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How to treat my room?
I dig this site, but you may want to check out Gearslutz.  That is mostly pro audio guys.  
$1300-1500 DAC
One more for the RME ADI-2 DAC.   
Differential Monoblocks with twin REL subs
Hello, The following is a response I received from REL:Chip,Connecting a pair of RELs to a balanced amp in stereo is only a little different form the standard REL connection scheme. Your subs should have come included with the REL High Level cable... 
Best DAC for MacMini Under $1000
Sell the Bel Canto and purchase a Wyred 4 Sound Dac 2. Use it as a dac and digital preamp. The W4S are about $1200 used. 
Yamaha A-S2000 and REL-R305
Did you ever get an answer? Love the amp and planning to add a sub, but REL may not work. Too bad. 
2.1 vs floor standing speakers
Hey, I had a Cambridge Audio 840a connected to a pair of Klipsch Fortes and it was awesome. The CA can be had used for about $550-650 and the Fortes for $350-500. When you get a chance, do a search for "Bob Crites Networks". He sells titanium diap... 
Class D with Tyler Acoustics
Hi Nsirkin,You don't sound like a shill, you sound like someone who has found a piece of gear they think is awesome and I appreciate that. My problem is that I am technologically challenged. I have never soldered anything in my life. So the prospe... 
Class D with Tyler Acoustics
As I said, there are some class A A/B that I want to audition, but I have heard some good things bout class D. So I want to give them a listen. My budget for pre/power or integrated is in the $3500 range. 
Review: Yamaha A S-2000 Amplifier
I see this is an older post, but I thought I would give it a shot. I have the S A1000 and love it. So much so that I just ordered an A S2000 demo unit. I read that there are various issues with the XLR connections. I have a Cambridge Audio 840c an... 
Need tube 101 info
Like you, I am new to tubes. This was a great helphttp://www.anthemav.com/downloads/anthem/misc/a-taste-of-tubes/download 
Best amplifier for klipsch heresy 3 speakers.
I used a Cambridge Audio 840a with Fortes 1's, Chorus 1's, and RF-83's. The CA sound is a good fit for Klipsch. Will you be getting a sub? 
Acoustic Zen Adagio + REL Strata iii's
I should have been more specific.  I am looking for better cable with the Neutrik Speakon connector. 
Acoustic Zen Adagios help.
Hello Bizango1,Are there any other subs you would refer as musical and compatible with the Adagios? Here's my dilemma:Spend $1600-1800 on one sub and live with it.Buy once sub for $1200 and save up for a second.Buy two reasonably expensive subs,re... 
Acoustic Zen Adagios help.
Hi Bogeybuster,I bought the Adagios used and Tom was kind enough to include them, in addition to giving me a great deal. They do make a difference. Chip 
Acoustic Zen Adagios help.
Hello Teajay, It was great meeting you, too. When I got home and hooked up the Adagios they sounded good, but not a vast improvement over my Klipsch RF-83’s. I was a little frustrated because I heard the Adagios and thought they were awesome. Well...