sugarbrie

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Why no index to indicate proper listening level?
If all listening spaces were accoustically the same; all people had identical hearing and musical taste; and they all used the same audio gear, there might be a proper level, but I doubt there is.Who would you trust to pick the level for you??It i... 
Why Why why
A lot of YBA gear is at or near the Class A Stereophile list. 
Adcom- audio outs
Go to the Adcom website and download the manual.Adobe format. Viewer is free at Adobe website if you do not have it. Good Luck.http://www.adcom.com/main/gfp555IImanual.pdf 
B W DM7- Where can I find replacement woofers?
I agree, contact B&W in US. It is in the Boston area. The eMail address should be available at the main website, or call a dealer. 
24/96 upsampling vs. 24/192 upsampling vs. no upsampling?
Question: Does an old 16bit CD really have all the information on it (beyond 16bit) so you can change it to 24bit?? This has always confused me about unsampling? 
MSB Link Dac 3 vs Nad c541 vs Rotel rcd 971
I have a Stan Warren modded Link DAC. Also very pleased as Hankcan with his mod. A stock Link DAC is also very nice, but the extra money for the mod is money well spent IMO. 
How often do you listen to live music?
I am a Baltimore Symphony subscriber also. I drive up from Southern Maryland (70 miles). Well worth the trip. I have a friend who also comes down from Rhode Island six time a year to hear Temirkanov conduct.I also sing with the Baltimore Choral Ar... 
Best all Canadian system
Add Blue Circle to your list. Would be my first choice. 
REL Q150e vs. Sunfire True Subwoofer Jr.
I have a Q100E for HT also. Ditto above comments. I also have a Storm III on my audio system. At whatever price point you choose REL are a great value for the money. Real bass, not just boom. 
Power Conditioner Decision
The Blue Circle and Richard Grey consitioners are both highly regarded. The MIT is also fine, but is considered overpriced by many for how it performs. In that price range also look at Vansevers, Chang Lightspeed, Tice and Audio Power. 
Better Quality CD's
Unless you want SACD (Super Audio) or HDCD (High Definition) which are also available at Best Buy, generally speaking there is no such thing as a better quality CD. They are all the same. There are the occassional collector CDs made from other mat... 
How often do you listen to live music?
Between four and six times per month. 
ultimate interconnect recommendations
Also take a listen with Siltech. 
ultimate interconnect recommendations
I was using Nordost SPM until I came accross a pair of Nordost Quattro Fil. I was amazed how much of an improvement I heard even at the lofty price level of those two cables. 
Internet purchase of Big-Screen TV
A friend in Massachusetts purchased a 65 inch Toshiba Big Screen TV from Onecall.com which I believe is on the opposite coast in Washington. Has been very pleased with the deal he got. The TV came by commerical freight.