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RIAA Curve on LPs same for CDs?
Some CD player or DAC have de-emphasis filter which is a form of equalization used in both analog FM tuners and CD players to reduce noise and distortion in program material that has received pre-emphasis. If you have a lof of CD collection with p... 
Amp stands- Do they work?
This is most intriguing. I’m a Zen man with live music experience both performing and composing. In my house, we have a Piano, a Flute, a Clarinet and two Guitars. I’ve had audiophile hobby/decease for about five years and just about coming out of... 
connecting DD decoder to a 2ch preamp
Your main L&R output aside from 5.1 output will contain all 5.1 information. So, without 5.1 input ready receiver or preamp, what you've currently configured is best you can do now. 
Levinson vs Threshold vs Plinius vs Bry
If I were you, I'd change to tube friendly loud speakers. Von Schweikert speakers are all tube friendly. I'm currently using VAC 35 watter (half of yours) with Von Schweikert and getting planty of quality bass. Other option to consider is to buy C... 
Tube and Solid State Amps both Biwired
I'm a big fan of bi-amping (separation of duties). Both active and vertical. Two way and three way speakers will have different requirements. A lot to do with x-over point. Two way speakers will be more diffcult to bi-amp due to it high x-over poi... 
Do I really need separates?
Please visit http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/Amplifier/product_2745.shtml Follow the sequence and you will get a lot more out of the Integrated-2. This is very special amp. Send me an Email and I'll tell you where to get NOS tube and which tube... 
Alleviate brightness by using tube pre?
Yes, our room adds and subtracts a lot of information to audio signal. And, most of us don’t have a dedicated listening room for aggressive room treatment :( And, usually a good spot for speaker is a bad spot for our spouse :) You might want to us...