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Feedback on following Set up
You might not be able to hear it without speakers. I remember listening to the turntable needle in the middle of the night when I was young but I don't think that would work with the naim cdp. 
Ayre AX7e MP vs ARC CD3 mk2
Efner, I know they repair almost anything. However this is the quote taken from the site about earlier model CD players that I was referring to. I'm sure they would do whatever they could. From ARC Website:Owners of CDT1 transports and CD1 and CD2... 
The Wall: Roger Waters 2010
I'd say a prime seat is on the floor about 20 rows back. I've seen a few shows from here and would recommend highly.I've also just shown up in Toronto or Phoenix, to get random seats, and had the best time ever. Seated off to right or left.Even if... 
The Wall: Roger Waters 2010
I saw the Sunday night show in Boston. Waters gave 110% through the entire performance. His creativity and passion were without bounds. A must see whether you are a Pink Floyd fan or alternatively if you think something is not quite right with the... 
The Wall: Roger Waters 2010
Good link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KYrAqAZfjs&feature=related 
Audio Research VS110, VS115?
I am interested too. I have the lower power vs55 and have heard the vs60 in my system and can't tell them apart. 6550c what do you find are the major similarities and differences between the two VS amps?I've also had a ref 110 in the mix for week ... 
How to listen to the good stuff?
Some dealers have excellent rooms and others do not. Maybe they rely upon the salesman to identify the best system that will fit your room. It seems like you have been to the latter and are just not satisfied. Do you read Socrates? Perhaps you are... 
Ayre AX7e MP vs ARC CD3 mk2
Thank you for the thoughts. I can't find anything wrong with the Ayre and agree than it is a state of the art player. I'll try to search out members that have the ARC and might want to trade for a while.Efner, I don't think ARC will repair the CD1... 
Ayre AX7e MP vs ARC CD3 mk2
Thanks for the reply Theo, I am using an SP16 and CX7eMP combination and agree with you on the good synergy between these components. It probably doesn't warrant the effort to list, pack, ship, have to deal with warranty issues etc.Any other compa... 
Zu Soul Superfly
Zumart. 
Zu Soul Superfly
Says $3495 when I looked. Cosmic carbon is in short supply and the next space shuttle doesn't launch till November. When they get more cosmic carbon the price will go down. 
Looking for warm sounding speakers
Reynaud's have a natural warmth that doesn't get in the way of transparency or timbre. They are lesser known for lack of US dealers but worth seeking out if have a chance. 
Audio Research Preamp Experts?
I have a SP16 and find in to be a great match with my speakers and other components. I think you need to define what it is that you are looking to combine with your system. What is your goal? 
Sealing ported enclosure to reduce boom
I had a pair of B&W's with what they called "bungs." I always got a kick out of that one. Seriously though, can every speaker have it's port sealed off? Could this damage a woofer in a design that was intended to "breath" more. 
I need a lower gain 12au7 for Mastersound
A friend lent me a 300 BPSE I think it was (24 watt 300b) and it was such a beautiful amplifier. I don't remember anything but a black quiet noise floor and beautiful blooming music with that amp.Is it something you notice during playback or is it...