bgrazman

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What's your High End best buy/unknown components?
Supratek-- see the "best preamps under $10k" thread 
Newbie to analog: Hi end rigs $2-5K on used market
I went with a VPI Aries, JMW-10, Shelter 501... comfortably in the middle of your range & outstanding sound! 
tube preamps
what about the Supratek Syrah?See the thread about "best preamp" 
How Do Odyssey Amps Stack Up To McCormack Amps.
AND... Steve McCormack (now SMCAudio.com) does fantastic mod's of his old equipment (now, he's not trying to reach cost/performance points...but to provide service).I have a DNA 0.5 Revision A and to my ear, it blows away amps costing 4-5X as much. 
Relationship between McCormack and CJ?
... and Steve, if anybody didn't know it, has a new company (SMCAudio) that modifies McCormack equipment....I have his DNA 0.5 Rev. A + amplifier & it blows away amps costing 4-5 times as much.Their website is smcaudio.com. 
Review: Dunlavy Audio Labs SC-III Speaker
I also have the SC-3's and love'em.For those of you who don't have a long wall to put them on, do not despair! About a year ago, I moved & now have a small room... (11X12X9)... after lots of experimenting with positioning, I have had good luck... 
amps for dunlavy sc4
I've got the sc3's... and they LOVE the Steve McCormacks DNA 0.5 Rev. A (Steve's new outfit is SMCAudio... and the mod's turn a good amplifier into a great performer...) 
What is the best speaker for a small room 10X11
I'm not unhappy with the tonal balance of the room, just the imaging.... I'm working on isolating the sources better (just built a sand box topped with 1" stone plate for the VPI), but keep wanting more...In terms of current placement, I'm current... 
Meridian Transport Help
I just started using my 506.24 as a transport (bought an outboard DAC)---so far so good. Very stable & dramatically improved sound... 
MIT Love 'em or Hate 'em
love 'em upstream of the preamp... hated them between the pre & the amp...tweakers delight... 
Any gear you wish you had bought or not sold??
Sometimes I wish I hadn't sold the pair of Dynaco ST-70's I had some years ago.... from what I've read, they continue to improve with age... & are still a great place to start modifying.... Haven't taken a soldering iron out in anger in too lo... 
New TT for around 2000--- need some advice
save your bux & go for the aries with the JMW 10. I also have a small room (10X11), and have had no issues with vibration problems...happy listeneing... 
Suggestions for a DAC
thanks to all.sounds like I might just stay put for a while... probably focus on upgrading the preamp next....look out hovland sellers!good listening, brent