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Best preamp is no preamp: always true?
in my opinion, regardless whether the linestage and volume control are in the CD player or preamp, the quality of these parts are key. if a dedicated preamp has a better linestage and volume control than those in the CD player, the system will mos... 
Hall of Fame: BIGGEST BADDEST Monster Amps
Burmester 909Boulder 2050Jadis JA800McIntosh MC2KW 
Subwoofer in 2.1 system... HELP
if your preamp has two sets of output, use one for your main amp and the other for the sub.if your amp has two sets of speaker posts and your sub has such input (some models of REL and Velodyne do), you can use the extra speaker posts for the sub,... 
tube noise please help
1. try unplugging other equipment to see if the noise is from caused by something else.2. try different tubes.3. check if the screws on transformer(s) are loose.4. tighten all cable connections.5. try tube dampers (Herbies Audio Lab) as last resor... 
'Racks'. Important? Best bang for $$?
try the Finite Elemente Pagode or Grand Prix Audio racks. they are both technologically advanced, beautiful, and expensive. but think of all other isolation accessaries out here such as shelves and cones, which can also be very expensive, it is be... 
Integrated for B&W 805 Signatures
i drive my pair with just 30 class A tube watts to satisfaction so i feel they are fairly easy to drive. please at least try a good tube integrated such as one from the Jadis DA series or Orchestra (i am a biased Jadis owner).scott 
Can a monitor sound like a floorstander??
looking at the Goldmund Epilogue and Wilson Watt/Puppy, these great designs are very similar to integrating monitors with separate woofer units. separating drivers in different cabinets definitely has some advantage: less cross-talk, less vibratio... 
Rarest Brands for Sale on 'Gon
Westlake 
Is the EMM DAC6e or DCC2 /CDSD the best out there?
i would add zanden, esoteric, meridian, spectral, and 47 laboratory (PiTracer). 
Harbeth C7 vs Proac D25 Review
great review. i thoroughly enjoyed the read. thanks! 
$5000 or under speaker secommendations?
just want to put in a good word for Harbeth monitors (the M40 and Super HL5 are actually bigger than your average monitors). they are laid back, smooth, natural, and detailed. not terribly efficient though. 
Difficult Choice
the highly efficient avantgarde trio should be a better match to your lamm ml2.1 than acapella, although i like acapella more. the jbl k2 s9800 and tannoy westminster royal are also amazing and efficient. 
Best speakers 2,500 can buy.
you won't be disappointed with Harbeth monitors in your budget. they draw you in with grace and ease and oozes refined details. 
amp/preamp combo for sonus faber cremona auditors
excellent choices! i've heard the auditors with mcintosh mc2102 and they sounded superb. i would try the mc275 as well. 
raising subwoofer off floor by 20 inches
i have very limited speaker placement options due to the system being in the livingroom/kids' playroom, which is 25'L x 15'W x 10'H.raising the sub would make it look quite ugly and awkward. but you guys got me interested enough to try it. unfortu...