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Preamp match for a McCormack DNA 125
The McCormack RLD 1 is a great preamp that can be found used for short money. I have one with a DNA 125 and it's a great combo. I bought the amp first and used it for a short time with a McIntosh C15 which was nice but the RLD 1 blew it away. The ... 
McCormack DNA-125 / Proceed 2 Amp plus?
I have a DNA 125 and it's a great amp, I love it. I would be wary of the Proceed, it's old and Harmon Specialty Group charges a ridiculous flat rate for service. 
McCormack DNA-125 / Proceed 2 Amp plus?
Good advice Jaybo. 
Amp recommendation: Cary SS vs. McCormack vs. Ayre
I have a RLD 1 and DNA 125 driving PSB M2 Platinums and it's an awesome combo. The M2s are a 4 Ohm speaker and the DNA 125 doesn't even break a sweat. 
Budget DAC for Oppo VS. Orig. Rega Planet
For some "budget" means $200 - $300 but I believe one of the best "budget" DACs is the Channel Islands Audio VDA 2. I love this DAC, for $599 you'd be hard pressed to find a better sounding or better built DAC. http://tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/T... 
Best Micro Speaker?
Sunfire CRM 2s sound great. 
Which Solid State Amplifier is Making you Happy?
McCormack DNA 125 
Best movies last two years
Inside Man was a cool movie in my opinion. 
Marantz CD5003 or PS Audio Digital Link III
I would just get a DAC until the Yamaha dies. I have a Channel Islands Audio VDA 2 DAC and love it. Check out the review in Tone Audio:http://tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_017.pdfIt is a killer DAC for the money. 
Bookshelf Speakers That Bolt or Screw Into Stands
PSB Platinum M2s are designed to bolt to dedicated stands and are excellent speakers that some dealers still have at blow out prices. 
$1k preamp for McCormack DNA-125 recommendations?
I picked up a used McCormack RLD 1 and like it a lot, it works well with my DNA 125. You should be able to pick one up for less than 1k. 
sub in small room with bookshelf advice needed
I have a REL R305 in a 17 x 15 x 9 room and it is more than enough and sounds great. The internal crossover is very good however I'm driving it via a Velodyne SMS 1. It replaced a Velodyne HGS 10 which was very good but the REL just sounds more na... 
Bryston SST, McCormack DNA, or Parasound Halo?
I listened to the 2bsst and the 3bsst and they were both nice but I went with the McCormack DNA 125 and have no regrets. The 125 is perfect for a high performance monitor, for larger speakers the 225 would be a good choice. I thought the Brystons ... 
Company loyalty- What has been your favorite?
McCormack - Sound and build quality is top notch. I would buy another MCormack product without reservation.Channel Islands Audio - Build quality and sound quality is exceptional for the price and the customer service is great. 
Anyone catch what's goin' on at Tweeter?..deals?
The Tweeter stores in Boston and the one in R.I. closed their doors five days ahead of schedule and they still had plenty of stock on the floor.