ninja

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Upgrade my Theta Pro Basic lll
I have a 3a the difference is small. But you can get a 5a used around $1100.00. You should be able to sell your 3 and with the $400.00 for the upgrade get pretty close to the same money. For the same money the 5a is the clear choice. 
Budget DAC
Krelldog another plus is the 960 was made in japan, the 880 was made in Belgum. The marantz is the same as phillips same products same company. Only the names are changed to protect the innocent. 
Budget DAC
I have a Phillips CD-880 that is now a back up. The Theta Pro Basic 3a will blow you away. The 880 makes a great transport and will blow away any of the mid priced dvd players as a transport. I have seen 3a on here around 800.00. Its clear that th... 
Best place to start when upgrading?
With the little info you gave. I would start with the speakers. The thing to rember with speakers you get what you pay for. Great speakers are not cheap. Next do away with the chzzey reciever. 
Need help choosing preamp
Look at a conradjohnson PF 1 its solid state. I have seen them sold on here as cheap as $300.00. 
Speaker recommendations for 2,500 or less?
The PSB Stratus Golds. Ive seen them used as cheap as $900.00. 
Who's at fault?
The dealer, i agree with the above post. You dont sell what you dont have!!!!! 
Best amp for Thiel 3.6 speakers?
I bought a used Krell KSA-150. The speakers they used to to demo the amp was the 3.6. It was outstanding! I was very impressed how well they worked together. When they took the amp out it was replaced by a Aragon 8008BB it was a good match also. I... 
The best CD player new or used for under 500
I got lucky and got a Theta Data Basic 2 for $375.00. I have no complaints. 
CJ PFR question - is it OK to leave the preamp on
I leave mine on 24-7. If i were only powering up once a month i would probely turn it off. But you must give it 24 hrs to warm up!!! 
Krell FBP200C/Rowland 112/ ??
I bought a used KSA-150. I prefered it to the newer FBP amps. I am driving Snell C/V. I cant imanage needing more power. I think the FBP is more up front than the Rowland its a matter of preference you need to lisen to both and let your ears decide. 
What is your vote for best bookshelf speaker ?
B&W silver signatures when set up properly were the best ive heard in small speakers. The system i heard was mega buck right down to the silver wars. 
how to know what power to get-match speakers best?
Add to the above good comments most speakers are designed to handle transents (short term power peaks) well above the max rated power some as much as 10 times rated max. I agree with you can never have to much power buy the biggest amp you can aff... 
Best Amp for NHT VT-2's Aragon 8008BB or Classe
The classe Is the one i suggest for the NHT. I have a Krell KSA 150. The aragon is a good amp but the Krell sounds better in my sys. 
What spkr cable should i consider???
The Audioquest Slate or Indigo. I think they are the best cheap cable. Sugarbrie is right!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!