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Funk Essentials - Under The Radar
In addition to the fine funk mentioned already...MandrillCurtis Mayfield (post-Impressions)Rick JamesPrinceLarry Graham/Graham Central StationRobert RandolphLettuce 
PS Audio DL3 signal input querstion
Ericjcabrera - can you share a quick impression of the 5910 audio both native and through the PS Audio DLIII? I'm curious how they compare.Thanks! 
How important is the tonearm?
With respect and deference to all the learned responses above, I think it's safe to say that, like everything else in our hobby, ultimately it is synergy that will yield the best results.A top-shelf arm with a low end cart or a low-end arm paired ... 
a better digital front
Brilliant assessment by the previous poster! 
Another Inexpensive Monitor Thread, $300 used
Energy RC-10 
system has weak bass. any suggestions as to why?
Is the bass weak everywhere in the room? ...or just in the listening position? Perhaps the listening position is location in a null bass point???Try moving the speakers or listening position.Just a thought... 
Naim Nait vs. NAD 375BEE: Soundstage
Agree w/ above. NAD is a fine piece but the Naim is in a different league. 
portable ipod speakers?
AudioEngine A2 or A5!Good luck! 
What you drink while listening sessions?
Bourbon - Knob Creek day to day; several other small batch bottles for special occasions. 
travelling speakers
Simple works really well in my world - Audioengine A5s fed via iPod or laptop. 
State of the art CD player? Only if you do this.
You're assuming that analog to digital and digital to analog conversion is identical and can be done equally well by a single machine - not sure that's the case.Also - after a certain dollar amount (you pick - $2000, $5000, $10,000+), I'm not conv... 
YBA YA201 enough to drive Vandersteen 2ce
Sorry, I have no experience with the Pacific Valve unit you mention.I think you and I have similar preferences regarding treble - relaxed, not overly bright but still transparent enough to get all the music on a recording. Am I close?I listen prim... 
YBA YA201 enough to drive Vandersteen 2ce
No "issues" per se but, IMHO - if you are using the ATV for just music, you would be better served by going directly to your TADAC. The ATV output is limited to 16/44.1 whereas your DAC can handle higher bit-rate data.Lots of great discussion rega... 
YBA YA201 enough to drive Vandersteen 2ce
Hi - in short, I would definitely consider the YB201! The Vandersteen, IMHO, would be the better fit and would yield excellent results. I have no experience w/ the MMG but, based on all that I have read and heard, believe the YB201 would certainly... 
Monolithic Sound ps-1- hc-1 vs Clearaudio Basic +
I've owned the Monolithic Ps-1/Hc-1 in the past and own the Clearaudio Basic Plus now - never had the chance to do a side by side but my two table/arm/cart combos have stayed the same throughout - Technics SL1210 mk5/Shure V15 III and Linn LP12/Ak...