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DSPeaker Dual Core 2.0: Tips and Tweaks Wanted
I actually pretty much stopped using it some time ago.  It's definitely a useful device in the right application, but my feeling was that keeping it in the signal chain for MY system was doing more damage than helping.  Of course, it might be diff... 
Why a digital media player instead of a dedicated computer?
Thanks for your helpful responses, all.  Doesn't seem like a digital media player is anywhere in my future! 
DSPeaker Dual Core 2.0: Tips and Tweaks Wanted
Thanks rodge827, that's a useful suggestion.  I had been considering dialing back the frequencies I was allowing the Dual Core to modify.  I will give it a try.The Dual Core usually sets my compensation to 6.0 when I let it run a typical calibrati... 
DSPeaker Dual Core 2.0: Tips and Tweaks Wanted
Thanks for the replies.bdp24, I appreciate the suggestion, but bi-amping and/or using subwoofers aren't really options for me right now.unsound, I did upgrade the power supply and definitely noticed an improvement over the wall wart.  It is a pret... 
DSpeaker Anti-Mode 2.0 - Where in Signal Chain?
Thanks, Swampwalker. My pre (ARC LS-15) doesn't have a tape in, but it does have a monitor in. So if I understand correctly, I would have my source come into the pre as usual, run an RCA from the pre's "record out" to the AM, then RCA out from the... 
DSpeaker Anti-Mode 2.0 - Where in Signal Chain?
Thanks very much for your responses, Mrderrick.I have a pair of Rothwell attenuators myself and I'm curious where you used them. Did you put them at the analog inputs of the AM with the signal coming from the preamp? Or did you use them at the ana... 
Sealed / Front-ported monitor recommendations
Thanks for the recommendations all. I'm actually going to give the DSPeaker AntiMode 2.0 a try, since the biggest problem across all speakers I've tried is undoubtedly my room. Thanks for that suggestion, Chrshanl37. 
DAC straight to power amp?
Thanks to both of you for your advice. George, the TEAC has no volume control; what Wolf_garcia suggests might happen is exactly what I'm worried about.I have a BAT VK-30SE on the way. I may just wait for it to arrive and stick to headphones in th... 
DAC straight to power amp?
Alan, my integrated is a Jolida 202BRC, which unfortunately doesn't have a preamp output.