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Music Server with no DAC?
I think Cruz123 is probably right. 
has anyone tried PS Audio perfect wave duo
Shazam,That approach wouldn't surprise. Looks like PS is going down the high performance/proprietary architecture/customer lock-in route more like Sonos with this product line from what I can see.The plus to this is that the stuff you buy from PS ... 
Wither Jimmy Page?
Byegolly,page/Plant did a fanstastic job of playing there Zeppelin catalog when I saw them during their late 90's tour in support of the "Walking into Clarksdale" album.Live performances of many classic rock acts from the 70's I've seen in the 90s... 
Music Server with no DAC?
"The closest, believe it or not, was the MHDT Havana using the Pacecar."The mhdt Constantine is SS and would be an interesting one to compare if the mhdt tube DAC was the closest otherwise.I have both Constantine and Paradisea. Each cost under $50... 
Speaker Recommendations for Soundstage and Imaging
Also, in the mini-monitor category, Triangle Titus 202s on good stands can meet the bill with little in the way of compromise except perhaps low end bass extension, but a decent sub will remedy that.Of course I also like the OHMs.I use both in my ... 
Mirage Omni 350 omnipolar
Looks like a steal for a decent wide dispersion design at those prices. 
Music Server with no DAC?
Nothing digital is "future proof".It will continue to get better and better over time. 
Music Server with no DAC?
Lightminer,I believe some of the well reviewed mhdt DACs at under $1000 used do 24/96. I believe my Paradisea and perhaps Constantine also do, but I have not tried it yet. It's on my todo list.... 
Music Server with no DAC?
"I find myself putting on Padora and just letting it play all day"I find myself in a similar mode these days mostly queuing things up randomly off my music server or tuning in my prefered Internet radio station of the day using the Roku Soundbridg... 
Music Server with no DAC?
Probably because they have determined that is not a money maker for them. They want to sell you bundled solutions that are easier to support together. 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
Not goosebumps exactly but I love the chick's decadent laugh in the surf guitar classic "Church Key" by The Revels.I love the tune itself as well! Cowabunga!!!!Check it out here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLtXuXhXNns 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Nolo,MWTs would make excellent surrounds I think.For surround sound, be sure to go over the options with JS. Though we don't talk about them much here, there are large/small/short/tall/wall mount Walsh models designed specifically for home theater... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Nolo,That is a very excellent sounding setup for the MWTs!Would you be expanding that somehow to surround by adding amps and processors I'm assuming? If possible, I'd do that (keep with amp separates) rather than move to a surround receiver. That ... 
Why is the price of new tonearms so high
My philosophy is always if it floats your boat and you can afford it, then you should buy it! Life's too short to wait.I'd like to be around to see the price for a new tonearm in another 100 years or so!Maybe by then all will agree that they final... 
Why is the price of new tonearms so high
Axel,Looks like you found your work of art. Quite a bargain!