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Parasound vs Primaluna vs Alternatives
I have both Parasound and Primaluna units...The PL is the current Dialogue Premium HP configuration--Well built and for sale ...Less than 65 hours use use.... 
Best Speakers For Electronica Music
good speakers 
can i improve my system with a better cd player?
I would advise a used --Quad CDP2 --.......it still crushesall players in the 1000 dollar "new" bracket....check it out ...but must be cpd2 not the cdp...Blotto 
Amp candidates for ATC Loudspeakers
I suggest you audition the ATC SIA 2x150 integrated.use cardas golden ref. interconnects and nordost viperpower cord...have spent extensive time testing various cable pairings with the ATC 35s and ATC 40s. 
Best amps for Totem hawks?? please help
One with and excellent tone adjustments to tame the highs-ouch- did I just hear that 
Best Amp/Pre-amp combo for $2000 -2200
quad 909 + quad 99 pre..............disregard quad-linksupplied (although it is a balanced connect) and use cardas golden referencei use this with a 3rd quad piece the "cpd-2"//careful observation will find you a 909 and 99 pre foraround 1400--eve... 
Balanced vs. unbalanced
On an electrical circuit way of thinking balanced always seemed "BETTER" to me...Now to the world of sonics broughtto you by your instruments--your ears!! I have been through the balanced/ unbalanced system changes and comparison for 10 years now ... 
BV Audio P10
Have the same BV amp/preamp setup..................TheP10 preamp also has an excellent phono stage. The pair are dead quiet with excellent image and sound staging.Highly recommended with balance output cd players!! 
Integ Amps - Krell 400xi or Musical Fidelity A3.5
Facten--Hi..............................I have had both units..............the krell --to my ears -- is a far superior unit..however ,I would inform you that although it is not mentioned often, the Krell is used to best sonic advantage with the XL... 
Wharfedale Opus owners
BVaudio//After havng my setup for a year=( on a 1 to 10 scale // 10 beng the best )sound stage width= 7.5sound stage depth= 8.0sound stage hght = 8.5imaging = 9.0Detail = 9.0bass definition = 8.5bass output = 8.5mid outut = 8.5mid def. = 9.0mid ou... 
Wharfedale Opus owners
opus1 speakers/ Bvaudio P10 preamp,,Two-BVaudio PA300AmpsQuad CDP (current model) Tri wired with Guerrilla Audiocoppers on top and mid and silvers on bottom.. 
BVaudio A300s
the trick is to buy 2!!! bi amping these units will sendyour system into another realm...1/bv P10 pre amp2/ bv PA 300 ixwharfedale opus 1scary 308 cdp 
Still pondering Paradigms
Ihave paradigm 40s- refernce v3s///Good but i think over priced!!!---If you can save a little more get the ATC SCM 35s an excellent seaker for $2000.00. Also for less money do the Axiom 80Ts---also made in Canada as are the Paradigms Check out the...