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SS amp - which one ???
I would look at a Parasound Halo a21 in that range. 
Tips for setting VTF on VPI Classic?
I had to remove the weight from the back of the tonearm as well? 
PS Audio PW vs. Bryston BDA-1 vs. Wyred 4 Sound
Well, it's actually not full volume control, it let's you adjust the gain to 4 levels, from 0 to minus 3 db. 
PS Audio PW vs. Bryston BDA-1 vs. Wyred 4 Sound
I think the Bryston does have volume control via the remote. I am using it right now, so I am sure it has it. 
James Louspeakers
when I first got into audio about 6 yrs back a buddy of mine in Tampa had some monitors made by James, and I thought they were stellar. 
Best '80s/'90s pop
Hey, I just had a burger at Father's Office in Santa Monica on Bongofury's suggestion a couple of weeks back. Very tasty. 
Best '80s/'90s pop
I agree, a DJ, or take suggestions off of here, make some iTunes playlists, which we do for parties, including adding videos, and do it yourself. 
Best '80s/'90s pop
Add to the excellent list above:INXS, The Cult, The Producers, The Romantics, Michael Jackson, A Flock of Seagulls, Billy Idol, Romeo Void, Missing Persons, The Time, Prince, Prince, Prince, Prince, and Prince. 
PS Audio PW vs. Bryston BDA-1 vs. Wyred 4 Sound
the PS Audio Perfectwave is in no way, anything like the PS Audio DAC III including any mods that could be done to it. It is a completely different machine and shares nothing with the DAC III.I don't think that's a good comparison. 
The Sound or Music
I love music, that's why I have a stereo at all.But, I realize that music exists so that I can test my stereo, and continually try to make it better.I wonder what a new DAC would sound like, and how 2 smaller subs would compare to one big one, oh ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Led Zeppelin - II Japanese Promo copy - WOW, best pressing I have ever heard. Like brand new too. I'm sorry I bought it, now that's all I want to buy is these super expensive Japanese pressings.The Beatles - Beatles Forever (Hey Jude) another subl... 
TDAC or Havana?
That's a really good question, and it does make a difference. On my Bryston, it definitely sounds better upsampled, and you have the choice. Also, I never use the USB output. I would like to try the new PS Audio PerfectWave in my system. I have li... 
TDAC or Havana?
I didn't hate the TaDac, but when I bought the Havana, and in my system it was so much better, I sold the TaDac. I thought the PreDac would be an improvement, that would be a normal assumption, don't you think? It was not any better. Since I tried... 
Help w/setting up b&o 8000 tt
I had an 8000 series for short time, awesome rig. But I needed to have it worked on, and didn't want mulitple tables if they were both all around pricey. I suggest you check with Sound-smith. If you need some work done they are really the only pla... 
If you wanted to impress someone, which track?
Pink Floyd - The Wall "Happiest Days of Our Lives/Another Brick in the Wall"It's a track everyone knows, but they have usually never experienced the helicopter sound, then the intro anything like that. We pick a lot of jaws up off the floor with t...