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You know you're an audiophile if--
If you start telling white lies to your loved ones to snick that new gear in to your house without getting caught.For us, this obsession is quest for happiness it-self...On push of few buttons, we are transported to the never never land of nirvana... 
What should I upgrade
If you really like your system, perhaps you can just enjoy the music and not tinker with it - human beings have this psychological need to venture out and experience something new, and this can get costly in hifi real fast.You know about the law o... 
Do I need a DAC?
You might want to download free softwares to improve the sound - asio4all, and foobar.A good DAC will improve the sound, but if you are happy with the sound, I would just enjoy it.Your rest of the system is good enough for it to show the improveme... 
Adcom GFA-5802 -vs- Parasound HCA-3500 Amps?
Parasound amps are not the most durable ones - they tend to break down quite a bit. I would look at either Acurus or higher Aragon as mentioned above. 
Neutral or warm? Which do you prefer?
I changed my interface from a computer (USB DAC) from a warm one to a more neutral sounding one, and it just sings!Thank you everyone for your input - made my day... 
Anyone enjoy their amp's sound more than music?
Thanks for all the posts! ...very interesting... 
Perhaps a stupid question, .... but...
I would get a nice non-usb DAC.This opens up rout to higher end and more satisfying, heftier sound.I heard that the music streamer upgrade is not significant, while there are so many great DACs around on used market. 
Which adcom sounds best?
I just won 5400 model on an auction.I can't wait to hear it.Thanks a lot to all the posters for their voice of experience! 
Best Integrated, period.
Accessories4less has AI-2000 for $1100 if anyone is interested.It's the more powerful model with phono stage. 
Speaker comparisons
I too like Proacs - perhaps it was the elctronics that added to the bass and the impressive presentation.I think Dyns have this lively sound that's impressive, but proacs are nice speakers as well... If you really want bass, you can always add a n... 
Neutral or warm? Which do you prefer?
Sincere thanks to all the posters!I had fun reading them, and learned a lot...You guys are great to have around, for questions on hifi. 
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following
I just bought the 30 model for $1400 including stands for my friend. I hope he likes them.They are comfortable to listen to for hours on, without listening fatigue.They seem to do classical music well.I am excited about them. 
Advice for a two channel amp
You can get a used adcom pre and power - make sure it's the later model with 4 no.s GFA-5400 power amp, as the earlier had problems of blowing up speakers when they fail.Their pre amps have Phono stage - just make sure the model no. supports it ju... 
Advice for a two channel amp
You can get a used adcom pre and power - make sure it's the later model with 4 no.s GFA-5400 power amp, as the earlier had problems of blowing up speakers when they fail.Their pre amps have Phono stage - just make sure the model no. supports it ju... 
Which adcom sounds best?
Thanks a lot to all the poster!Daneal, which one sound the best to you?What is the difference between the 555 and 555 II model?Did the 5500 sound similar to 555?Cheers,