mjmch2003

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CD Player: Digital-in that passes to digital-out
I ordered a Teac CD-H750. We'll see how that does the trick. Apparently, Marantz and Cary product will pass the signal though, based on several conversations I had with dealers and the good folks at Cary, but there was nothing "inexpensive" availa... 
CD Player: Digital-in that passes to digital-out
Much appreciated. Thank you. 
Suggestions on using a Roku w/external DAC?
I just bought an HDMI audio decoupler from Amazon. Have not tried it yet, but intend to use the SPDIF coax out into my DAC (so I can stop using my TV's 44k optical out). 
Fun, small footprint, floor standers
Man, these are just excellent speakers. I recently upgraded to a Valhalla digital cable and the MAs continue to deliver in spades.Has anyone gone from the RS/RX line up to the GL/PL with the ribbon tweeter? Thoughts? 
The effect of source and external "double DACs"?
Steve, awesome suggestions. I will look into 2 and 3. 
The effect of source and external "double DACs"?
Scratch that question: my DAC does not have a digital out.: ( 
The effect of source and external "double DACs"?
If I might add a question of my own:Would it be totally crazy to A) Run an optical out from a TV (only optical out for digital) to a DAC in order to utilize the coax digital out from the DAC since, in this case, the coax digital cable is much, muc... 
Fun, small footprint, floor standers
I went with the Monitor Audio RX6. I had the Silver 5i's...just loved 'em; so, I took a shot on the RX6. Lovely mids. I have to give these guys credit for engineering a great product. 
Choosing an Integrated AMP for KEF Q900 Speakers
Although this thread is pretty old, I thought I could give you some sentiment on the Bel Canto c5i. I've had one for about 8 months now and absolutely love it. It's driving 4 Ohm speakers fed directly from 2 digital sources (optical and coax). I'v... 
Fun, small footprint, floor standers
I appreciate the suggestions. Seems like the Silverlines are worth a look. 
B&W design quality observation. Any downside
Donjr, totally agree. I had a pair of 602s when I graduated college in 1997-GREAT speakers for rock, house, techno. People loved coming over to my place to listen to my radio.Great memories, great speakers. 
Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle
Nearly forgot...I had a Conrad Johnson MF2250. THAT was a great amp. Smoother than my Cary with more low end.I like that tone controls idea, though... 
new preamp under $750 with remote, solid state...
I replaced a B&K Pro 5 with a Parasound Halo P3-LOVED IT. Like night and day. It was great. 
Starter System Suggestions
Rotel + B&W = great entry level system.Go with Kimber for cablingGet a used REGA dac for the computer stuff. 
Power amp suggestions for Peachtree & Triangle
I had a Cary CAD 200 Driving a pair of Triangle Zaya and Antals...One word: INTENSE. The mids were so clear and I could get them so loud, that I thought they'd blow a hole in the wall behind my listening position.I'd be real careful with the speak...