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Source vs. DAC vs. Preamp Importance?
Thanks for the input. Does anyone know of a good used CD/SACD player for under 2000$?I have a new Dell Windows 7 computer but don't know a thing about how to download the hi-res files to a DAC. Is there somewhere I can learn what all is needed? Se... 
Need help picking a CD Player
Thanks, this is my 1st system so the advice is great. Should i be looking for a laidback/warmer CDP (sound i think i prefer) or a smooth CDP that mirrors the halos sound? I don't know much about mixing components and advice would be great. Has any... 
Your best 2-channel system for 6000$ total
Thanks to All. Currently i am using low cost blue jean cables throughout....is that an issue?My room is 14' wide, 20' long and has a slanted ceiling 8' - 14' on the other side. The speakers face "long ways" and i sit about 12 feet away from them. ... 
Your best 2-channel system for 6000$ total
Much thanks to everyone, new at this and glad i finally am getting some sound advice. Seems like my sources (cheap BRP and cable....) are my main problem i am finding out now. I am using a marantz new avr as a preamp but it does have good input s/... 
Need Help Matching Speakers to Amp
Thanks for the great info, wish my dealer had told me all this about the source, he said it was not important with the right speakers. Anyone else have any recommendations on a cd player or tuner, looking to spend around 1-2000$ on both - thanks f... 
Need Help Matching Speakers to Amp
Thank you for the recommendations, i obviously need them!. Do they make a CD player/am/fm tuner combo? The marantz's tuner sounds terrible. OR could i get a seperate tuner and a seperate CD player? 
Need Help Matching Speakers to Amp
My sources are a cheap panasonic bluray player and comcast cable. I was aiming for a 2-channel home theater / 2-channel stereo combo but it doesn't sound great with either one. I'm thinking of scrapping the home theater idea and getting a pre-amp,...