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Opinion on what power route I should go...$3000
Anybody else have an opinion? 
Benchmark DAC1
sorry for all the questions guys, but I have yet another one...If I was using the balanced XLR outputs on the DAC1 to an amplifier am I able to make use of the other set of outputs for a subwoofer signal? Is this at all possible? Thanks again 
Benchmark DAC1
forgot to ask, does the DAC1 do SACD and 2 ch. DVD-A? Thanks 
Benchmark DAC1
This is a hard choice...does the DAC1 have a toggle switch to change the voltage from american to european? Seeing as my integrated amplifier has amplifier pre-outs I will try both scenerios, either way I will keep it and if it sounds better bypas... 
Benchmark DAC1
Are there any advantages/disadvantages to using a pre-amplifier? By single input you mean I can only hook up a Transport and nothing else? Thanks 
Moon I-3 and Totem Forest?
Are you serious Sonicbeauty? Anyways, the I-3 will power the Forest just fine. I beleive the I-5 would be a better matchup & a little more refined. 
Best speakers for Classical music under 10k used
Totem Acoustic Wind 
42 drivers, anybody heard this ?
I thought I would resurrect this post with all the new rave reviews and media surrounding this speaker. I believe this is the perfect solution for people who are predominantly into hi-fidelity 2 channel and don’t want the expense of or the hassle ... 
Totem Mani2 Sigs vs Tyler Linbrook Sig monitors
Teikinas,The mani-2’s need a larger amp due to the engineering of the speaker design, payable to the laws of physic, presupposing you are familiar with the laws of physics (being you have built…a few speakers) when you cram an iso-barik configurat... 
Moving to separates
seeing your budget I honestly beleive you will achieve higher quality sound via the high quality integrated route.Simaudio I-3 (used) maybe? 
Totem Forest or Gallo Reference III
Can't audition the Forest and DD-12 together. Would have to drive 500Km to audition Gallos. 
Totem Forest or Gallo Reference III
moooooooooooo 
Totem Forest or Gallo Reference III
my listening preferences are...ClassicalClassic RockNew Rock Some pop & jazz (prob start listening to more jazz)ContemporaryElectronic (downtempo, house, chillout) 
JPS Labs Superconductor
Anybody have any input on what I should do? 
JPS Labs Superconductor
check three...