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Aggressive, live, electric blues.....
Joe Bonamassa,"So It's Like That".Get the cd that has the bonus live DVD.The DVD is killer stuff!Also pick up Rory Gallagher, BBC Sessions.A great collection of materialrecorded in front of an audience and live in the studio. 
New to tubes.
I'd like to thank all those who took the time to respondto my question. 
buzz/hum from tv
Paddlersean,Is your TV connected to a cable box?If it is I'd say you have a ground loop problem.Try disconnectingthe cable box.If the noise goes away,thats the problem.Do a Google search and find a Xantech ground breaker.Theysell for about $10 buc... 
Blues /rock: music recommendations?
Anything by Rory Gallagher.The double cd "BBC Sessions"isan excellent intro to this great underrated musician. 
speaker cables & Interconnects for NAD/PSB system
Redtree,I had an NAD C350 and C521 hooked up to PSB Image5t's.I recently upgraded to a Rotel RB1050 power amp,RC1070cd player and AES AE-3 preamp.I still use the 5t's.Cables in both setups are the same.Kimber 8vs speaker cables andVampire CC inter... 
Value of inexpensive linestage preamps?
I also use an Axiom passive from Luminous Audio.IMHO it isthe best buy in audio.Search this site for info. 
Alot of preamp questions
Kelly,I can only compare the Axiom to equipment I've owned.In my opinion it is superior to my NAD C350,and the SpaceTech Lab QA-001 that I recently sold.Both sounded very good in my system.The Axiom has excellent detail and dynamicstop to bottom,a... 
Alot of preamp questions
Kelly,if you can get by with one input and no phono sectionlook into a Luminous Audio Axiom passive.They are great!IMHO the best buy in audio,they sell for between $125-150.Info can be found at this website. Irwin 
Rotel RCD-1070
Thanks to those who responded! 
How many bits?
Thanks to all who responded. 
Preamp reccomendation.
I did look at the AES-3.Went as far as contacting a local Cary dealer.Retail price was a little over my budget,and I diddent have the time to locate a quality used unit. 
Preamp reccomendation.
I ordered the QA-001.For me the choice was simple.This unitis exactly what I was looking for.No frills,tubes, and it fits my budget.I spent some time talking with Albert at Space Tech,he was very helpful.My thanks to Brad for turning me on to this... 
Preamp reccomendation.
Finsfan05401,Thanks,but I've already made a purchase. 
Preamp reccomendation.
www.space-tech-lab.com 
Preamp reccomendation.
Bin, Thanks for the response.I,m happy you've had a positive experiance.