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New DAc for old CDP?
If you want an extremely good DAC for the money check out the Channel Islands Audio VDA 2. Although at $599 it's not exactly cheap, but it blows away the CAL Alpha DAC I used in the past. Huge, expansive soundstage with scary imaging. Great bass, ... 
Levinson 3XX Amplifier Repairs
That's the problem, huge flat rates for any Harman specialty group products. It's sad that a company like Levinson can't stand behind their products. For what it's worth The Service Bench in Norwood MA sucks, they gave me the run around on a CD re... 
CIAUIDO VDC9.0 power supply for wadia i170
I use their VAC 1 power supply with the CIA VDA 2 dac and it was well worth the money. The bass was great before but is sub-terrainian now. It is much better than any wall wart. 
Are you delighted at your present system?
I'm finally at a point where I don't over analyze and critique the system because there is such great synergy. I enjoy listening to my favorite vinyl and CDs more than ever before. 
VTL compact 80 amps and 5881 tube vs EL34 tube
I would stay away from those amps, VTL's support is horrible for older products. Trust me I learned the hard way. 
1 piece of audio gear I really regret selling is..
KEF RDM 2 speakers, there are many others but I would still be enjoying these in another room had I kept them. 
Does anyone or does everyone pay retail price?
I've never paid list with one exception, a DAC ordered direct from the manufacturer. 
thoughts on NAD M3
I listened to the M3 along with some other int. in that price range and it was tempted to buy one however in the end I spent a little more and got a McCormack amp and pre. If I bought ann int. amp it probably would have been the M3. One of the rea... 
What components are manufactured in the U.S.A.?
McCormack, Channel Islands Audio, McIntoshUnfortunately a number of Cary's newer "affordable" amps are madein China. PS Audio is now made in China also. 
How do we feel about a B&K ST 1400 for $400
ST1400, still too much as they are very similar. 
How do we feel about a B&K ST 1400 for $400
Too much money, I picked up a 2140 last year which is much newer than the 140 for $275. 
PSB Platinum M2
I have M2s and love them, they are a ridiculously good speaker for the money. I'm using a McCormack DNA 125 which is 125w/8 Ohms and 200w/ 4 Ohms and it drives them cleanly at higher volumes than you are likely to play at with normal listening. Mo... 
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.