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Traditional looking speakers
Perhaps a used pair of Soliloquy 6.5 
I need a good quality CD player - with changer
RotelRCC1055changer specs Short RCC1055threadlink Rotel RCC-1055 retails $699,HDCD,nicely made,good looks.Heard instore briefly and thought 'if I wanted a red book changer this may be the one' put on your audition list.Good luck, 
What was the best AudiogoN review you've read?
Head To Head:Creek/Arcam/Cary/Roksan... LONGMany mention these players but this review compared them.Wish he could have included the Rotel.Still decent because it's not anywhere else (well did see it pop up on AA). 
Audio Alchemy DLC preamp?
Though I like this little linestage with upgraded PS-3 for its mids-highs transparency,great .5db steps,precise channel balance,yet it has limited somewhat warm low-end(PS1 lowers the bar top to bottom).Good budget linestage for limited low freque... 
Current Trends In Home Audio
Ahhh... the old houses that had giant front porches families would hang out on or nearby,watching the grass and kids grow.The electronics industry can't address the 24 hour day,so somethings gotta give.The HT is efficient at delivering the goods t... 
Hi-end CD 5-disk Changers?
DCM-380 5 Disc Carousel CD Changer • Playback of CD/CD-R/CD-RW • MP3 Decoder • HDCD® Decoding • Burr-Brown 20-Bit D/A Converters (PCM-1748) • Synchro Record function • 3 Mode random playback • Coaxial Digital Output • Intelligent Disc Scan • 20 Tr... 
Hi-end CD 5-disk Changers?
bored so I looked up some info for you....between the Sony above and these 2 changers are looking good for the money.Denon DCM-380 5 Disc Changer HDCD® Burr-Brown 20-Bit D/A (PCM-1748) Coaxial Digital Output, headphone jack ,Remote volume up/down ... 
Hi-end CD 5-disk Changers?
Rotel=upper middleclass?could always pipe it through a DAC of your choice if need be. 
ADCOM 555 II and DQ 10's
Not really good and 2 bridged to 600watts while able to do loud had terrible image collapse. I had that exact combo DQ-10/555II(s) never sounded good at loud volume. Yamaha preamp may have played a part. Yet the Yamaha running the DQ-10's via a Ph... 
cd player advice
many cdps will have better performance at the extremes than that combination will show to full effect.That aside the Rega is a really good cdp and if you upgrade amp and pre it will reward with increased performance. 
I need more cowbell....
"I'm just like you....I put on my....pants....one leg at a time.....only after I put them....on....I make gold records". 
Do you ever find yerself...
I try to keep all principle players in the loop and on track with the evening program ,so my metaphors are usually easy to follow and on rare occasion incite a chuckle.Imagine the 3 stooges talking to each other in short audio related insults with... 
Storing your amp or preamp
Either tube or solid state.The original box and a heavy mil plastic bag should do fine.I suggest wide plastic tape on box seams to keep out moisture and packing it up during low humidity day or use moisture absorbant pouch.Also remove any batterie... 
Which CD side to touch the plastic sleeve?
Label side is seen through clear vinyl/data side touches soft fuzzy side.You can't read the labels if you place data side away from soft protective surface.But.....I do not trust anything accept original jewel box cases.I have seen silkscreen labe... 
Jazz CD suggestions for evening ambience
May I recommend "Wining,Dining,Dancing,and Romancing" this value oriented 4 cd collection has 65 fine selections to clean the palate and dial up the appetite.Seasoned with classic love hand selected from Verves fine reserves each a timeless master...