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Which speakers are higher efficiency?
Actually, my power amp have two 300B tubes in each channel.Rated Power Output: 24 Watts RMSInput Sensitivity: 0.33 Volts for full outputInput Impedance: 100,000 OhmsSince I don't listen music very loud, do you guys think 24W is good enough for Gra... 
What is a DAC?
I also have few question about DAC.1. Most of the CD players come with a Digital output and a normal RCA output. If I buy a separate DAC (around $1000) with a CD player (around $1000), does it sounds better than RCA put from a high-end CD player?2... 
With 15W tube amp, which speakers to use?
Thanks for all the respone. I would like to add more information for my question.1. I listen to female vocal and Jazz most of the time2. Listen in a small - mid size room (150 sq feet) with low volumn, usually at night. 3. My price range is around... 
Are amp or preamp as important as source in setup?
hi all and thx for advise. Today, I just bought a used Bryston 5B-ST, any suggestion of a pre-amp or receiver? Since I am going to setup a HD 5.1 system in future, is it better to get a receiver instead of audio pre-amp. I am doing 50% music and 5... 
2006 BEST Female Vocal CD/SACD/XRCD
Any other suggestion? more is better :-) 
Most common subwoofer input?
Great! thanks for answer!! I will ask builder to run 1 RCA behind the wall. Thank you for anyone who answered my question! 
Most common subwoofer input?
Before I bought a house, I rent a small room and use my stereo system to listen music ONLY. In my new house, I plan to use my system to listen music and watch movie (50/50). I heard that if I want to use sub to listen music, high-level input is be... 
Most common subwoofer input?
Thx for the suggestion!!! Just want to make sure, I just NEED ONE RCA input (not a pair) right? (amp -> RCA cable -> into one side of wall input -> output from wall -> RCA cable -> sub)But I am wondering, if I don't have a receiver,... 
Cheap and powerful pre/power combo $1k budget
Thx for suggestion, and more suggestion would be nice.One more stupid question, my speaker only allow 4 Ohms input. However the amp said: "power levels in excess of 200 watts per channel into 8 Ohms." and it does not come with 8 Ohms to 4 Ohms swi... 
Difference: Cary SLI80 Signature vs non-signature?
Oh great, that is the information I need. Thank you so much for your help. Pehare!!! 
Difference: Cary SLI80 Signature vs non-signature?
Anyone know? 
Difference: Cary SLI80 Signature vs non-signature?
I know F1 version is the best of three, but it is out of my budget. Mike, can you give me some detail of the non-signature and signature? 
2006 BEST Female Vocal CD/SACD/XRCD
I know it is hard, but since my title is BEST female vocalist of 2006, which mean just ONE female can entitle the best! Give the name of vocalist and the name of CD, and explain why you think she is the best?thanks.. 
2006 BEST Female Vocal CD/SACD/XRCD
woow, most of suggestion are pretty interesting. Regina Spektor does has a good voice. Eva Cassidy is also great! Any other suggestion? 
ProAc Response D28
ProAc replace their speaker very slow, for example 1SC, which is almost 8 years old.