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Can a simple DIY volume knob replace a pre-amp?
Thanks Gmood1, if I want to built one for my own, where can I get those parts? I also find a company call Placette, they make some passive pre-amp with remote control (that is very important!). Did anyone try that? 
Transport with volume control?
If your amp has a DAC built in, I think that will be a intergrated amp (pre and power in to one) and it will have volume control on it. 
airport express with i-tunes
Mschamberlin, Tri-vista is a SACD player with build in DAC. You can also make it work like a DAC, sending digital PCM to it and let it do the convertion. I am using wireless (wifi) on the airport and I think hardwire (using CAT5E network cable) mi... 
Transport with volume control?
I think on the transport it send out only digital signal. And digital is just 0 and 1. it will not have volume control. Volume control come in after the D/A convertion. 
airport express with i-tunes
I think you can send digital signal from itune to Airport express. And Airport express have a little optial output go to your DAC. However, the cable that Airport can use (mini toslink to toslink) is not so good. Sound is lest than what I hope for... 
van nuys californa
Hi Marv, my name is waiman and I am a newbee in audio (just 1 yr). I live in glendale but working in Van Nuys.May I join in you guys? 
Cremona Auditor, Decappo Or Proac 1sc?
Thank you guys. I have been doing some home work on the internet and talk to some friends. I think I will go for the Reference 3A. I am sure I will be happy man and sleep well every night! I am gong to post both my system when I am done. Feel free... 
need help with impedance on SF power 2
I set up every thing today and put the power 2 into 8 phms tap. I also have a line 2 pre amp. However, I felt that i need to turn the volume up to 60-70 (line 2 volume control from 0-95) in order to get a enough volume level. I check the bias and ... 
need help with impedance on SF power 2
Thank you, Gsselling & Kana813. The power 2 I got is actually SE version, they use the kt88. If I put it on 8 omh tap, will it shorten the life of the tube? 
need help with impedance on SF power 2
Thanks, I am going to try it. BTW, is the SF power 2 is OTL or it will alway keep the same power output(110w) in 2, 4 or 8. Which means, even I drop the ohms to 4, I still get 110w (not higher). Will that drop make the amp run not as stable or sou... 
Accuphase, MF Trivista OR Song?
BTW, I that ture accuphase balance output is reverse due to different fromat they use in Japan? What about Sony. I heard some people say just use the phase reverse on the pre-amp and that will correct them. Is that right? Or should I find some one...