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Which band IS really America's Greatest (rock & roll band)?
Can we all just calm down!?  Lemme break it down 4ya:A.L.L.M.A.N.  B.R.O.S.That is all. 
Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound?
Audio Note's philosophy is to build high quality components at many different price points. Entry level shares many of the parts and design elements as higher level gear.Pricing on DACs range from about $3000 to $100K, starting with the DAC-One ... 
Seeking subwoofer recommendation
I think SVS SB-2000 subs are their best sellers. 
Get well Dickey Betts
Very sorry to hear this about Dickey, author of my favorite rock instrumental, "In memory of Elizabeth Reed."  Get well soon! 
Could I make use of a DAC with my setup?
"Good luck in your quest!"Thanks, you've answered the question.  I was thinking that once the B. Node 2 was purchased, the locatable second device would only have to capture the signal (similar to a bluetooth dongle) and send it to an amp.  Thus, ... 
Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound?
" Take a look at the Doge 8.  Full tube analog output stage like the Lampi but signnificantly lower price."Wow, I haven't read the review yet, but the Doge 7 looks very impressive for less than $1600.Doge website: http://www.doge.audioReview: htt... 
Could I make use of a DAC with my setup?
@tketcham  - Thank you for the message.  When I rec'd. it this AM, I was intrigued because I have been thinking about how to listen music in two rooms.  My "listening room" is the living room (for me & my dog), but I spend a lot of time in the... 
Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound?
"Laid back IMO is a warm relaxed sound not to forward. There is more to it than simply the dac as tomic601 points out but over the years I have had a couple of pieces with wolfson and they seemed to have that similar sound.""Cirrus Logic bought o... 
Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound?
 "...I prefer it to the wolfson dac in products I have used but the wolfson always sounded more laid back."@djones51 -- By 'laid back,' you mean....?  Thanks. 
Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound?
@djones51 - Ah, OK, ARC as in Audio Research Corporation or Company.  Thanks!Wolfson DACs...Maybe that's the "secret," the type of chip.  Thanks!  It makes sense that Rega would try to achieve an analog sound. 
Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound?
ARC?  What is this, a company, a DAC model?  Can't find anything on it, except there is a company named ARC Audio which seems to be all about automobile audio.Audio Note shows a bunch of DACs on its website, but with no detailed information on any... 
A song murdered by someone.
Just about anything from Rod Stewart’s “Great American Songbook” series.   @frogman  --  RS should have been charged with a crime for sure.  
Popular DAC that is known for its warm-ish sound?
Hey, guys, thanks for all your input.  Well, I didn't know just how high some DACs could go, and I do mean price-wise.  Below I have tried to list all the DACs that have been mentioned along with some reference information about each, including so... 
Could I make use of a DAC with my setup?
To be sure they will.  Both French companies.  Would be unpatriotic if they did not work together! :') 
A song murdered by someone.
I don't think all artists should be shamed for bad remakes, or at least so much.  Lots of times it seems that there were pressures on them to do songs that made them seem, well, misguided, e.g., Tony Bennett: Tony sings the great hits of today!Ell...