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The next step to a better system
It does have a USB. But now another decision... The Cambridge 851D or the Oppo 105? 
The next step to a better system
I did check out the Schiit Audio DACs. They seemed nice but I like having options and they were pretty straight forward. 
The next step to a better system
Thanks Mesch,After some digging around I am looking at a Cambridge Audio Azur 851D. They retail for around $1650 but I found a new one on sale for $799. It seems to be very versatile unit. Specs are here… http://www.stereophile.com/content/cambrid... 
The next step to a better system
Thanks Mesch,Could you recommend an external DAC or 2. What specs would I be looking for in a great DAC? 
The next step to a better system
Hi Milpai,I'm open to all suggestions. I have done a lot of research concerning speaker placement and have spent the time experimenting with different placements. The one constant being that the distance between the speakers is the same as the dis... 
suggestions on upgrading my system
I was thinking about upgrading to the SVS SB13 Ultra. 
3 speakers to consider.
Update I purchased a pair of Revel F52’s here on Audiogon at a great price. I have been listening to them for about a year and a half now. With every upgrade I’ve made to my system they just keep sounding better and better. I really like the fact ... 
suggestions on upgrading my system
UpdateAfter a lot of researh and discussion I went with a Herron VPTH-1mm. Not easy to find… but through perseverance I got lucky and purchased a newly built one at a great price. I’ve had the Herron VTPH-1mm in my system for about a month and a h... 
Upgrading to an external Phonostages for my system
UpdateI've had the Herron VTPH-1mm in my system for about a month and a half. The improvement of the overall sound over the Harman Kardon on board phono stage was immediate and dramatic. (Not that the HK phono stage was bad.)I'm very happy with th... 
Hybrid tube/ss phono pre amps. Are they better than just Tube or SS alone?
Well everyone I went with a Herron VTPH-1 mm. Found one at an incredible price .Thanks for all the help! 
Upgrading to an external Phonostages for my system
So I made a decision and picked a Herron VTPH-1 mm. I took your advice bpoletti and found one at a great price. I was considering the Manely Chinook, Allnic -1201, and the sunderland 20-20 but for the money I think I made the right choice. Lot's o... 
Best Flexible Digital player around $1000
So are the OPPO products better than a PlayStation 3? 
Suggestions on DVD/CD player with great sound....
Okay, so is this OPPO product better than a Playstation 3? 
Hybrid tube/ss phono pre amps. Are they better than just Tube or SS alone?
…"the really big difference between them in preamps is that tubes are better at low level detail."atmasphere… Does that mean when the volume level is lower coming through the speakers?  
Hybrid tube/ss phono pre amps. Are they better than just Tube or SS alone?
jmcgrogan2 … I pulled this explanation from an article in Canadian WiFi magazine."Tube or TubelessMuch like with most other audio components, when considering a phono stage the quandary of whether to-tube or not-to-tube comes into the mix. Three ...