timrhu

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Integrated to use as preamp for now?
Take the Audio Refinement mentioned above off the list as it does not have pre outs. Nice integrated amp but won't work for your needs. 
A/B and D class Amps What's the Difference
Audiogon should proved an educational section for questions asked weekly, such as this one. Oh wait, that's what wikipedia does. 
PMC and what electronics ??
I recently purchased a pair of the tiny DB1+s. Amazing sound from such a small speaker. Mine are passively bi-amped with a pair of PS Audio Trio A-100 amps. Very nice sound once I got the sub integrated properly. The nice thing about the A-100s an... 
Need settings for importing uncompr.CDs to Itunes
I use AIFF setting to get a bit for bit transfer with no compression. 
HDCD into Upsampling DAC?? Possible??
You would not get the benefit of the HDCD encoding using the dac in the Cambridge. 
OT Congratulations NY Yankees
What a way for Bill to end his rookie year. 
Bookshelf or Mini Monitor
I'm currently listening to a pair of PMC DB1+. These really pack a punch, especially for their size. Good monitors for nearfield listening. Not sure how they would work for your garageband mixes as they are revealing. Not harsh though. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
I've picked up some good ideas and will be ordering them. The one album listed above that I might go along with as perfect is "The Crane Wife" by The Decemberists. It flows so well from start to finish which is difficult at it's length.I suppose p... 
OT Congratulations NY Yankees
Bill Mazeroski Number 9, second base for the Pirates. Roberto Clemente, #21, that's when I enjoyed baseball, in the stands, on tv or the radio. 
OT Congratulations NY Yankees
Did not watch a single inning. 
New power amp for Quad 11Ls
Currently using two PS Audio A-100s in my system. The A-100 uses the same ICE module as the Bel Canto S-300, Cary CAD-1, Rotel and probably many others. The PS Audio anCary amps seem to go for a bit less than the Bel Canto used. If you crack them ... 
Looking for New Speakers - Suggestions
Just looking for suggestions so I can start the process. I have already found alot of the speakers suggested on this thread for well under my budget so I will probably start at the top, purchase them, sell them if I don't like them and move on to ... 
Looking for New Speakers - Suggestions
I see hearing aids too in your future.That was my initial reaction. :) 
Which inexpensive ic's cables worth checking out?
As you specified balanced, look at Audioquest King Cobra or the less expensive Viper. I'm using the Viper now and enjoy them. As a reference I have used DNM Reson, MIT EXP pro, DH Labs and others. If you buy used of course you can resell with litt... 
Class-D or switching amps, any opinions on??
I meant to say I'm using the PS Audio Trio A-100 amps, not C-100. Wouldn't an edit function be nice here?