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Is Audio Bluebook dead?
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Would Peachtree Decco be a step up from Rogue 66?
Thanks everyone. I guess I was wondering if a preamp+DAC combo would be better bang for the buck than separates. Sounds like the standard route of adding a DAC is the way to go... 
Vandersteen 2/3 vs. 3A MM de Capo vs. GMA Europa
Rebbi, thanks for the Ohm suggestion. I started checking into them and they look very interesting... 
Vandersteen 2/3 vs. 3A MM de Capo vs. GMA Europa
Thanks everyone for the responses. This is very helpful. Re: deCapo and Europa, has anyone heard them in a large room like mine?Re: Vandy 3A Sigs, will the Threshold amp be sufficient to drive them? 
Vandersteen 2/3 vs. 3A MM de Capo vs. GMA Europa
Would my Threshold (it is 100W/ch) be enough to drive the 3A sigs? Is the room too big for 2ce Sig? I read they are easier to drive. 
Advice on upgrade of a 2.1 audio setup
Elevick, I appreciate your advice. I'm going to try a dedicated 2ch preamp (it is already on its way), but I can see that I might eventually get to a setup with a good pre/pro instead. My HT is 4.1 (phantom center) so I don't worry about center in... 
Advice on upgrade of a 2.1 audio setup
Elevick, thanks for the follow up.Could you elaborate on killing the theater end of things? I realize that my setup won't improve my 4.1 HT setup much from what I have now. I'm fine with that; I want to improve my 2.1 side. Will it degrade HT? How? 
Advice on upgrade of a 2.1 audio setup
Elevick, I have considered the 5ch amp + AV preproc route but decided against it. I'm fine with the receiver as AV preproc and amplifier for surround. I wanted to put all the money into the 2ch part of the system.What b&k preamp would you reco... 
Advice on upgrade of a 2.1 audio setup
OK, I have just bought a Threshold S/200 Stasis amp here. I hope I made a right decision. That puts me on a path to separate preamp. Can anybody recommend a preamp that will pair well with the Threshold (no more than $500 used)? It needs to have t... 
Advice on upgrade of a 2.1 audio setup
Elevick/Artizen65 thanks for pointing me towards integrated amps. Music Hall Mambo looks like a nice amp but it doesn't have HT bypass or pre outs from what I was able to gather. MF M5 looks like a great match to my needs although a bit more expan...