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DAC - DCS Bartok or the new Berkeley Alpha DAC 3
OP @efoo Both of your choices are great. IMHO, I think you should check out the Holo May Dac. It isn't a chip DAC. It is a NOS R2R DAC. I'm leaning towards one myself. Either Level 2 or penultimate KTE. http://https//www.kitsunehifi.com/product/ho... 
Observation: Passion vs Obsession
I’m on the Passession side.Millercarbon says "  I am the furthest thing from "consumers buying things". Except for a Raven integrated amp, Moneoone Supernova and Nova, Krissy's RF filters, Origin Live turntable, Townshend podiums and pods and oth... 
The Most Cost Effective Tweak
My SS Rowland Model 12's have "stand by" power mode. So they are always a bit warm. My SS Rowland Model 102 and 201 have been on since I installed them in 2009. My Rogue Ares Magnum tube phono preamp has an on/off switch and it is to be turned off... 
I'm a Dummy, Tell Me About Turntable Mats
Vertere Technomat. About $130.http://http//www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0721/Vertere_Techno_Mat_Review.htm  
HiFi vs MidFi
I just bought a pair of Radio Shack Optimus Pro LX-5 speakers for my buddies outdoor patio. $70 on the Bay. Man. Great little speakers and those Linaeum tweeters are so good.  
Analogue from Digital
millercarbon. You're doing yerself as disservice with your modern pressing avoidance.One specifically is Music Matters Jazz 2x45 rpm. That is if you like jazz.  
Combining home theater with two channel
I did the same. I just purchased a Townshend Allegri Reference preamp which should arrive soon. I'll hook my turntables phono preamp and my Model 12 monoblocks interconnects to it for 2 channel analog. Until I by a separate DAC, I'll use the DAC i... 
Combining home theater with two channel
Yes. But you can have both. Buy a great preamp and use 2 balanced interconnects to connect it to your processors front XLR's.Then use the preamp for 2 channel or pass through from your processor for 5.1 surround. Win! 
Combining home theater with two channel
Get 2 monoblock amps for your R1's and a mono amp for your center speaker.That is what I'm doing. Model 12's monoblocks for my floor standers and a model 201 for my center speaker. All through a Classe SSP-800.  
Best Desktop Speakers under $500
Radio Shack Optimus Lineaum speakers. EBay is your friend.  
Speaker Recommendation up to 70k
Radio Shack Linaeum! 
Power Cord & SPDIF Coaxial Recommendations For Audiomeca Mephisto CD Transport
Townshend Audio digital SPDIF cables.  
Vinyl Buyers: The Premium Price Vinyl v. Cheap Vinyl Ratio
Jeez. I'll have to take another look and see if any LP's they have I'd be interested in trying.I'm not a Rye drinker(may never have even had Rye except in a Manhattan decades ago) but I'm going to buy a bottle of Finished and see what the hub bub ... 
Vinyl Buyers: The Premium Price Vinyl v. Cheap Vinyl Ratio
@millercarbon I'd love to hear your Hot Stampers! Would there be a 2 drink minimum cover charge to contribute to the $600 Mingus? :)I tell ya though, I am curious about them. But paying $300 on up for a standard issue will take a special record to... 
Vinyl Buyers: The Premium Price Vinyl v. Cheap Vinyl Ratio
millercarbon is right about better records. Their prices WILL blow you away. Crazy. But I’ve never bought a record, nor will I, from there so I can’t comment on value. What I’ve learned through the years is to research the best mastering of a part...