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The Fastest most musical amp
Audio by Van Alstine as well as Spectral.Fet valve or OmegaSET's sound "shouty" and hyped to my ears more than fast. Maybe higher 2nd order harmonics are part of the reason. 
Are there speakers after Stax?
I agree with Plato. Many times when listening to audio stuff, I've thought the designer was a jerk. Especially over priced tweaks. 
Preamps, Whats the difference, Active & Passive ?
If a Placette doesn't work then maybe a transformer based (Bent) passive would be a better match. 
Wash, Cut, Polish & Demagnetize
Buscis2 thanks, that pretty much explains it except which side is the bevel? Is the label side or read side larger in dia after beveling? I'll give this a try with Steely Dan's "Two Against Nature" since I have a couple of them.I followed your lin... 
Wash, Cut, Polish & Demagnetize
Sean, what angle, etc. does this edge trimmer work at? Is there a corner radius? Is only the O.D. being beveled? I ask because I can turn the CD on a small bench lathe.For people here considering $600 for a CD lathe, realize you can buy a real ben... 
Thiel 2.3 / Musical Fidelity A3cr Power Amp ?
A300cr is 300 watts (or so) vs. A3cr 120 watts. Stereophile only gave it a "B" however. 
Advise Needed, Best speakers for approx $15,000
Doesn't Duke sell ATC? 2nd Lazarus28 but active 100's are $15,000. The 50's are less. 
I'm depressed, my system hurts my ears.Please help
Matt8268, Isotel sells a voltage stabilizer like Nietzschelover recommends. 
++++StereoPhile Class A components+++++
Why lie when judicious use of the truth serves the same purpose? 
B&W 802 S3 vs. Nautilus 803 or 804's
Sugarbrie, what $1,800 speaker do you like better than N804? I have found speakers I like better but they start at $4,800. 
Epos M12 as a replacement ???
Epos don't have the most dynamic sound. Owners at AA have complained about a nasality issue I think due to reverb inside the cabinet. Creek / Epos is not commonly called hard sounding and actually NHT seem brighter so I don't know about finding th... 
Opinions Please?
But is Proceed label still being sold? Don't think so. 
ATC SCM12 and 50wpc Manley Stingray?
How about the smaller SCM-7's. Also $1,000 vs. $2,100. Note: the old SCM-10's were $1,700 so the 12's cost more, not less. 
+++Magnum Dynalab MD-208 Reciever+++
Rotel also has an RX-1050 100 wpc receiver which is smoother than NAD. Not as good as Sim Celeste but it's only $799. Krell also used to make a receiver - was one for sale here a week or two ago. 
nad 370 upgrade
I like the older Musical Fidelity 150 wpc A300(?) integrated. Newer M-F and Arcam is too harsh IMHO, especially if you think Paradigm tweeter is bright but bass is better. Creek may be okay but lacks power. LFD is distorted but you may like - it c...