sogood51

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Budget amp for Dahlquist DQ-10's
I used to own a pair, you are on the right track. Wimp amps need not apply with those speakers.Dave 
Krell HTS 2 can't find audio signal
The HD-box I got from Comcast (Motorola) does the same thing with my Sunfire unit. I am going to give it back to the nice people and try again in another year or so.Dave 
Norah's new album,,FEB 9th. Can she do it again???
Was thinking about picking up the Norah live DVD, I saw her on PBS not long ago a liked that a lot. I have Alison Krauss and Diana Krall live dvd's and both kind of gave me a little different thoughts on the performers than I had formed in my mind... 
Website to buy SACD
Here is another link for you http://www.sa-cd.net/Dave 
Hours sitting around just listening to music?
Retired two years ago this March, every day is the weekend and no shortage of spare time. On top of that, I always put off till tomorrow anything I don't want to do..this leaves me with plenty of time for listening and the WWW.PS, I do find time t... 
Website to buy SACD
This page has a few links to web sellers and also some other good info. http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/bmoura/Dave 
Informal T.H.E. Show Report - Day I
DwellerI am also wondering about the Gilmore speakers, I had read that they were going to play live music through them? also, any new digital amps being showed off?Dave 
Why Would You...?
Avguygeorge, my answer to Quicke was in regards to the DAC's in some pre/pro's..not ment to suggest he go out an buy a 5 year old Sunfire. As I stated, I had never used my pre/pro as a two-channel DAC and was supprised to find out how good it was ... 
Speakers to compare to Paradigm Studio 100 V.3
I have always liked PSB and Paradigm speakers for what they are..very good at every price level in their respective lines. That said, I have always found the Vmps line of speakers to be better at every price level in their line than the PSB's or P... 
Why Would You...?
To my ear, the DAC in my Sunfire theatergrand II sounds so good that I would have a hard time finding a cdp with a better DAC. I owned this pre-pro for a couple of years before I found this out.Dave 
How to bi-amp with 2 two-channel amps?
You could try both but I would think vertical bi-amp will be better in your case. Vertical also lets you get away with shorter speaker cables which can save some money.Dave 
Best all around box speaker between 15K and 25K
Get out and have a listen to the Vmps RM/X's, at around $10,000 a pair you will have plenty of cash left over for an active X-over and extra amp for a bi-amp setup of these monsters. http://www.vmpsaudio.com/rmx.htmI have not listened to a pair of... 
what to do?
Here is what you would need to do: The L+R front pre-amp outs from the Yamaha will feed into the two channel pre-amps HT pass through feature. The Yamaha will be active pre for home theater and (pass through) the two channel pre.Your new amp will ... 
Which components knocked you out on first listen?
My memory of how good the Beveridge speakers I posted on above has been brought back to life by another speaker..my Apogee Duetta Signatures. This middle of the line Apogee is a new experence in an old package..total knock-out in my room and my sy... 
Good ripping program - no compression
Rip as a wave file with any program you use, this is no compression. I use Music Match but don't know what program is best so can't help on that. MM works fine for me.Dave