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Current NAD integrated amps, what are your impressions?
I recently bought a used Wyred4Sound DAC2. It allows selection of output gain with fixed output. I reduced the output such that I could remove a greater portion of the attenuation on my 326BEE such that I now can turn volume to 3 o'clock to get de... 
How do the Elac Uni-Fi UB5s compare to more expensive bookshelf speakers?
I understand your desire to change the sonic character of your system via speaker change. Serves as one of best ways to explore and discover which sonic characteristics are most important to oneself. After that one can then improve on the quality ... 
How do the Elac Uni-Fi UB5s compare to more expensive bookshelf speakers?
I believe in your premise Kalali, balance in a system is important, otherwise one is always chasing the 'weak link'. I have no doubt that the LS50 is capable of exposing the differences between a $500 SS amp vs. a $2000 tube one. Likely the UB5 co... 
Cable elevators
They can easily be made for nothing. Why not try it, one may like it? 
Motherboard SDIF Output Or Soundcard
I agree that the Schiit products offer great return for investment. Can't help to think that the Bitfrost Multibit would prove to be an improvement over the V90. Especially for the playback of redbook CDs as uncompressed computer files. 
Standmount speakers 4k-8k
Been following your thread. Glad to know things worked out for you. Participating in this forum and purchasing via this site has proven very worthwhile for me as well. Enjoy! 
Need to upgrade Phono section of Rogue Cronos mag
What is the gain from the CM phonostage? How much gain are you looking for? I feel that for a budget of $500-$1000 one could find a phonostage possessing the required gain for most cartridges that would be superior to that found in the CM. Not sli... 
Integrated amp upgrade
Since you are looking to make a significant upgrade in 2 years I would keep the Classe till then. 
Upgrade sugestion please
I once owned the studio 20 v. 4. I agree that they might be too bright in a lively room. What amp are you using now? Regarding your amp upgrade, you might start another thread once you have found speakers. I believe, based on past threads I have f... 
Motherboard SDIF Output Or Soundcard
As with gdhal and gdnrbob, I also use USB. I would consider the purchase of a used M2Tech USB to SPDIF converter which plugs directly into the USB port and run coax to the V90. No USB cable needed. This opens the possibility of purchasing a older ... 
Need Some Answers Building My First Home Audio System, and using Cornwalls
Though it is true that the older Klipsch speakers may sound best when driven by tubes, the question is how do yours sound to you driven by your newly purchased NAD?  Even if one was interested in trying tube amplification, I am not sure one need r... 
Recommendations for used CD player
Yes, keep us posted. Always nice to hear feedback, once suggestions offered. 
USB "A" and "B" to RCA adapter
The adapter could simply use the 2 data lines and not the 2 power lines on the USB cable. 
Seeking advice/tips on improving sound quality
Uditnait, several comments in response to your last 2 posts:Many jazz recording are miked and processed such that the imaging within the soundstage is more focused over that of many rock productions. On your MAC make sure you have volume set to ma... 
DAC for CD transport
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