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Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp?
Thanks for getting back to us. I really can’t provide better advice than that provided by Al’s post of 1/27. Only other consideration might be to consider the purchase of a DAC which would allow additional flexibility for other digital sources dow... 
How to split a signal to inlcude subwoofer?
Audioquest makes Y adaptors in various male/female configurations. One thought I had was that I am not sure of the impedance issues of driving a single pre output into two amplifiers however. Given the high input impedances of amps probably not a ... 
Refurbish a Dynaco St70
Thanks much! The responses are exactly in the form I was hoping for. Atmosphere, am I correct in thinking that you (your company) rebuilds them for others that supply the amp? 
Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp?
Rockenroller, where are you? You have initiated a good thread and have received much great advise and not responded with additional info in specifically helping you. Again what speakers and budget? 
How to split a signal to inlcude subwoofer?
If your sub has high level inputs you can wire it from the speaker binding post of the amp driving the speaker pair to which the sub is to be included. The very high input impedance of the sub will not draw power form the amp when wired this way. 
Refurbish a Dynaco St70
Thanks for the responses. I will check into enjoythemusic. I have considered that the cost might not be worth it on a strictly sonic basis. Such an historic amp and in such great shape thought it worth checking into. If is decide not to do anythin... 
Balance control. Discuss.
Opps! Should of said ‘could use one’. Hard to use one that you don’t have. 
Balance control. Discuss.
My pre doesn’t have a balance control. There are times when I would use it to correct for a recording’s image position within soundstage. 
Please help a rookie; 8-year-old laptop music serv
+1 Mapman. In the long run you will be most happy. Are you using the BDA-1? This is a great DAC however the usb input is there for convenience. I use a USB/SPDIF converter. 
What's the greatest bargain in DAC's these days?
I am wondering if any of the sub $1000 class DACs are any better than the M1, different maybe, but better? Especially when using a USB/SPDIF converter. 
Looking for a small, good receiver
I own an Onkyo Receiver that is 1/2 width, 8”Wx4”Hx~10”D. Nice little 18wpc receiver. Use it to drive 8ohm, 88dB Celestion F10 speakers. Can find then on Ebay. They came with remote when new, often sold used without. Go for ~$90 w/o remote. 
Universal player or DAC?
I think it depends on how important the video and SACD playback is to you. It might very well be that using the CD player as a transport into the Schiit DAC might be better than the BDP-103 for CD only playback. However this is something I don’t k... 
vintage yamaha versus sony amps or ?
My thinking would be to purchase a used quality integrated amplifier and a USB DAC. What is your budget? Do you currently have speakers or will you be looking for those as well? 
Starting out Audiophile separates?
As a followup to my previous post let me ask a couple questions. What are going to use as a source(s) and for viewing.Do you have a dedicated room for the home theater? I ask this question because it has been my experience that many who try a mult... 
Starting out Audiophile separates?
If you are willing to purchase used, I think you can put something together for the $1000. Watch the classifieds here an AG and don’t be afraid to ask questions of the sellers. Pay attention to their feedback. You will need a processor and 5 chann...