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low volume from Coda csib. Any suggestions?
The A3.2 volume control is either a potentiometer or of that nature. The CSiB volume control uses a digitally controlled attenuator. They are two different devices. Most probably your experience with the CSiB is working as designed. A few years ba... 
Pairing Plinius 9200 with Dynaudio Focus 140?
I once used a Plinius 8200 mkii with a pair of 140's with pleasing results. The 9200 should sound great 
Do you always keep the Amplifier powered on
All due respect to Schubert, but you don't turn off your refrigerator when you leave the house. I have been an appliance service technician for thirty six years and have seen appliances that came very close to starting a fire but haven't.I would n... 
Do you always keep the Amplifier powered on
When I had my Simaudio i7 integrated I left it on all the time, but on standby when not playing. This is strongly suggested by Simaudio."The Standby button disengages the input section from the rest of the i7's circuitry and turns off the digital ... 
Bookshelfs budget is $ 2000.
I have owned the Totem Model 1 Signature, Dynaudio Focus 140, Harbeth Compact 7ES-3. I currently have the Harbeth 30.1. I have listened to the Harbeth P3ESR at a dealer. To my ears the Totems sounded great at the start but became fatiguing after a... 
Your Dream/Team Rock Band
Count me in for "The Traveling Wilburys". 
A fond farewell to The Allman Brothers Band
Unsound,Curious as to why you think "it's long time for them to hang it up"? 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Bob Dylan at the Cadillac Palace Theater in Chicago last Saturday night (11/8/14). Of the about ten times I have seen him this was the most enjoyable. His voice was the best in a while. He sang about half of his songs center stage front behind a m... 
Subwoofer match for Harbeth 30.1
I use a REL Strata III with my 30.1's. It is a good match. If you go with a REL forget about the stock neutrik cable and upgrade it. 
Totem Arro vs Totem Sttaf. Which one image better?
Just an interesting observation upon visiting Totem's website- the renowned Model 1 Signature appears to be no longer in production. I have had these amazing speakers twice in my system over the years. Truly a classic in my opinion. 
Integrated Amp with Separate Volume Controls
Croft would work if you have fairly efficient speakers. They are described as 40W per channel. If a more powerful amp is needed I would agree with Zd542 in looking for a balance control. 
solid state integrateds that will hold their value
if you can come across a simaudio i7 you will find it holds it's value well. it is a fine amp on all counts. 
Speaker cable for dynaudio C1 signature
I'm not espousing spending lots of money on cables just to make you feel like you have "awesome" cables, but your amp and speakers are of such a caliber to justify cables that will bring out the best in your system. I recommend a call to The Cable... 
Follow up questions regarding my NAD C375BEE
Are you running the REL through the low level or the high level inputs? 
Amp Suggestion for Harbeth C7es3
Oops, forgot to add that there is a reasonably priced Rega Brio-R on Audiogon now. I have no connection to the seller.