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Shine-Ola and Novus CD treatment
Played ZZ Top: one treated with Novus, the other with Shine-Ola. My girlfriend liked the Shine-Ola better (played this disc second). By the 4th switch couldn't tell them apart. 
Seeing the light
Good, one less thing I need to buy. 
Gruv Glide and CD's
I don't see how any coating will improve readability. Unless it helps laser better see differences in reflectivity. 
Shine-Ola and Novus CD treatment
Hi Brianw. I don't know who told you Novus #1 has petroluem products. I called Novus before using and they told me it contains silicon and vegetable cleaners. I spoke with Novus again after seeing your post and was told silicon and isopropyl alcoh... 
Vienna Acoustics and cable
You can get silver wire from michaelpercyaudio and make your own I/C's. Shouldn't be more than $20-$50 for a couple of sets. 
Musical Fidelity A3.2 Integrated Vs Krell KAV-300i
Also look at the Arcam A-85 if you can live with 85 watts. Sim may be too bright. They sure were for me switching from M-F to I-5 on Virgo II's (metal driver). 
Anyone familiar with the Naim Nait-5
Exciting listen but colored in the midrange. SOrt of made everything sound like classical music on N804's. Also did not have the power to drive them loud. 
Power amp recommendations for 1000 and under
Musical Fidelity A3cr ~ $900 used. Low distortion, flat frequency response. A little light in the bass and currently delivery. 
Which speakers work well with 2A3 Sun Audio or ?
Wow, my response posted instantly. Moderator on the can???? 
Which speakers work well with 2A3 Sun Audio or ?
Omega speakers from Norwalk, CT. $395-$695. Review at enjoythemusic.com 
Paradigm or Energy?????
Try the new Paradigm Swifts (not the Meadowlark) they are $800/pair. Less bright and smoother than Energy's, especially on the Sony receiver. Pretty nice, although not the last word in resolution and tight sound. 
link between speaker and floor
I use hard white felt under the discs. Hard and thin as possible. 
Audio Physic Virgo Owners......
Good with Musical Fidelity A3 integrated but bad with M3. Was it the brick wall room with the M3 
Confused addict: need help with upgrade
Maybe the Rotel was bright and not the Classe rolled off. That was my impression of Rotel integrated on B&W 601's. Stereophile could seem to make up their mind about giving the Classe an "A" because of it's forward sound. Finally gave it a "B"... 
Sam loves the McIntosh MCD205. Do You?
You may want to try the McIntosh DVD player which is about $2,700. I did not do A/B with their CDP but it sounded pretty good. Dealer called it a sleeper.