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Parasound Z DAC
Nice to see some feedback on this DAC, should I need one it'll be on my radar. 
Marantz 2245 or NAD C 165BEE Preamplifier
I respond because the Nad 165BEE is on my shortlist. It has a better than typical phono section with selectable sensitivity for MM or MC. Plus it has Class A circuitry and any reviews I've read have great things to say. I also asked a dealer(who c... 
IC to mate with oppo 105: mostly 2 channel
I'll start the ball rolling with Morrow audio. They make a good quality product. I have the MA3 IC's, very revealing. 
Emotiva UMC-200 vs Oppo BDP-105?
Simple question, but you do have the Oppo connected via it's analog outputs and not HDMI, correct? 
Emotiva UMC-200 vs Oppo BDP-105?
You might also go to the Oppo 105 thread in the AVS forum. I've got the Oppo 95 and the analog is superb, the 105 is said to be better. 
Parasound P5
I heard about this stereo pre too, and it sounds like a pretty good option. I like the idea of a DAC in the mix. I'd been considering the P7, but since I only need the 2 channels, it seemed like overkill to get it, although some have gone that rou... 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
I responded to your thoughts on bridging, but my post hasn't appeared. 
Best lines in a song
Welcome to truth custom made, come in and have some lemonadeReality will re-adjust while we evade (77's - Ba Ba Ba Ba) 
Replacing from Hurricane Sandy
I'd second the Outlaw amp suggestion. I had an Emotiva XPA series amp, and had a sibilance issue with some cds. I've heard that B&W speakers can be more forward than laid back and with my Paradigm Sig 6 it was the same. I do have an Outlaw 712... 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
The question might be are you going to be replacing the Kappa 7's for the PSB Synchrony or keep the Kappa's with this amp. Because it looks like the Kappa 7's may have some ohm dips at certain frequencies that go down to 2 ohms or so. Using a brid... 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
Yes, it's hard to audition and reading online is not the most helpful sometimes. I can't help you with the New Classic vs Halo comparison, but I would suspect that the 2 lines would have similar house sound and if it comes down to it you could cal... 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
I had the same issue, my Paradigms had a harsh top end with sibilance on some tracks. A Parasound Halo A21 was a big step up over the Emotiva amp it replaced. No sibilance, nicer mid range and imaging with more accurate bass. 
5 or 7 channel amp for integra dhc 9.9
Not very I think, the thread is 4 years old. 
Emotiva XPA-2
Okay, Emotiva has a newer DAC now. I suppose I'm a little hard on them, I've been quite happy with the ERC-1 cd player from Emotiva, I just wasn't impressed with the XPA amp with my speakers. 
How Long Ago Since You Cried Listening To Music?
Yeah, I should have included it's before a hockey game when the national anthem is sung. Everybody else is jacked up and I'm singing and staring at the flag and trying to keep my voice from breaking. I'm fine in the shower!