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A separate dac and preamp or a good dac with pream
I would suggest that adding an unnecessary component and set of cables could be considered unnecessary signal disruptionDoug - good point!, although would not agree that separate components are "unnecessary". They have their advantages as well. 
It Was 40 Years Ago Today...
Dear Whatthe, I find your arguments for raising Bruce to rock-and-roll sainthood rather ... meh. 
Classic Rock Quiz
only 50% for me ... ugh 
A separate dac and preamp or a good dac with pream
I have no issue with an integrated (pre/power) for my main system, but personally I'd not get a DAC/pre combo. I'd prefer to keep the digital signal separate from the analog for minimal signal disruption. ALso, DAC technology seems to change rapid... 
It Was 40 Years Ago Today...
Bruce? Meh ... 
Speakers closest to Merlin ?
Eggleston speakers perhaps? I own a pair of Eggleston Fontaines and heard a pair of Merlin TSMs a while back and thought they sounded very similar. Simlar drivers too. 
REVIEW: The Fritz Carbon 7 SE
unknown productsSearched here in Speakers catagory for "fritz" and found 107 matches dating back to 2008. 
Your favorite recent discovery
Mia Dyson from Australia. Two releases I own are killer: "Parking Lots"; and "Struck Down". Would love to see her live. My latest rock chick obsession. 
Looking for pre with 2 volume controls.
My Mapletree Audio Linestage has individual channel gains with a single volume control. Excellent application as it allows me to set each channel gain perfectly based on room shape and contents, then control the volume overall. Best of both worlds! 
Best Computer Speakers
Because JBL 305 sound like plastic honkers? They do to me anyway. 
Which desktop speakers to buy $800
Adam F7 active speakers so no need for an amp. They are terrific! No muffled sound here at all. Although you might need add $99 more to your budget (you could sell your amp since it is not needed). But believe me, they are well worth it. 
LA Woman CDs: DCC vs. Analogue Productions
Typo, sorry. To Geoffkait, should read:" ... 40th Anniversary release OR the Analogue Productions release ..." 
If you could bring back one great artist that has
Ya mon! 
LA Woman CDs: DCC vs. Analogue Productions
Rja - Yes, thanks! I know! I am a lucky dog for sure. Woof-woof! Perhaps I'll hang onto it for 10 years and sell it when I need a new car ;^)Mgattmch - No, have not heard the original CD release. I will if ever given the opportunity. Thanks!Geoffk... 
LA Woman CDs: DCC vs. Analogue Productions
Thanks M. I was browsing at a local CD store at lunch today and picked up a used DCC Gold copy of L. A. Woman (Steve Hoffman) for $30. Holy smokes this is nice! Exactly what I was hoping for. I think I will stop hunting now anyway. Killed my own t...