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is ayre qb-9 dac better than cx7e mp?
And the more happy I will be listening to it while you are still in ignorant bliss with your outdated CD player.... tee he he. 
is ayre qb-9 dac better than cx7e mp?
The CX7e is a very good CD player, but still, it's a CD player... it has no chance to compete with something like a LINN DS. 
Warm Sounding Speakers
Mirage speakers on SS is not "warm" at all. 
is ayre qb-9 dac better than cx7e mp?
LINN CD players are nothing like the DS. LINN was not great at making CD players... they sounded good (when they worked). The LINN Ikemi was a great player for the money, but with these DS units, you would be very surprised at the sound difference... 
Warm Sounding Speakers
Krell electronics will not work well with SF speakers... 
subs for Sonus Faber Cremona M floor standing
REL makes the best "musical" subs, period. And they sound great with SF speakers. NEVER cross over your main speakers through a subwoofer. 
is ayre qb-9 dac better than cx7e mp?
If you are happy with it, that is all that matters. 
is ayre qb-9 dac better than cx7e mp?
Have you tried one? Either of you? I thought not. 
Warm Sounding Speakers
Warm sound will almost always require tubes, but I love all the Sonus Faber speakers I have owned (which is about 4 different models over the years). Still currently using the Sonus Faber Cremona. Not sure how it would sound with your Krell. 
is ayre qb-9 dac better than cx7e mp?
The connection itself is inferior... and, no, I am talking about your ignorance sir. 
Magico Q7 . . . wow
Too bad my posts are being filtered... sad. 
Wyred 4 Sound DAC1 or DAC2?
I had a DAC-2 - very nice piece for the money. It took a LINN DS to beat it. It was nice to get rid of the laptop and USB cable. For the money though, it is hard to beat the W4S DAC-2. When I sold it, I only lost like $300 after owning it for a ye... 
3 identical fronts or dedicated CC
If you look at big theater or THX setups, the front three speakers are IDENTICAL in many cases. I use three center channels... best way to go in my opinion. 
is ayre qb-9 dac better than cx7e mp?
Ignorance is bliss... 
Analytical or Musical Which way to go?
Any speaker I have heard that is analytical is too sharp for my ears. My ears are too sensitive to high frequency. I can hear things in a room that almost nobody else around me can hear... my wife, friends, etc. A slight humm or buzz, etc. This is...