sb_caribou

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Are Their any Tube Preamp with Home Theater Bypass?
Aesthetix Calypso.    
What's the best non-DAC streamer?
doug are you looking for a truly wireless streamer or are you ok with one that would need to be bound by ethernet connection?  The above suggestions seem good, but not clear to me whether they all operating "wireless" 
10 db or 20 db attenuator?
Thanks both for taking the time to respond.   
Vandersteens, PSB or something else?
Thanks all for taking the time to provide me with input on the speakers.  There are a few dealers in the area.  For me, it is really a lack of time to properly check them all out on the right electronics.  Hence, my post to get a few ideas and per... 
Vandersteens, PSB or something else?
Thanks for the comments.  Maggies.  Hmmm.  Hadn't thought of those.  You think they'd be good at delivering the home theater angle too?   
James Cotton dead at 81
Saw him live a few times about 20 years ago - great shows.  If you enjoy the blues, his High Compression album a must have.  
Bookshelf speaker recommendation
Thanks for the ideas. I'm thinking passive at this point. I'll look into these. 
Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
I echo the many comments made by others regarding the 7's. When I visited Audio Connection on Saturday for the Vandersteen event, the electronics were mostly Aesthetix - Rhea, Calypso, Atlas, with Audio Research CD player and I don't know what kin... 
Troubles w/ Cary 306 SACD cutting off discs at end
Picked up a used unit a few weeks ago and have not noticed it. So far I've listened to mostly hybrid sacds and HDCD. Great sounding unit. 
CD Player Suggestions w/ HDCD for McIntosh System?
Thanks for the input. I'll try to audition these. 
Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD
It would be great to get feedback and direct comparisons of the following from these 2 players head to head:RedbookHDCDSACD 
Pre-amp suggestions for MC 402 amp
Thanks folks for the comments. I've listened to the 2200 and it sounded great. As for SS, would the 46 have home theater bypass capabilities and what would the differences be b/w these 2 (sonic & features)? I'd also like to A/B Mac to at least... 
Dali Helicon 400's or other with current Mac gear
Any more info. about the Dali Helicon - Mc combo? Do they image well? How's the soundstage? Curious about this combo myself.