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Best CD Player HDCD under $1000US
oops, yes, that was a typo. Thanks for pointing that out Hesson11. 
Best CD Player HDCD under $1000US
You might want to consider a used Arcam FMJ CD32. It has a dcs ring dac and HDCD. 
Universal Player question
Precisely, a hybrid SACD has a redbook layer, hence the name. Most players should have a manual option to switch between the SACD layer and the redbook layer. It seems that occasionally your player has trouble with identifying that the CD is a hyb... 
B&W 803S Speakers
http://www.drhifi.net.au/New%20Equipment/B&W/803S/803S.htm 
Interested in Focal Scala Utopias
James63,Thank you, I like to think so.I really appreciate your comment on the aesthetics as I made a conscious effort to address that aspect while building my system. While performance is paramount, performance isn't mutually exclusive from presen... 
Interested in Focal Scala Utopias
Hraouf1,I am not sure who your question is directed at, but if it's me, you can just click on the word "System" next to my username at the bottom of any of my posts and you will get all the details regarding my system. 
Avalon Eidolon Diamond-Worth it?
Well, if the Time and, particularly, the Isis are anything to go by, the diamond tweeter is fantastic and the performance of the upper echelon Avalon speakers is beyond reproach. 
MIT Cables for Spectral
Yes, the MA series cables are made to work with Spectral. MIT cables are the only cables for a Spectral set up. 
EMM CDSA SE Player, How many hours required
You might as well wait for the preamp as you will need to break in its input as well. No point in going through break in twice. 
EMM CDSA SE Player, How many hours required
Fair enough. Depends upon your tolerance for mood swings from your electronics ;) 
EMM CDSA SE Player, How many hours required
Just put it on repeat for 200-300 hours and mute your preamp. Then listen and enjoy. 
APL Hi-Fi NWO-4.0SE CD Player Review
Very nice. 
8 gauge vs 10 gauge OF speaker cable
In my experience, gauge of cable is not the determining factor for performance. 
Best reciever for video and audio--B K, Arcam, ???
Arcam is allegedly fantastic sounding but when I was discussing the unit with my local dealer earlier this year, he indicated that there are a lot of quirks with the 600 such that he couldn't recommend it. Given that, try before you buy if you can. 
What is the best Sasha or Maxx3 ?
Concur with Kurt tank. The Sasha will be plenty and you will likely have to treat the room (thick rug, bass traps in front corners and panels at first reflection points at the least and maybe even behind your listening position).