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DAC to preamp technical question
Want to add that using the fixed outs of the M1clic with less sensitive speakers sounds great . King Sound electrostats and Magnepam MMG . Using both speakers the sweet spot for the volume is around 50 out of the 100 on the digital display for the... 
Understanding low-frequency reproduction....room or speaker
How does one isolate the speakers from a "suspended" floor ? Thought that's what the spikes are for . 
Are stars that have contracts with the Vegas hotels relevant anymore
That would be a great gig . No burn out from touring . Let the fans come to you . Especially as the performers get older . They seem to be raking in the bucks too .Seems like it is only performers and not bands for some reason that are doing the V... 
Bass driven floorstanders?
Perhaps a speaker with built in powered 12" drivers .  
Bass driven floorstanders?
Slim towers will get you in the 30's - 40's . Need a 12" or 15" driver if you want to go deeper. In that price range Look at Cerwin Vega . 
Who tried Class D only to return to S/S or Tube
Yes ,the class D amps from a few years ago were unlistenable to me as well. I do not think many of us are touting past class D designs as being musical and competing with other class amps .Only in the latest implementations are they competing with... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Well Taters , I use to live in the fantasy land myself. Believed / hoped by spending more money i would get better sound for many years . Sure am glad it did not take too long for the epiphany to happen . Some spend a life time in the "fantasy land" 
Who tried Class D only to return to S/S or Tube
My goal is to eventually have a top tier tube amp , a/b, a, and class D . Switch things up as i feel so inclined . They all have there sonic flavor and who likes to only eat vanilla ice cream . 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
you guys are still equating price to quality , or being good ? It is fine to live in a fantasy land . Those of us in reality realize price and fancy jackets do not provide sound . The natural elements of the earth inside the cable do . So why char... 
Need a shipping box for Technics SL-1200-MKII
do what what abucktwoeighty says . 
Best DAC for pcm files
Exogal , Briscati , Bryston bda3, Grace m9o5 
Can you help me identify this pair of interconnect
look diy 
What is the best way to add subs in my system?
Dont get to hung up on the price of the subs . The size of your room will dictate a lot . I picked up a used Paradigm Seismic 10 sub recently . New retail a dozen years ago was around $1200 . Picked it up for $250 . Bought it for the hell of it , ... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Thanks to Taters for a topic that has some legs . Not the same old same old , should i get the arc or conrad ... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
The big boys with their expensive toys are getting really defensive .