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Supporting Amp/Preamp for Klipsch KLF 20's ?
Robert,Are you interested in an integrated amp?  How much $$$ do you want to spend?Bill 
Supporting Amp/Preamp for Klipsch KLF 20's ?
" Greetings to everyone and Merry Christmas."And the same to you.You own yourself a very revealing, some would say accurate, loud playing pair of speakers.  They are beasts that really like to stretch their legs with "quality" amplification that ... 
Yamaha A-S3000 - any experiences?
" I would say the biggest weakness of the 2000 is the bass extension."Can you elaborate a bit on this?  I have found that my A-S1000 has great punch and extension but I am only driving large bookshelf speakers(Klipsch RB-75's) and have not hooked ... 
Yamaha? Welcome back!
"Hows the bass/low end?"I can’t speak for the A-S3000 but I can sure tell you that the A-S1000 has bass drive in spades.  Punchy, fast and detailed.Bill 
Please show me how to listen to hi-rez audio embedded in films
I see your Bel Canto does not have analog pass-thru so I am not sure it can be done at all.  There may be a work around but I can't give you an honest answer to that.Bill 
Need help with Integrated vs preamp/amp
I for one am a big fan of Acurus amps and have owned at twelve of them.  All have been rock solid with no issues at all and I find them very musical(not warm but neutral), punchy bass/midbass, and very detailed.  On the other hand, the NAD 375BEE ... 
NAD c 565bee- marantz 600? Equilavent
If the NAD C565BEE is at least as nice sounding as the C542(my guess it is), then that is the route I would go if you are opting to not go the budget route.  An outboard DAC feature is another plus for the NAD.Bill 
NAD c 565bee- marantz 600? Equilavent
So I am guessing your budget is around $150.00.  I have owned many $150.00(used and new) players and quite a few $1000.00(used and new) and up players and the one I have owned the longest and has sounded the best is my 10 year old NAD C542($499.00... 
totem/nad denon
I just looked at the rear of the Denon 2100 and it only has Zone 2 stereo preouts so combining it with the NAD 356BEE might not be possible.  I'll let others chime in on that subject.Bill 
totem/nad denon
Though I have never owned any Totem speakers, the NAD integrated will reign over the Denon AVR for stereo music, period.  Many AVR's, especially flagship models, try to be all things to all people but fall short in the 2-channel music department. ... 
Yamaha? Welcome back!
As far as build goes, these newish integrateds are tanks with all discreet components.  I personally can't compare to DSP-1 because of no experience.Bill 
Yamaha? Welcome back!
"I always thought deep-pockets Yamaha could beat any audio maker at anything if the really wanted to .Surely must have the greatest engineering talent and more cash than anyone else in this field ."  You got that right.  Unlimited resources($$$)... 
Yamaha? Welcome back!
Could not agree more.  I have an A-S1000 that even though it is the "entry model" of the analog A-S line(1000, 2000, 2100, 3000), it is a beast at 48.5 pounds, great balance, and a ton of headroom.  I have been eyeing the 2100 for some time.  Love... 
Favorite two CDs to listen to?
For demos and "showing off", Steely Dan- AJA and TWO AGAINST NATURE, and Dire Straits- BROTHERS IN ARMS.For just all time favorites, Kansas-LEFTOVERTURE and Rush- MOVING PICTURES.Bill 
Recs for solid state integrated, $2-3,000 range
11-04-15: Pbnaudio"Look into the Yamaha AS2100 had one throug here a few weeks ago - amazingly good sounding unit."Totally agree with this suggestion. I have the Yamaha A-S1000 and it is built like a tank, quiet as a mouse, sounds about as neutral...