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theta crossover question
Can you cross the center over independantly from the L R and rear?If so I would set the L R crossover to about 30hz 12db/octaveset the rear 50 hz 12db or 24 db set the center @ 50 12db or so set the sub to play 50hz down about 24 dbI personally li... 
I could cry
The microwave is your friend. 
Please disclose your commercial affiliation
I am a dealer, and enjoy commenting about products I sell because they are the products I believe in. If I don't believe in it, I will not sell it.I also try to lend knowledge I have gained when possible, even if it is regarding a product I don't ... 
Are there any DACs with a subwoofer output?
The Bel Canto dac3 (which I am a dealer of) has both xlr and rca outputs. I have used the XLR to go to the main amp and the RCA to an amplified sub with good results.good luck! 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
Another vote for Plinius. 
what is the best Holly Cole CD?
I agree with the greatest hits recommendation, it is a fine way to start. The Canadian cds do sound a bit better.Try Linda Eder too, another fine female vocalist. 
The best "imaging" speakers?
The best you are there experience I have had was in the 90s with the 2C3D systems which contained Avalon/Spectral/MIT/ASC products, many of which you already own :-)I have heard the same setup with Thiel CS6 speakers to similar effect.I am getting... 
The Reeses Cup: components that come together perf
I am a dealer for the items I mentioned, and would be pleased to help anyone within my territory who is in need. System synergy is something that takes experience and knowledge to come by, so I felt I would list products I know that work together ... 
First Trip outside of Best Buy, a real newbie.
Find a local Thiel dealer and listen to the CS-2.4.Also be sure to consider room treatments like those from ASC. This can have a HUGE effect on your overall result and the side walls will be critical in your room.I am happy to offer additional adv... 
The Reeses Cup: components that come together perf
MIT cables and anything except SE triodesThiel and Bel CantoDynaudio and anything powerful 
Are Dynaudio Contour 2 any good?
Hi Alex,The C2 is an incredible speaker, but may not have quite the low end extension of the 802. The midrange is a touch more romantic or friendly to all music and the highs are more smooth and even more extended - more shimery/less harsh than th... 
Are there any integrated amps with a built in DAC?
Bel Canto has 2 different built in DAC options with the S300 integrated amplifier.There is the S300iU which has a USB dac for computer input OR the S300iD which has a standard coax input which can accept digital input froma variety of different ty... 
Different grades of Optical cables?
Audioquest Optilink 5 is the best Toslink on the market.Wireworld Supernova 5 is a more cost effective and close 2ndAnything that is not glass fiber will not deliver the level of performance that glass fiber will.hope that helps 
Boulder 865 integrated with Dynaudio C1?
The C1 is an exceptional speaker and would enjoy the quality integrated immensely.If there is not a Dynaudio dealer in our area, please contact me.As for cd I would get a good dac which has versatile input options like the Bel Canto DAC3 and a rel... 
Please suggest good balanced Preamp
How abaout the Parasound Halo JC-2. Retail is $4000, a good dealer (such as myself) could certainly get you one for less than $3500, and this pre has the XLR input and output you seek, and has received an exceptional review in Stereophile.It is be...