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Musical Fidelity X DAC V8 Tube/SS Anyone???
I have this DAC and think it is incredible for the price. The only issue with it is the USB input, which seems to be an afterthought. If you really want a good USB DAC go with a Benchmark, otherwise I have no complaints about the X-DACv8. I have s... 
Benchmark Dac1 - next step recommendations please
While my office audio system is hooked up to my computer, I actually listen to music with a squeezebox 3 -> Musical Fidelity X-DACv8 as a source and have been very happy with the results. 
Best Speakers for 2channel Music
You might take a look at era Design 4 or 5. I am using a pair of Design 4s with a REL sub for 2 channel music and quite happy with the results. I briefly drove my era Design 4s with an HK 3480 while waiting for my A5 integrated to arrive. The HK d... 
Why do headphones sound so good...
I have found that headphones sound different, not always better. Since you do not have to deal with room acoustics, it is easier to design a good set of full range headphones. These are easier to drive and do not have the amplification requirement... 
B&W vs FOCAL
While I have not spent much time at the higher end, of the B&W and Focal spectrum, they are both great speaker companies. I currently own a Nautilus 804 based setup as my reference system, and Focal Electra 905s as a channel system in my offic...