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Best natural, musical DAC under $3K?
How do you define "natural" "correct" "organic" "musical"? Also, what's your preamp? 
Top brand speakers
"So yes, it's a free world and I suggest you stop your crying about this. When you post absolute crap with no written proof to back your statements, be prepared to take the heat. Some of us may call you on it."Without getting into who's right or w... 
Speaker decision $3000-3500...help
"06-10-14: Ricred1I've listened to Monitor Audio PL200s and PL300s. To my ears there are several speakers in their price range that are more balanced. They have a bright, forward sound to my ears."Why do you think the speakers were at fault? You c... 
Everything Looks Like Shot on Video
That's why I hate video. Plug and play with the remote. You probably have to set your cable box to your TV's native resolution. 
Hum coming from setup of Phon pre and turntable
Can you list your entire system? 
Wall Outlet Oyaide, Furutek, Wattgate, and others
If low series resistance is the most important thing in power delivery, then why didn't someone do it sooner? Its a fairly simple concept. 
Tube Preamp for 4B SST2
In my experience, buying an ARC preamp without hearing it in my system first would be too chancy. You can get good sound, but I find that's not always the case. Sometimes they sound too bright. If you don't have the means to listen before you buy,... 
How far have you gone?
"That was almost 2,000 miles round trip. It's a crazy obsession, isn't it!"Not really. Just think about what it took to earn the money you spent. A couple of days in the car to be sure you get it right; no problem. If more people did the same, the... 
DBX 10-20 Computer Analyzer EQ needs repair
I would try a music store. A lot of them are able to fix gear on site. 
Top brand speakers
"06-06-14: Bo1972Naim has a different focus on sounds and image compared to highend brands like Pass Labs. It is another world. I don't say that you cannot enjoy it.This is a matter of taste, but I have listend often to Naim equipment with other s... 
Wall Outlet Oyaide, Furutek, Wattgate, and others
"The most important thing in your power delivery system is “low series resistance”"How do you know that? 
Best speaker cable for Krell/Dynaudio?
Why not just call The Cable Company? They should have the 4 cables you list above to lend out. Try them all and pick the ones that sound the best. 
PEACHTREE GRAND X-1 INTEGRATED DEFECT PROBLEMS
Just because a unit is labeled refurbished doesn't always mean it was repaired. Most of them are probably returned. Peachtree is sold in some high volume retailers like Crutchfield. Those type of places usually have very liberal return policies. S... 
180W 4ohm Bryston amp too much for 150W 4ohm SF?
It doesn't really matter how powerful the amp is. That's what the volume control is for. 
Caps going out?? Whats this noise...
"The noise only comes from one channel, and only when my passive pre amp is turned off and my amp is still on."How do you turn a passive preamp off?