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Jolida Fx10
I agree. I have one driving a pair of JohnBlue JB3 single-driver speakers in an office nearfield setup and the combination is really exceptional, especially considering the cost and size of the gear.I'm curious, I bought mine used and it came with... 
How to connect a subwoofer to the MF M6i?
As Macdadtexas said, you can always connect to the speaker terminals of the amp if the sub has high-level inputs. The Musical Fidelity amp you linked to also appears to have pre-out jacks so you could use those to connect to line-level inputs of a... 
The National...losless downloads?
Singleendedsingle - the iTunes store does offer 256 kbps downloads, called iTunes Plus, which is twice the resolution of the standard downloads, but those are much lower resolution than any lossless file. 
budget digital interconnect
Second Hifixpert's suggestion of the Bluejeanscable digital cables. Great build quality and sound with exceptional service. Their Belden 1694A-based cable is $16 for a 3' length. 
Used DAC with balanced output for $500ish?
A Benchmark DAC-1 will show up every once in awhile in the $600-650 range. 
Trusted tubemeisters
Another great source is Jim McShane. Very knowledgeable and a straight shooter. 
Usher S-520 amp pairing
I bought a pair of the 520's for my daughter and tried them in my system for awhile before shipping on to her. Compared to any of the other speakers I own the Ushers are a little bright so for my ears they need some warmth upstream. I don't have a... 
Why are there so many Mac users?
One of the reasons often given for buying a PC over a Mac is that PC's are cheaper. That certainly looks as if its true if you look only at the initial price for the boxes.For years I managed end-user technology for an organization of 300 people, ... 
I need your advice on system for a non-audiophile
The all-in-one units certainly are appealing because of the simplicity of setup and their compact size but the risk is that if there is a problem with any part of the unit you're out of luck. I had that experience with the NAD L-53 in a setup for ... 
Suggestions for an Integrated Amp $400
The Onkyo A-9555 is an exceptionally nice amp for the money and is available refurbished at accessories4less for $400. It's built in Japan and the build quality is better than anything I've seen at anywhere near the price. 
Which Universal Remote?
Harmony has a $99 deal right now - through 1/7 - on 'dented box' Harmony 880 remotes if you apply this code during the checkout process, logi_h880_1110Looks as if the regular retail price is $249, the site claims the remote itself is new and fully... 
Good amp for 110 sq. ft. room / PSB alpha monitors
I agree with the Creek 4330 recommendation but it might be hard to track one down. Best amp I've owned in that price range is the Onkyo A-9555, available refurbished for $400 from accessories4less.com. I liked it better than the 4330 or either of ... 
Are Devore super 8s a lot better than the 8s?
I've owned the 8's for a couple of years and have listened to the Super 8's at a dealer. Different rooms and very different amplification so it wasn't a direct comparison. The Super 8's are clearly better, about in proportion to their price differ... 
Best Christmas Album
Here's a link to the John Fahey album where you can hear samples. 
Best Christmas Album
-The only two I ever play:John Fahey - The New Possibility - Guitar SoliAustin Rhythm & Blues Christmas-