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Help with finding ultra-transparent pre-amp
Wyetech Pre. I think the Jade is in your price range. I have the Opal and it is as fast, dynamic and neutral as you will find in an SS or tube pre. No balanced ins or outs, though.Neal 
Which amps have 2 sets binding posts per channel
Krell FPB's, and they are the best, easiest to use I have seen.Neal 
Reliable Sources for 6SN7 Tubes
Thanks to all. With these recommendations, I am sure to find something suitable.Neal 
Any audiophile grade optical cables?
The VDH Optocoupler is an excellent optical cable (I have used it), but in my experience, 110 ohm digital cables generally sound better.Neal 
Mike Smith of the DC5 r.i.p.
FYI, there was a recorded interview of Mike Smith done by Pete Fornatale of WFUV-FM NY, which was broadcast on Pete's show Mixed Bag this past Sat., March 1. You can stream this if you go to WFUV.org and look in Archives of Pete's Mixed Bag shows.... 
Speltz Anti-ICs cable and different plugs
I have the bullet plugs in the IC's and they sound great, with tight connection. These cables are a steal.Neal 
Anybody had experience with stealth Indra ?
I replaced Audioquest Sky's with the Stealth Indra (with old Cardas terminations, not production titaniums) between CEC TL-1x (modded) transport and Dodson 218 DAC. It has been a transformative experience equivalent to changing preamps. Never have... 
The rout is on for Blu-Ray
In NY Times Business section today is Toshiba announcement they will stop making HD DVD players. Its over. Blu-Ray wins. Expect prices to rise.Neal 
Suggestion on interconnects
With high quality components like yours, why would you start with an "entry level" IC, when there are mid - t0 - upper level IC's available used which will give you much better performance, e.g., Nordoxt Quatro Fil (the unsung hero of Nordoast lin... 
which dac?
Dodson 218 if you can swing it (and find a used one), or 217 MkII, which also was great. These have stood the test of time in my system. They don't do anything wrong and a lot right.Nglazer 
Indra Terminations
Thanks to all for input. Neal 
Indra Terminations
Thanks, Rja. May I ask if that is based on comparison of Indracables with the diffrent terminations?Neal 
tube pre amp and Krell FPB 600
I don't know about the pre-"cx" models, but I have a FPB 300cx and there is an internal adjustment that needs to be made to accommodate tube pres. I have had this done and my amp works just fine with my Wyetech Opal tube pre. Is this discussed in ... 
USB-SPDIF Cable
Thank you. I guess I meant a converter. Not that hip yet to PC to audio connections.Neal 
Integrated amp with internal DAC?
Heard the Bel Canto Integrated with DAC and USB input at the Stereophile 2007 Show in NYC. Outstanding sound playing through small Joseph Audio speakers.Neal