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clearaudio reference phono preamplifer is good?
Try the Manley, it's really sublime, and you can use different arm/cartidge combos or different turntables without much trouble.It sounds aweseome, too. 
Best power amplifier match Dynaudio M3P monitors
VTL 450's 
Favorite 5 Hard Rock albums Driving Music
James63, thanks for the STP love, I hope the new alumb is as good as No 4 was, I don't think we can hope for another Core or Purple, but No 4 would be good. 
TDAC or Havana?
I owned the TaDac and the PreDac, and the Havana was in another league from both. It had a much deeper and wider soundstage, and much greater bass extension. I had almost the identical set up to what I currently have, and you can look at my system... 
What song/album best showcases your system?
Shelby Lynne - Just a Little Lovin 
TDAC or Havana?
I have owned both, and to me it's not even close. The Havana is in a different league. 
Top 5 Hamburgers
lol, I'm really missing SoCal right now. It's only May, and this morning the humidity at 6 am was 85%, and the temp was 78. On the way home, the car read 95 degree, and humidity actually went up I think.I think I need to work on some more deals wi... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Buddy Holly - The Complete RecordingsNina Simone - Black is the Color of My True Love..Badfinger - Straight UpBostonStevie Wonder - Talking Book 
Top 5 Hamburgers
I forgot to tell you guys that I have my first In-N-Out burger last week and it was definitely the best "fast food" burger I have ever had. The bun, patty and condiments were awesomely fresh. Also, the burger at Father's office in Santa Monica was... 
Favorite 5 Hard Rock albums Driving Music
Only surprise to me is that I am the only STP fan! 
Dream system - but no aftermarket power cords
Koegz, please refain from common sense when talking the benefits of the most import piece of any audio system; The power cords. They are MAGIC!!Here's you budget breakdown:Speakers 10%Preamp 5%Amp(s) 8%Transports(all) 7%Power Cond 5%Interconnects ... 
vibration system control
sorry I meant "fool-proof"!!LOL 
Favorite 5 Hard Rock albums Driving Music
Mapman, great call on Deep Purple, I'm putting Machine Head on the turntable as soon as I stop typing. 
Favorite 5 Hard Rock albums Driving Music
Tonykay, I put The Who, and Who's Next in another category, more pure rock, along with the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, U2, Aerosmith, and many more.But, great call BTW, I would consider Who's Next as one of my top 5 all time favorite albums of an... 
vibration system control
a Gingko platform is pretty much full proof, and give stellar results!!