Hello - I'm rather clueless about this, so I'll just put it out there:

I received an old NAD 7020 stereo receiver from a friend, and am trying to use it as a pre-amp for my NAD 218 TXH power amp (KEF reference speakers...). It's not working - I keep hearing a loud, repetitive popping through the speakers - not good!

Has anyone heard any news good, bad or indifferent on the new Outlaw 2200 M Blocks? Mono blocks with 200W for $328 ea.

Is there a concensus out there for which may be the best rca digital cable in this price range? This will be used with my Stello DA220 DAC. Thanks.

What is the hierarchy of the Naim players - good, better, best?
What is approximate cost of each?
Suggested US distributor?
Finally, compared to Unico CD?
Thanks

Hi everyone.I am currently using a Denon 2803 av receiver with Paradigm Monitor 7's,CC-370 Centre,Infinity BETA ES250 surrounds and a PS-1200 Sub.The true stereo performance of the Denon is not great and I would like to add a component or whatever to get better stereo from it.
The path i'm thinking is either a Power amplifier connected to my Denon's pre-outs or a Integrated Amplifier the same way.I will also have a dedicated CD player for stereo.The components that i'm looking at are:
CD Player
Vincent CD-S6 Hybrid CD-Player
Power Amplifier

I've had a Rega Planet 2000 for more than five years and have been quite happy with it. A few months ago, it started having difficulty reading some of my cds. I'd do a good cleaning and sometimes this would do the trick. Eventually it would read nothing or start skipping. I took it to a repair shop. They replaced something called an optical pickup head (Sony K55-213B) for a bit over $100.