bigkidz

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I finally realized wires do matter a LOT.
@czarivey the one with all the money!LOL 
I finally realized wires do matter a LOT.
Take me to your leader! 
Need under $1500 preamp for my system
Counterpoint SA-2000 and send it to me for modifications.  Sounds good stock but with upgrading the design it will compete with most anything.Happy Listening. 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
Again, just wondering what DACs $10K to $30K this was compared to.  That helps me understand how things sound different by the design and parts quality.  All parts have sound and I get more understanding when I know what things are compared to.  L... 
Smoke on my power amp
not sue where you are located but in the NYC area I can take a look at it 
Another new DAC: Audio Mirror
I just want to know what $10K DACs you are comparing this to.  I have a hard time believing these statements until I know the product and the comparison results.  I am sure the DAC is very nice sounding, not sure what league means either.Happy Lis... 
How do you audition speakers at a store?
To start I only being a few CDs that I am completely familiar with.  I use Dean Peer CD so I can hear a solo instrument first.  It has to sound like a real bass.  Ten I move to a solo piano CD, a vocal CD and then something that is complex so I ca... 
Can I cheat and not get caught?
Make an adaptor.  Once you modify a component people may not to buy it when you are ready to sell it.  Buy spades that will fit it, get some wire and connections to fit your current wire.  Use that as an adaptor if you get what I mean. 
Small room amp and speakers recommendation
Easy, Vandersteen monitors and sub-amp.  Contact Audio Connection John Rutan in Verona, New Jersey. 
Should I still buy a CD player? Suggest one?
Of all of the CD Players recommended here I would look at any Electrocompanient One Up CDP.  The are musical and the early models are going cheap from one to the current model 4.  It was more musical and involving then anything I saw mentioned abo... 
Wadia being sold for a third of it's retail
The CDPs have a warmish musical sound.  Well built.  Not sure how old the unit is but I picked up a nice pair of Vandersteen 5As for a song so someone who needs the cash is to your advantage. 
Need insight on these amps
First off like everyone has suggested, you have to try in your own system.  A number of years ago I heard an all Krell system with Sonus Faber Cremona speakers and it was breathtaking.  ARC products are decent but IMO there are better options.  I ... 
Pierre Lurne - Audiomeca
To all, I have try several times to contact him but he has not responded.  I will keep trying and post back here when/if I receive a response.Peter 
CD Player vs. music streaming
IMO unless you are looking for the best possible sound which would be a CD Transport and DAC you are probably better off getting a good streamer and a good DAC.  A transport and DAC will probably give you better layering of instruments for classic... 
Forever speakers around $5000
Find a good used pair of Vandersteen model 5As and enjoy them for a long time since they listed at $30K!  They will only get better as your equipment gets better.  Many adjustments to tune them to your room.Happy Listening.