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Best USB DAC with Grado Head phones
Please considering adding April Music stello DA100 (USB) ($695) and DA100 Signature (USB + I2S input) ($895) to your list.We demontrated DA100 Signature with HP100 headphone amp at T.H.E. Show with great success.Thanks,KiApril Music USA 
What DAC can improve REGA Saturn?
Try the April Music's DA100 DAC with SP/DIF, Toslink, and USB inputs with discrete output stage that will give you the best bang for your bucks!Ki 
What is best amp for Maggie 3.6R
My 3.5Rs were the happiest when I fed them with Bryston 7Bst's.Ki 
Benchmark VS older ultrahigh end dac's in these...
There are many good DACs available in the market. In my opinion, most of them uses same chips for their input controls to correct jitter and other anormallies...and more chips for their output stages. The other trend lack of consideration for good... 
Need USB conversion for DAC
Benchmark is a good DAC but I believe April Music DA100 with USB input at $695 is better to my ears. 
Yamaha CT7000 Replacement Bulbs
Fcrowder:I have two CT7000s and one of them needs all the bubs. Maybe we can go togther in ordering the bubls.Keep me posted.Kiin Seattle 
Krell cast cables - Fakes, knock offs, counterfeit
All connectors should be the same Lemo sourced but the Krell CAST cable has the Krell mark on the cable itself.The beauty of CAST theory is that as long as you make a proper connection, the wires in cable doen't affect the sonic since it is using ... 
Horn Speakers
If you have two good corners in your room, I would recommend trying for a local pair of Khorns. Otherwise, a pair of Belle Klipsches could be had for your price range.There are many good discussions and expert advices on Klipsch forum:http://forum... 
USB DAC better than a Scott Nixon?
April Music Stello DA100.Ki 
Godfather of soul is gone.
Even with all of the troubles surrounded him, people will remember mostly the music he leaves behind - with it he lives on. 
Beatles on vinyl -- what to look for ...
How much are they on average to get new Japanese pressings? 
B&W Nautilus 800N . Best amp & preamp setup ?
Interesting...20w/ch...Did anyone try biamping the N800s with identical stereo power amps? I would imagine one has to disconnect the internal crossover and get an active crossover to do it right.Ki 
Hi Fi shop for phono cartridge in Tokyo?
Sorry for the delay.I did go to the Akihabara but didn't find the shop recommended and had to leave for the airport. I should have taken the taxi from the hotel and save time trying to locate the shop.However, I did visit several stores but didn't... 
Hi Fi shop for phono cartridge in Tokyo?
Thanks for the info.I am in Tokyo now so I will check them out today.Ki 
B&W Nautilus 800N . Best amp & preamp setup ?
My N800 are driven by Krell FPB 700Cx + KCT via CAST interface with excellent results. The N800s are great speakers as expected. I was surprised to hear good sound from a pair of vintage HK Citation IIs in mono (~130W/ch) but the bass couldn't kee...