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Running Benchmark AHB2 in bridged mode and 4 Ohm Speaker
How good is the DAC 3 as a preamp? 
Balanced (XLR) CD player recommendations
Which have replacement transports and lasers available... 
Your Forever Pieces? What and Why?
McIntosh MR74. Luxman T110.  Both upgraded by Don Scott about 10 years ago.  
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
it's common for a speaker rated at -3db at 28hz to be down much more 10-15 feet away at normal volume...measurements are often taken at very close range at very low volume... 
Balanced (XLR) CD player recommendations
just note there is a difference between a balanced design, and accepting XLR connectors... 
Thinking about a new, lower end CD Player
Thanks Geoff  
Thinking about a new, lower end CD Player
any particular model recommended ?  
Thinking about a new, lower end CD Player
lots of good players in your price range, really just a matter of personal preference...I doubt any are truly balanced  
CDP's: NuPrime vs Naim
Recent CdPs I’ve had included Simaudio 260d. Exposure 3010s2. Yamaha cd-s2100.  Though no direct comparisons were done.  
CDP's: NuPrime vs Naim
I did not. I just heard the combo and liked it a lot.  
CDP's: NuPrime vs Naim
I have CDT-8 and DAC-9,  great combo...currently use with Nuforce STA200 amp and Salk SongTowers 
PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass"
this is discussed at length on the PS A forums with lots of input from the designers.  Too much to summarize.  I have never had that issue. 
PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass"
Junior soon 
PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass"
The DAC upgrades seem to be about once a year. This is my first upgrade. In my system I think it’s a terrific upgrade. Everyone familiar with my system agrees   The transport upgrades have been more frequent. To me each has improved sound but not ... 
PS Direct Stream latest firmware, "Snowmass"
Check out the PS Audio Community Forums.  Ted has many responses there. Paul too