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Has anyone heard Rega's Isis CDP?
Hooper, Thanks for your reply. Maybe the Osiris was holding it back.Meiwan & Stanwal thanks for your info. I will check HifiCritic's review.Theo, it sounds like with top gear the Isis really shined. As always system matching is quite important... 
Resolution Audio - Cantata
Thanks for your responses. They all are very favorable. Keep them coming. 
advantage of seperates vs integrated
The debate will never be settled, however my mind was changed when I purchased a Neodio NR600 Signature integrated. I went from Air Tight 300b/Joule Electra ME300 seperates to the Neodio and can't be happier. So yes an integrated amp can perform w... 
SS for Merlins VSMs?
Paul,I have been a tube man for years believing that there could be no SS that I would like as well as a great tube system. I tried Pass, TRL, Rowland, and more but none to my ears were as enjoyable as a great tube system until now.I have discover... 
Best preamp: Viola, Jadis, F.M. or Jeff Rowland ?
I have owned the Joule Electra LA 300ME for the past year+ and my search for a great preamp is over. How does it compare to the above mentioned preamps, I can't tell you. I have compared the LA 300ME to some other high priced pres and for my ear t... 
RCA to XLR adapters?
Thanks for all of the responses.Bob 
Preamp Options
Since you live in San Francisco you could check out the Shindo products at Pitch Perfect Audio. 
Resolution Audio - Cantata
Thanks for the replies, anyone else? 
Who has heard the ARC DSI-200?
Anyone else? Thanks Cmalak. 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
Bill,Thanks for the feedback.Bob 
Review: Tube Research Labs Dude Tube preamp
I am considering buying the Dude for a second system. Has anyone compared the Dude to the Electra Joule 300ME that I have in my current system? 
Best U.S.A. speakers?
High Emotion Audio could qualify for the best USA made monitor system. They make their own drivers and cabinets.If you consider most American made speakers are using imported drivers the actual number of 100% American made is very small. 
Amps in the same class as Pass XA.5 series
Everyone is listing SS amps. I have owned a couple of Pass amps and really enjoyed them but I am now driving my speakers with a really good tube amp and would have a hard time going back to SS. If you are open to tube amps there are numerous choic... 
Review: Conrad Johnson CT5 Tube preamp
Don't buy it new. Buy a used one on audiogon and then compare the two. If you decide to sell the CT5 you will proably sell it close to what you paid. 
Room Size v Speakers
If you are looking at horn speakers take a look at the Owalds Mill website. I am looking at the minis for my 14'x18' x 10' room. A good horn speaker is hard to beat.