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DAC/Transport to a one box CD - need suggestions
If it was me and I was looking for a one box player today I would also choose the RA Opus 21. It's simply fantastic. Yes, it's two boxes, but they're small and fit onto one shelf. Plus you can run it direct if you ever choose to. But you might als... 
Audio Note Dac 1.1x
The AN DACs are enjoyable and engaging, but no they are not the most resolving DACs. 
Comparisons between AZ Hologram & Audio Note Lexus
Not sure what you mean by single biwired? I have four cables running for each speaker, two positive and two negative. The cost is justified with the Lexus IMO but if you ever go with silver wire then you really have to think about it! 
Comparisons between AZ Hologram & Audio Note Lexus
Yes, go biwired. I just purchased a pair of biwired Lexus for my Trentes and it sounds beautiful! 
Audio Note copper vs silver cables: opinions?
Thanks for the comments. I was referring to AN UK. 
I've finally lost it
Don't go there. if you don't go there you won't know what you're missing. Just enjoy your current system and go spend money on CDs you don't have. Discover the music for a while. Trust me it's fun. 
Diana Krall, Norah Jones, Jane Monheit....?
Cassandra Wilson is excellent! Jacqui Naylor is pretty good. Karrin Allyson is good; In Blue is mavorite album of hers. I have an album by Paula West that I enjoy called Come What May. People also Like Stacy Kent. Plus there is the older generatio... 
Best speaker for small room
JM Reynaud Trentes used 
Blue Circle Integrated CS Amplifier
It's that good. The CS seems to be a product where the total is greater than the sum of the parts. It's very smooth, sounds natural, is dynamic, and is a compact, reliable, nice looking component. I've used it with Soliloquy 5.0 speakers, Spendor ... 
The best CD Player for the money
Resolution Audio Opus 21 
Apple Airport Express Very Cool Product
Right now you can't run digital out of the Airport Express and into a DAC. But Gordon Rankin is on the problem and wants to solve it. He's been in touch with Apple but Apple's first task is to design something so that you can control iTunes from y... 
Review: Resolution Audio Opus 21 CD Player
I like how this thread keeps going and going. I have compared the EMC-1 and the Opus 21 side by side and prefer the Opus 21. It is more natural sounding, more organic if you will. Hey, I love it.I also found an Audience Au24 DIN-RCA cable to be a ... 
Resolution Audio Opus 21 s30 Integrated Amplifier
Reubent, I don't know if there is a package deal. I purchased them seperately and about a year apart. You can ask a dealer or contact Jeff at RA. Most dealers will offer you a deal when you buy a whole system. My system is listed in the "System" l... 
Best transport for Zanden 5000 dac
Srajan at 6moons.com found the Accustic Arts Drive 1 to be a great match with his Zanden DAC. I use it with an Audio Note DAC and love it. Some say the XLR digital out on the Drive 1 is more dynamic than the RCA out, but I have not compared them. ... 
Native American Music
I should mention that Coyote Oldman does some more traditional stuff but then also does some "space music" styled flute playing with electronic effects. I really enjoy all of it. Nakai is more traditional.