Maybe Austin is just a haven for us "old" music lovers Hank. I have condidered a DIY project for the preamp I dream of, but with no electronics background, I don't know where to begin. It seems like it should be fairly easy though.
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MAIN-OPPO BDP-105 directly to Outlaw 7700, PS Audio P3, Axiom M80V3 (front), Axiom M60ti (rear), Axiom OS8V2, Axiom VP180, PS3, Sony SXRD 55 inch monitor

Bedroom-Outlaw RR2150, Rotel RCD 1072, Dana Audio model 1

Blue Jeans connection on both