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Advice on source needed
I would be thinking USB Dac and computer as the best concept.The specifics[units] can be found above or elsewhere here.The nice thing about USB DAC's is you can go both ways[or either] when your ready.The BC3 is real nice and in your budget,good l... 
Trading Dynaudio Contour s5.4's for ???
I wonder if the room could be adjusted a bit?Good luck,bob 
Wooden blinds vs cellular shades for acoustics
I was where you are going to be in regards to your carpet.When that goes in all else will be majorly overshadowed.In my place it was a good thing as I am in a condo.If I had my own place I would go with wood floors,YMMV,Bob 
what happened to Cary 500MB?
Thanks men for the info and correcting my usual jaded observations.I guess I got the plain part right.Cheers,Bob 
Wooden blinds vs cellular shades for acoustics
Well....assuming most rooms will have 1 wall of large window coverings unless you bought a church like Arlo,that is indeed an interesting question.Being it is part of 3 other walls[usually] it will be next to impossible to comment adroitly.Soundwa... 
what happened to Cary 500MB?
There were some here about 3 months ago.Only have seen them 2-3 times in 8 years here.Forget the price except it was midway like 1500-2K???Anyway I wondered about them also and would of liked to try being an addict.They looked very plain in the pi... 
Do Tube Amps go better with QUAD 2805's Speakers??
Your dealer suggested.....your thinking of cleaner,smaller Class A......takes alot more than that to get that last 20%.Good luck,Bob 
Do Tube Amps go better with QUAD 2805's Speakers??
Save your money.The Gem show in Tucson is about to start... 
Zener diodes in a Counterpoint SA-3000
Not sure.Maybe ask Mike at altavistaaudio.Good luck,Bob 
Sub for Merlin TSM-MX's
I wish Bobby would start making them.I think he would do real good.I would buy one,good luck,Bob 
How to choose a DAC?
For a grand go for a PS Audio,Benchmark,Wavelength Brick.For 5-750$ theres about 5-6 good ones,For 1750$ theres the Bel Canto.YMMV,good luck,Bob 
Tube-friendly speakers
I was just getting ready to call ewe on it.....dheers,Bob 
Tube-friendly speakers
Merlins can't be beat under most circumstances,good luck,Bob 
Harbeth
Definately as James20 says,owner biased.I have Merlins,but would have Harbeths in a second and be just as happy.Either way you can't lose,good luck to a man who could'nt be luckier in the Year of the Speaker,cheers,Bob 
DIY Anti-IC project
Lets not forget say 5% to Jim and Nancy for their idea?LYCBYG,cheers,Bob