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Anyone know what tweeter Wilson speakers are using
Yes, it's a several generation old Focal tweeter. AFAIK, it's the only company Focal still sells to. 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
For reference, the dealer has also already delivered several pieces of the 532 and the 53 to his customers. It sounds like Levinson is telling you what you want to hear to keep you happy (they've done a lot to piss off their dealers in recent year... 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
You must be right. I'm sure my dealer just happened to machine a 512 badge, a new enclosure, jam a VOSP mechanism in there and solder on some electronics just to pull one over on me. 
high end single box cdp's for redbook quality only
The information regarding the X-01 Ltd. and X-01D2 is accurate. 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
Actually, the 001 was straight out of the box with zero hours (although I understand that Burmester does burn in the units at the factory, which, if true, every manufacturer should do imo). The Levinson had been out on the floor for about three we... 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
I think I was a little too harsh on the 512 earlier. In comparison to the Burmester 001 I found the 512 less dynamic; it was very midrange focused with a sweet, lush and slower sound that may be conducive to female vocals and small ensemble perfor... 
iPod docking station - Belkin vs Wadia vs Arcam
Price range and what CDP are you currently using? 
iPod docking station - Belkin vs Wadia vs Arcam
If you're going to use the DAC in the ipod why even waste your time. 
best interconnects and power cables for Ayre
Before you worry about cables you've got to fix your source. As noted above, it would be helpful to know your speakers as well. 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
Just some CDs my dealer had (Dave Matthews, Kind of Blue, classical, etc.); I don't really pay attention to SACD performance as the selection of titles isn't nearly broad enough for my tastes. I'm going back with my own CDs next week for a proper ... 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
I was very unimpressed by the 512 in comparison to the Burmester 001 in a demo earlier this week but I'll be back next week to demo them again against a unit I know well, the X-01 Ltd, this time in a proper environment. I really like the styling o... 
New Focal Grande Utopia EM
Well, there are two Nova "equivalents". The one with the EM woofer will clock in around that ballpark. 
New Sony Back-Lit LED ... When?
It's XBR8 which will come in 46" and 55" sizes at $5000 and $7000 pricepoints, respectively. October release is estimated. 
So warm like any players made from England.
Siltech is one ime. 
MIT Power Cables What is the way to go?
That was sweet, lol.