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Looking for great cd player with analog volume
RA Opus 21 
Speaker Break-in
I've broken in several pais of speakers and they always change significantly over time. More than any other component. Many things can change and improved bass is one of them. Don't make any judgements yet. But after all, they are monitors. 
What speaker is best for Mcintosh 6900?
The Mcintosh can drive just about anything. I think it goes great with Tannoy. 
Hi Fi burnout.
Gthirteen is so right!!! By all means avoid the second system!!! Trust me on this one, I know what I'm talking about. You get a main system that you're happy with, and your wife is tired of the changes anyway, then suddenly you think, oh, I'll sta... 
Down-graded and happy?
It would be really hard to downgrade, but it would be nice to simplify. 
Hi Fi burnout.
If one gets to this point I wouldn't sell it all off because you'll most likely have to buy again later. Just sit with it for a long time and enjoy it just as you would enjoy the Sony. Unless you really want to downsize and declutter. Then by all ... 
Exemplar Denon 2900. WOW Need owner advice.
I actually have not heard the static pop when you press play that some have noticed. The snap/pop that I described is pretty loud and happens randomly. I'm not loooking at the machine when it happens so i can't comment on where specifically it hap... 
Exemplar Denon 2900. WOW Need owner advice.
What kind of tubes are used in the Denon 2900 and is it normal for the component to periodically snap/pop? 
Power Cord for Resolution Audio Opus 21
TG Audio 688 or SLVR. Both work great with the Opus 21. So did the Audience PowerChord. 
Art Audio Carissa vs deHavilland 845 tube amps
Ah, my post popped up : ) The question of is the deHavilland "veiled" was an unfortunate one based on reading only a few comments. I have heard many times after this post that they are not veiled at all. I will soon hear one of the deHavilland Ios... 
McIntosh MC402
I don't think there is one definition of what "audiophiles" prefer. Virtually every component sounds slightly different from another one, each a different flavor. To be an audiophile, at least to me, means 1) you love music and 2) you search for t... 
Are the Denons the Best Universals to Mod?
I can't compare the various players for you, but I have a Denon 2900 from Exemplar and it is outstanding. The build quality is strong and the sound is incredible. In my experience, a tube output stage really works so that is what I would look for.... 
Supratek vs. Thor?
I heard the Thor amp on Alon speakers a year or two ago and it was really, really nice! Very memorable. The Thor amps were also in use. It could be that the circular design makes them less valuable on the used market? 
Exemplar Denon 2900. WOW Need owner advice.
What's the break-in time to the point where you can listen to the 2900 and say, OK, let's play? 
Large sweetspot
Tannoy Definition series (discontinued) or Duevel Bella Lunas. I own the former, I've ordered the latter, largely for the expanded sweet spot.