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media player for mac.
The free version of Audirvana sounds fantastic.http://audirvana.com/ 
Dahlquist DQ 10 Stands
I don't remember where I got the measurement file. It was probably posted on the Yahoo Dahlquist site. I'd like to make a pair when I finish refurbing my DQ-10s. 
Dahlquist DQ 10 Stands
Here's a link to the measurements: https://bspace.berkeley.edu/access/content/user/228605/Dahlquist/dq10_stands_measurements.jpgSome pictures:https://bspace.berkeley.edu/access/content/user/228605/Dahlquist/DQ-10_stands1.JPGhttps://bspace.berkeley... 
Apple Mac Mini as a music server
You'll find lots of Mac Minis if you search the virtual systems. 
Used full-range speakers less than $1,500
Ohm Walsh are spectacular in that price range. They replaced Alon Model V in my system which I loved very much. The V's have been sitting in the corner for the past 6 months and I haven't missed them. 
Speakers with wide listening window
Ohm Walsh are very good at this. 
Budget Tube Preamp with Remote
Dared SL-2000ASearch the forums for info. I see a new one in the classifieds for $469. I have no connection to the seller. 
Direct coupled tube preamp?
Audio Electronics AE-3 DJH is direct coupled. It's essentially a baby brother to the Cary SLP98. It's fantastic sounding and mates well with tubes or SS. 
Transformer volume control with Tubes/Quads?
Audiogon member Tom_nice has Quad ESL 63s driven by tube amps and a resistor-based passive volume control. I've heard his system several times and think it sounds fabulous. You should contact him if you have specific questions. 
Ideas for reducing gain on a Belles 21A pre-amp?
It's surprising how common this problem is. I have to wonder why manufacturers design preamps with so much gain. Five or 10db should be adequate for most systems. The 21a is rated at 17db.I used 10db Rothwell attenuators to tame my preamp and it w... 
Audio Electronic Supply AES/Cary AE3 MkII preamp
For what it's worth, Gerald Walsh told me the DJH has 14 dB gain. I wanted to clarify that since folks in this thread think it has 20. On Mar 8, 2010, at 5:52 AM, Gerald Walsh wrote:AE3 DJHGain - - 13 to 14 dB GainInput impedance - - 100 KohmsSign... 
iMac Combo Headphone/Optical Out Port Cable
I've used this adaptor with excellent results: Toslink To Optical Mini AdapterOr you can use something like the Wireworld Supernova 6 which is toslink on one end and mini toslink on the other. 
Flat Screen Recommendations: 50 to 60 inch
Samsung UN46C6300SF 
Flat Screen Recommendations: 50 to 60 inch
There's absolutely no buzz coming from my 1-inch thick Samsung LED. Yes, some LCD's have an artificial, animated picture quality and make real people look like cartoons. No argument there. But LED's are *completely* different. They combine the bes... 
help me to understand the gain
I completely agree with Almarg and Herman. I would suggest selling the amp and replacing it with something that is less powerful and has lower gain.An SET amp would be my preference.