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What's more important speakers or amplification?
Generally I agree with Sean. Speakers and Amp should be bought as matched combination. That is especially true for 2-ch audio. In that case, however, we are talking about 5.1 HT system for $3,200, which means building decent entry level hi-fi HT s... 
JPS LABS-DIGITAL AC...w/CAL CL-10
As with all cables, with PCs home trial in your system is essential. When I tried JPS cables, the most impressive effect I had with amplifier PC. Digital PC caused narrowing of the soundstage. Ask your dealer to borrow whole set of JPS cables and ... 
Any Pink Floyd Fans out there ???
There are a few albums made by Out Of Phase: The Wall 2000, DSOTM 2001, Animals2001, WYWH 2…. (don’t remember exact numbers but you’ve got the idea)They are actually pretty good. Like up-to-date remakes with a slight twist. I’ve enjoyed them. Funn... 
Is a dac better than an new cd palyer?
First of all , nice place to post the question... :-)You will get better response if you put it in Digital. It would be actually helpful if you specify your budget.Generally speaking, stay away from changers… 
BAT-VK60 or Art Audio Jota --mono amps?
IMHO VK60 mono would be a better match.How about used stereo BAT VK-75SE?You can find used/demo one for slightly over 5KIt's a great match to your preamp and should be enough to drive these speakers.Later if you feel that you absolutely need monob... 
Anyone heard the BAT5i to SE conversion?
BAT Stopped 5i to 5SE upgrade. 
Dead advice on high end stereo/HT mix
Keep them Stereo and HT systems separate. Get the best you can for your budget HT receiver + 5 monitors(or 4 monitors + center channel) + subwoofer. You will pay for an extra pair of monitors, but will save on headache. This way you don’t need to ... 
Balanced cable for a BAT vk3 - recommendations?
I second Audioquest. They work well with BAT.Dragons are great, but definitely out of your price range. Find used Emeralds or Opals. They are under 150 /pair used. While you are on that consider changing those dreadful Mit2’s to something decent. 
Sweet DACs in HT prepro
Judit,If you decide to go with EAD, please research it a little.It's a great pre-pro, one of the best in stereo IMHO, but older units had some annoying problems. The best unit to get is the one with the latest 5.1 software and black VTF screen. I ... 
Sweet DACs in HT prepro
If you want one box solution, consider used or demo 5.1 EAD Theatermaster Ovation that can be for under 2K Great sound, build and look. Be carefull about software version though, older units may give you a loud pops on some DVD players Ovation plu... 
Step up device or new cartridge?
1. What is the output on your cart?BAT P3 card is 46db for MM and 60 db for MC. 60 db should be enough for almost anything Are you sure that your P3 is in MC mode ?2. Quality of P3 is not up to standalone BAT units. Not even close. It looks like P... 
Laserdisc Modification sites?
http://www.soundlabsgroup.com/BDE/BDE_RF_Demodulator.htmwww.precisionlaserdisc.com 
New BAT VK-300x
They just premiered it at CES. Price is $4000-6000 depending on options 
What Tube Amp $3-6K Range For ML-Requests.?
Mejames,In what review have you seen that VK60 is 35w/ch ?It's rated at 60 w/ch in stereo and 120 w/ch in monoblock configuration. Not that I've tried, but I think VK60 monos may be sufficient to drive ML 
Two systems? Why?
IMHO it’s a matter of priorities and allocation of spending funds. If one is willing to compromise quality of the stereo setup, then integrated system is OK. For myself, after painful attempts to build an integrated system I finally decided to hav...