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Need thoughts on Canary & Cary
Always go with the company which provides superior customer service and support. Do a forum search; you'll find all of the information needed to make your decision.Good luck! 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
>>I bet we all believe our CDP is the most "analog" sounding one.<<I don't.Nor do I expect my digital front end to sound "analog like". 
Tyler Acoustic Linbrook Super Towers
Looks like eharmony.com really works.I'm a believer. (eharmony that is) 
Have you seen Eric Clapton at his best?
>>Not if Ry Cooder and Sonny Landreth are still alive.<<Yes indeed. 
Berning ZH270 vs 845 SET amp
>>SET amps take a special speaker and as you say has its limitations<<All amplifiers have limitations. 
Cables that cost more than the speakers?
Wow, a wolf in sheep's clothing.Shame on you. 
Best Balanced Tube Preamplifier
I'm sure there will be a number of worthy contendors in the forthcoming posts. Unfortunately they will only represent "my favorite(s)".You and your system can only determine the "best".Good luck and be prepared for some very nice recommendations. 
Vintage vinyl or new reissues?
I'm with Pops. Very few, including the 45RPM reissues, are as nice as the originals.I have about 3 dozen reissues and for the most part it was money I could have spent more wisely. 
acoustic zen bi,s or shotgun?
I've never heard electric zen but the Acoustic Zen line of cables is very high value. I have no affiliation with the company. 
Cables that cost more than the speakers?
>>Money in wire first, then equipment ...<<No, that's just plain wrong. You have it backwards.Equipment first and wire last. You'll find 9 out of 10 knowledgable audiophiles follow that path.And that's the name of that tune. 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Teajay and others,Please email or call me regarding X-01D2. Outside of specifications, availability, etc. IMO, a retailer has no business commenting on his product(s) here. 
Thiel 7.2 and the 3.7
Tell them you're with the IRS.:-) 
Cables that cost more than the speakers?
>>Whatever limitations are there from cable that's it<<I'll take my chances with a pair of $12,000 speakers and mediocre cables as opposed to a $3,000 pair of speakers and super cables. 
THE EXTERNAL DIGITAL CLOCK
Comparing the benefits of an audio mat to an external clock is laugh out loud ridiculous.John McEnroe would have said, "you can't be serious". 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Rene,I have an X-01D2 here.Please private email for more info.Thank you.Disclaimer: Esoteric retailer