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Who has a separate DVDA and SACD player?
Whatever. 
Who has a separate DVDA and SACD player?
Kr4, what preamp did you like best of those 3? 
Esoteric DV-50 break in
I would like to hear from those that have compared the CD playback of the DV-50 against another player and get their opinions of its red book performance, preferably against a quality dedicated red book player. Anyone? 
Which amplifier to drive B&W Nautilus 802?
In lieu of a couple responses, I agree with the more good power you can give them the better, this line likes power. Jayctoy suggested the Plinius SA100, I disagree with this. I have talked with dealers that agree the SA250 is a nice match but the... 
Which amplifier to drive B&W Nautilus 802?
Bombaywalla gives some very good choices. I can simply share my experience with N803's; I had a Levinson No.383 and a BAT VK-200 powering them with ok results, at best. A switch to the Rowland Concentra II, more powerful btw, and this made a HUGE ... 
Best $8000 stereo system- used
Since my local audio buddies, Seth and Phil, have chimed in, I will add my two cents. Phil has a VERY good system that easily meets your budget. His system is: Plinius 8200 MkII integrated, Sony 999(?) CD player, Jean-Marie Reynaud speakers, Audie... 
The Listening Chair - What type do you use?
Wheelchair...and I still think a remote is a must! ;) 
TDK MA-R, TDK MA-XG, Maxell Vertex, Sony Metal Mas
I have not, but if I remember corrctly from my time on the Nak mailing list, the Sony tapes were prefered. 
Impedance mismatches between pre and amp do this?
You raise an interesting question that I hope some of those with greater knowledge can answer.Many times we argue, one says a product is great, another disagrees; I wonder if some of this is due a mismatch, such as impedance mismatches as you ment... 
Comments on the Meridian 504 FM Tuner
BTW, Go to the FM Tuners Yahoo Group and post your question, you may get your best answers there. 
Comments on the Meridian 504 FM Tuner
I personally have no experience with any of the tuners you list except the Fanfare. That said, I will give my opinion, no shortage of that. I would suspect the Meridian to better all those you have listed. Everything I have ever read on the Meridi... 
Are internet sales taking business or not?
Maybe if there wasn't so much mark up locally; one wouldn't look to the 'net if they could get it locally for a simliar price. Then again, there will be those that want many services from the local dealer that add to the cost...Maybe it is a fault... 
Harbeth 40 speakers
Hi Paul, welcome to A-gon and for a great reply; I hope you can contribute more. 
Harbeth 40 speakers
America, did you ever get M40's? 
speaker comparison
I will suggest the Jean-Marie Reynaud Trente also, not only very good speaker but you may be surprised at the bass as well. To fit your price range you would have to look at used.