sogood51

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HD Sattelite Reciever and analog preamp
I think the Outlaw Audio SS receivers have always had pre-outs for all channels.Dave 
If the room is the thing, how do I fix this?
Watch these videos dealing with small rooms.http://www.realtraps.com/videos.htmDave 
Pioneer CD & DVD as Transports
563A or 578A Pioneer players are pretty darn good for around $100...I'll guess the higher priced models may be somewhat better even?I used my 563A as a transport with my Counterpoint DAC for a while...I was surprised how good it sounded to be hone... 
HELP NEED UPGRADE ADVICE
I would upgrade the Sony...everything else looks pretty darn good to me unless there is something you don't like about another component in the chain.I had the Sony XA-777es for around a year...very good sacd player, but only a fair cd player.Dave 
Floor standing or stand mounted bookshelves?
To get good sound you need good stands...the stands take up floor space, maybe not as much?...depends.Dave 
Exact audio copy
Sure...Click download at the left side of page.http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/Dave 
Demo/Used- what would you prefer?
With my budget...by the time I can afford what I want, used is the only choice left.Dave 
? Integrated amp, rich warm midrange, tight bass
A pair of Rogue Audio M-120 magnums are listed in your price range... $1,500. They need some tubes...Rogue Audio can fix you up with some EH-Kt88's for a good price.I have a pair of these monos driving my Apogee Duetta Signatures, solid state qual... 
What to make of my system?
Herman said: "Digital gear, just like your home computer, has advanced by leaps and bounds. A DAC that is 15 years old is as obsolete as a computer running Windows 3.1. A current mid priced CD player will easily outperform mid priced digital gear ... 
best speakers for vocals?
I think the best vocal reproduction I've heard were from a pair of Apogee Stage speakers...not much in the way of weight though as the bass was only around 40hz... or less. Dave 
How to determine high current amplifiers
ArminI'm driving Apogee Duetta Signatures with Rogue M-120 magnums...not a problem at all for the Rogues.Dave 
Modern Day Good Transport
Jafox said:"Counterpoint DA10 (awesome unit for the price)"I picked up one of these a while back in a trade...a complete surprise to me, I agree with you 100%.Kid...sorry about the somewhat off topic post.Dave 
What is a good sounding classic tube amps to hunt?
I don't have much input to help you, but...I'd scratch the Rogue amps. Very good amps...not "Classic"Dave 
Which Patricia Barber album floats yer boat?
Dmurfet, Ok...I understand, her band is first rate and I agree with you. To be honest I'm kind of an instrument type of guy anyway and find myself wishing the same for many albums.Dave 
Tweeter characteristics
The Aurasounds use the Linaeum tweeter, it's not a ribbon. Aurasound owns (or did own?) the Linaeum technology which they also outsourced to some other brand names...Radioshack, RCA, and I think one other company...I own a couple pair of Aurasound...