good Luck!! 
Has anyone listened to the new Dave Matthews CD?
I have heard from several sources that the vinyl is a bit better. But I havent done direct comparisons myself. 
Totem Forest Speakers.....
Change the amp-- Krell is a brand that appeals to only some audiophiles...they have a tendency to be quiet "dry" sounding. I think what you are describing is possibly a uninvolved sound and lack of warmth. Look at these brands..PliniusNaim Sim aud... 
Has anyone listened to the new Dave Matthews CD?
Drewfidelity, I have the new ben harper and I agree, it is very good. I really want to see him in concert, since i have heard he is amazing live. 
Monitor with sub or Full Range Speakers
Although I use monitors and a sub (see system), I have to say that there is something about a full range speaker. I will also say that for the price (and a small room) monitors and a sub bring something else to the table. Again I will agree with t... 
Pass X-250.5 or Plinius SA-103
I have never owned a Pass, but the warmth and smoothness of a plinius would never disappoint. 
Moon i3.3 vs Plinius 9100
What I would recommend that you try to get your hands on some demos from a dealer. This may seem like very out of the way now, but down the road you will be thankful. Like I said, I have never heard simaudio with dynaudio only plinius. All we can ... 
Moon i3.3 vs Plinius 9100
Never mind sorry I didnt see your first post!