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Acurus DIA
Just happened to come across your thread. Sorry so late, and hoping you`ll see the response. I do not have enough comparative experience with components, but will try to give what little "Inf Op" I have. I did buy the Panache intg instead of the D... 
Tone controls? Sorry about the heresy.
I highly recommend the NAD 118 digital pre. It was unique: besides having the typical Bass and Trebel controls, it also has a Mid frequency control.It has an onboard DAC and all adjusting of the sound was done in the digital domain, which eliminat... 
Sell and refurbish?
If your current system sounds excellent and you enjoy it, then I think you ought to upgrade to a subwoofer instead. This way you keep that clarity w/the Rotel and improve the bottom end. Your money will be better spent this way. Besides, refurbish... 
What is a passive preamp?
I want to thank each one of you for their response and explanations. Very informing! Although, I did not mean to start a debate. Each one of you has made a good point, especially Unsound. Yes, Herman, I agree with you: that general term is used so... 
FM Tuner Recommendation
Check out the Rotel RT-1084. Look under the manuf. listings and the link from letter 'R'. This tuner is not only 'HD' but also has several plug-ins for the Sirius Decoder. Good Luck! 
Buy a sub or ditch my new speakers altogether?
Buy a Sub, keep the 602.5`s. B&W`s are known to be deficient in their bass output, a dealer confirmed this to me. I own the 804`s and a pr./Polk 10B`s. For comparison, I listened to track #6, "Holst: The Planets" (Previn, Telarc). Great track ... 
Velodyne ULD 15 repair
Hello, too bad about your sub. Surprised the Co. had no recommendations on who to take it to. Try Tweeter Home Entertainment (formerly United Audio)in the Chicago Area. They are a Velodyne dealer, BUT, they may only service the items they sold, at...