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Audio Research CD 8
Marty:Let me/us know your reaction to hearing the Naim HDX! 
Audio Research CD 8
Marty:To sum it up, the Naim HDX is very, very close to the sound quality of an expensive vinyl front end. I listen to vinyl more than CD for several reasons, and vinyl's richer, fuller, more musical sound is right at the top of the list. The Naim... 
Audio Research CD 8
This is not a direct answer to your question but rather a suggestion for your consideration. I own the CD7 and love it. I have heard the CD8 and yes, it is better overall but not enough so for me to make the change. I would suggest that you consid... 
Changing to bookshelf speakers. Recommendations?
DeVore Fidelity 3XL! 
Verity Audio Leonore and Finn
The Leonore has extended lower and upper ranges and a far better midrange than the Finn. A noticeable improvement in the bass compared to the excellent Fidelio Encore which I own. The FE and Leonore are both sonically excellent. I have not heard t... 
Verity Audio midrange drivers?
As I recall, Verity uses the same midrange in the Fidelio Encore (discontinued), Leonore, Parsifal Ovation, Sarastro, and Lohengrin II. The Finn uses a different midrange than the one used by the above, but Verity claims the Finn's midrange as wel... 
HELP Dahlquist afficionados needed.........
I had the DQ-20i's for several years. They were NMT 15 inches away from the back wall in a room that was 13 feet by 18 feet and they were centered on the shorter wall. That positioning resulted in a highly enjoyable musical presentation. I loved t... 
If you had 1500 to 2000$ to spend
Another vote for Anthem. 
Sonus Faber Electa Amator mk I vs Auditor M
I have heard the Auditor M's and the Guarneri's fill a 16' x 30' LR with great weight and extension. I agree with Milimetr that the Guarneri's are more transparent than the Auditor M's; both drivers are far superior in the Guarneri's. I have heard... 
Help me chose: Verity - PBN Montana - Gemme Audio
I have the Verity Fidelio Encores in my secondary system and I love them. They are extremely accurate and detailed but not what I would call organic. They will very accurately let you hear the quality of your music source and other upstream compon... 
digital front end to rival best vinyl?
Koegz et al:The Naim HDX has an internal DAC that works just fine, but you also have the option to use an external Naim or other DAC. I heard the HDX most recently at "Naim Night" at Don Better's home and that time he was using a Naim external DAC... 
Looking for new speakers?
Suggest you consider the Vandersteen Quattros. They can be tuned to your room and so placement close to a rear wall should not be a problem. They are in your price range (used). And the best part is that these speakers are wonderful! 
Short List of the Best 20K Speakers
I just auditioned (again) the Devore Fidelity Reference Silverbacks. It is getting more and more difficult to not pull the trigger on these incredibly musical and beautiful full range speakers. They sell for around $17000 new but outperform a lot ... 
Short List of the Best 20K Speakers
A second vote for the Verity Parsifal Ovation and two REL B-2 sub-based systems. That combo is pushing the upper $20K range if purchased new. 
Turntable to go with NAD and B&W's..Vpi, Rega etc
Do you have a budget in mind that you would like to share? That would help responders who might want to offer suggestions.