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marantz sa15s2 or sa11s1? which one to buy?
The SA-15S2 has a nice warm tone and is very full sounding. It also has an optical input so it can be used as a standalone DAC. It only has single ended outputs though.The SA-11S2 is a little more transparent and detailed, does NOT have an optical... 
Help need an integrated amp for Tannoy Stirling
Manley Stingray. 
any reasons NOT to buy a peachtree nova?
Using the unit as only a DAC and preamp, I felt bass improved substantially after only 20 hours. Sorry to hear you had so many issues with yours. 
So Many Choices - PCords for Digital Sources?
I've had good results with SignalCable power cords on digital sources and preamps, PS Audio on amps. 
What monitor speakers mate well w/ Cambridge Audio
Have you considered Cambridge's line of speakers? They're a huge bargain. 
Raw drivers....
There's also Zalytron. 
Driver matching vs break in period
To test each component, you need a LCR meter and each component should be removed from the circuit. Before doing that, I would try contacting them again and hope someone else receives your message. 
Does anyone have any experience with Emotiva ?
Here's a review thread: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=91863 
Cambridge Audio 840c vs. Marantz SA 8001?
I've tried both players.The 840C had better synergy with my system at the time. The mids and highs are a little more forward and the digital inputs are a big plus. Now that I've changed speakers, I've moved back to Marantz, the SA-15S2. Which is w... 
SurroundSound Bar for Bedroom TV
Polk's offerings are pretty impressive. 
planter bass traps by Real Traps
Supposedly the real thing works almost as well. 
Claritycap MR
I used them in an Pass B1 buffer, I liked them. If you need a smaller value, check out Claritycap ESA's. 
Best SACD Player in the $2000 Range
Marantz SA-15S2, it also has an optical input in case you decide to hook up a Squeezebox/Music Server. 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
I'm sure that's proprietary knowledge. But I agree, I was also shocked at the difference between the two. 
Passive preamp vs. powered
Passive preamp + MIT cables with impedance correction = fantastic match.