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Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
Interesting option, thanks! 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
Thank you all for the input. I didn't know if I was splitting hairs with this or if indeed a universal player might compromise the audio side which is most important to me.  
Subwoofer pairing with new Magnepan .7's
Thanks all for the great input! I will explore these options in more depth... 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
I would think so. My thoughts are kind of "jack of all trades and master of none?" when it comes to universal players.  
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
Hmm, interesting... 
Subwoofer pairing with new Magnepan .7's
Thank you mofi! I did think of them as well... 
Subwoofer pairing with new Magnepan .7's
Thank you both for the advice! 
Advice for new Integrated amp please.
Thank you for your input! 
Advice for new Integrated amp please.
Great advice, thanks! 
Advice for new Integrated amp please.
Funny, I just sold my Maggies and want a "one-box-solution" amp to drive my new Triton 7's. Just don't feel I need all the current (and clutter) that my Emotiva mono-blocks provide. 
Advice for new Integrated amp please.
I agree. Seems the hybrids are a growing variety. read some good things about the Rogue though it is a bit on the ugly side. Lots of choices, the BADA has popped up in a few comments. The Athem 225 I had eyed yesterday has sold already. A'Gon alwa... 
Advice for new Integrated amp please.
Thank you. What I like about the Rogue (besides the reviews) is that they are made right in PA (i"m from upstate, NY) and that appeals to me. I've owned McIntosh for the same reason. I'd like to simplify from the Emotiva mono-blocks and pre-amp (3... 
Advice for new Integrated amp please.
The Rougue Sphinx is class D + tube pre. The tweeter in the Triton 7's is a version of the old Heil Air Motion tweeter. Or a mini-ribbon I guess. I would think a tube pre section would mate very well with that. I get the sense my Emotiva separates... 
Advice for new Integrated amp please.
A tube hybrid intrigues me. Best of both worlds perhaps. 
Advice for new Integrated amp please.
Interesting. I just placed an offer on one that just listed here. He'd like $675.00 for it. I haven't committed yet but the price seems fair enough...