rleff

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Personal Preamp Evolution.
Sbank-how do you like the dodd vs the atmasphere mp3 you had??? 
Next Step Advice
Saki70-why do you consider a warmer sound colored?? 
what is the weakest link in my audio chain
Benqsun- nothing wrong with that as long as the $$ hit isn't to bad.Northwoods_maine - nice to hear stores like I was use to are still offering that option. 
Personal Preamp Evolution.
David Hafler DH-101Lazarus tube pre ampKlyne 6lx3pPSE hl-1Span of 22 years. 
Next Step Advice
want to try tubes??? 
Being given 2 custom systems but what to ask for?
What did you submit as choices??? 
what is the weakest link in my audio chain
Benqsun- If the dealers in your area are doing as you stated;I would bring the denon with me and do the a/b comparsion at the store.When I got into audio the store I did business with in St.Paul MN policy was to pick up the piece for audition on s... 
My Best Shipping Experience
Mine is shipping my soundlab m2's from a audiogoner in federal way washington state to new jersey using united van lines;no problems at all for $390.00; this was before gas prices got high and surcharges like we have now. 
Love it, or Hate it ? (wood trim)
I like the wood accents on my soundlab m2's and klyne pre amp;also it has a more important impact; the waf (wife acceptance factor). 
what is the weakest link in my audio chain
My thoughts were just to try another source if your were interested,denon makes a very nice product designed for performance at certain price point;modding the unit,going new or using a seperate external d/a would give you some areas to think abou... 
Preamplifier power supply
since the power supply is the lifeline;the answer would be yes in my opinion;regulation and noise rejection yield low level detail with improved microdynamics;look at atmasphere's power supply's in his products. 
No Sound from Tweeter
you might want to replace the other to keep the tweeters similiar,this used to be the procedure but I am unsure if it is still in practice today;maybe a call to the manufacturer for additional advice would help if you think this could be a issue. 
Your combination:AC isolation/condition devices
A very good thread with excellant information being passed back and forth!!!!This was a area I need to invest a few $$$ to increase low level detail and microdynamics. 
Processor as a DAC for music?
I second the theta casa nova as it is a excellant performer; the bass management and crossover selections are the best I have ever used;if you can find one with the circle surround option you can't go wrong. 
Subdued Voices - Phase problem?
Have you moved them back to original positions to see if the problem is still there?Any chance speaker cables got closer to a ac cord or some cables got crossed over the top of others?