timlub

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Does you wife touch your system?
I have a 3 meter usb to my Notebook, she picks up the notebook and moves it to vacuum, other than that, no. 
Preamps built Into DACs
Audio-Gd has several, this is his starting price point ($549 no remote, $599 with) they go up to about $1900http://www.audio-gd.com/Pro/Headphoneamp/NFB-10.1/NFB10.1EN.htmTim 
Looking for a GREAT preamp under $2000...thoughts?
I agree with Grannyring on the Bel Canto... a Previously enjoyed Coda CL or CP has a very similar flavor to the Bel Canto. Depending on taste, many folks like the Classe CP50/60/65If you NAD's are balanced (only if balanced) the Audio Research LS-... 
Sealed vs. Ported Speakers
The only thing that I haven't seen mentioned is that as woofers are used over time, their spec do change. Getting port tuning correct is more critical than the spec's straying a bit for a sealed box. So Sealed boxes tend to stay sounding as design... 
Musical Fidelity VLink 192 to kw dm 25 dac
Hi Sunnyboy1956, I don't have the budgets of alot of these guys, but I am on my 3rd DAC and while they have improved from one to the next, the differences have been minimal as I climbed the price ladder. However, I am also on my 3rd USB to SPDIF c... 
What can I do to improve my computer?
Go to your start up menu and turn off all programs on startup that are not necessary, so only your server program will be running.. ie foobar jriver, turn off you anti virus program.go into your windows player settings and set it for your computer... 
Preamp under 800$
At that price, I have seen models as high as the 45 and 47.5 in Classe, the Muse Model 3 Signature is excellent also. At the budget, in Solid State, thats were I'd be looking. Tim 
The Best Compliment You've Gotten On Your Rig?
Where are all the other speakers hidden 
Help me select a new remote preamp on a budget
Do you mind some older gear? I don't know your selections but the come from reputable designers and I would think all would be at least decent. Going back a bit, I like the BelCanto Pre 1 or Pre 2, both are very goodAudio Research LS-9Muse Model 3... 
Focal diablos vs Dynaudio focus 380 PLEASE HELP
I have nothing to add to the other comments, as I have not heard the Focals, but I would like to comment on your sub question. I have integrated many subs in different type rooms. It is as much a function of the room as the speaker. If full range ... 
how make your speker faster
Speed, attack, dynamics, pratt... what ever you want to call it, is a function of the amplifier. No doubt tight clean bass helps with the impression of speed, but overall its the amp. 
DIY high end speakers?
Kooshballa, you'll need 88db sensitivity minimum with an impedance of 6 to 8 ohms nominal. I would not suggest a 4 ohm speaker for your power. Next, with the music that you listen to, my instincts/experience says that you would most likely like a ... 
Help with Modified Audible Illusions Modulus 3
Looks like decent work to me, I've done several mods on my own stuff. I've used the Russian caps and have always been impressed... The silver are either PIO or Teflon, the green are pio caps. very high value and great sounding parts. The teflon ar... 
DIY high end speakers?
Hello Kooshballa, I have been building for 30 plus years, I'd be glad to give you some recommedations, first I have a couple of questions, If you can answer these, I'll send over some suggestions.What type of music do you listen to?How big is your... 
Which Integrated amps should I audition?
I agree with the suggestions of Rowland... Coda is equally good