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How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
Spend twice what you can afford. Tell the wife nothingEnjoy 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
B&W 800D 
Help me improve Rega P2
OK. Sell it and but a VPIIt will be improvedSeriously forget the tweaks and buy a new MC cartridge 
Newbie question regarding DAC...
Also loose the Yamaha. You say you do not listen to movies. Then run 2.1 for stereo soundStereo stills rules when it comes to musicThe surround sound crap should be ONLY for movies 
Newbie question regarding DAC...
I agree with the statements above. At this entry level a dedicated computer with external drive and a Audioquest Dragon Fly DAC/headphone amp downloading any CDs and streaming bought HD stored files would give you a better glimpse at the hi end. N... 
Project Xtension 12 or VPI Classic 3
I own a ProJect 5.1 and 9.1 and am very happy. I would rather have the VPI Classic 2 or 3 
Recommendation on MC cartidge and Phono Preamp
Parasound 
Emotiva XMC-1 owners....
The Oppo is a CD/DVD player . Volume CAN BE CONTROLLED with the remote. A sub is connected thru a pre amp not CD player. Learn audio basics 
Crossover Options for JL Audio F110 subs
Your F110 sub is a great sub. Spend your extra money on main speaker upgrade. A crossover for your sub is a waste of money. All controls needed for theJL Audio F Series are on the sub. 
Best 3 channel amplifiers under $750?
EMOTIVAand my amps are McIntosh but best under $750 is EMOTIVA 
how much did you spend on rear surround speakers?
Whatever brand you select GET THE SAME BRAND FOR FRONT CENTER AND REARS. Otherwise it will sound like CRAP 
Would Klipsch forte ii go good with my system
I would not consider Klipsch speakers unless you are satisfied with low end sound. Audition Bowers & Wilkins, Revel, Sonus Faber and KEF and you can't go wrong 
Emotiva
By the Emotiva Power Amp. It blows away anything near its price. You cut out the middle man 
Emotiva Preamp Any good?
Marantz low end 
How to protect my amp without changing the sound?
Hire an electrician for a DEDICATED LINE. Get good HOSPITAL GRADE outlets. Use a common POWER STRIP with no VOO DOO included. Unplug when you leave. I have been thru all the POWER CONDITIONING MAGIC and the only thing they help is the manufacturer...