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Subsonic music streaming app
Sounds cool. You might want to consider getting one of those inexpensive re clockers for b/t your i-20 and your DAC. I'm not recalling the brand name, but you can get them used for redbook resolution for not very much $$$. 
Has anyone experimented with switching the Havana
Sorry - I must be confused. I thought the original DAC comes with PCM56P-K chips... When I have a chance, I'll have to open mine up to see what is in it. 
Has anyone experimented with switching the Havana
No - that's not what I'm asking! Which chips did you put in the unit??? :-) 
Has anyone experimented with switching the Havana
What did you switch out the chips for? 
Any of my existing amps work on Quad ESL-57's
Russell and Terry - thanks for you good input. I've read that the Rogue is a good match, so I'll wait until one shows up. The speakers do have the snubbers installed on them. In fact, the previous owner did push them too hard and stressed the diod... 
TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS
Where does one get such a plinth? 
Mini Maggie System hurts to listen to
Absorption or diffusion behind the speakers. But most importantly, I'm wondering if you need more power? What were they demo'd on at the dealer. I heard their prototypes several years back demo'd with Bryston 28 amplifiers (very powerful). None of... 
S/N ratio vs. dishes and stupid cats.
If that's the problem, then the decisions were not informed! Time to think about headphones ;-) 
media player for mac.
Very interesting about Fidelia. I haven't heard of it before. Anybody else have experience with it relative to others?Thanks, Peter 
My audiophile take on the symphony last night.
I live in Seattle and the acoustics at Benaroya Hall are excellent. With that said, I still have my preference regarding seating position. Even though the sound is pretty clear in all locations, if I'm too far back the orchestra sounds small and t... 
Why has audio become so specilized over the years?
Love the RS catalogs. Fischer receivers with current values on the order of $4000. That is the most expensive I noticed in my short look, but it gives some perspective. 
Help me w/ small towers-bedroom HT/music system
How about Ohm micro talls, or some other omni speakers? They don't give alot of top end, but they fill the room nicely. 
French Doors
I've used double glazed glass windows and they do use thin glass. For a little more money, they will put thicker glass in the window. I would strongly recommend that. 
French Doors
French doors look great, but there are downsides. They will transmit sound into the rest of the house through the glass resonating - is that OK? If not, you are better off with a solid core door that seals on all sides with insulation (they make a... 
Which speakers for McIntosh tube amp MA2275-Why?
what is you room size? how would you feel about large corner horns?