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Ayon CD1 and CD3
I am curious too..... They sound interesting on paper and look way cool! 
Has anyone compared Ayre K-1xe to ARC Ref 3 or VTL
Wht not check out an Aesthetix Callisto sig.?Chris 
How to reply to questions about stereo cost?
Kal- Funny my insurance agent thought my power amp was an air conditioner sitting on the floor.... Of she only knew that those 16- 6550's were actually for roasting chicken on the weeknds! .... Chris 
Hugh Masekela Listeners Out There ?
I was just turned on to old Hugh...... Very cool stuff!Chris 
Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH
Mike, Thanks for writing a review that told us (the audio consumers) what you really heard. If I am ever in the position to spend that kind of money on a turntable I will certainly listen for myself and draw my own conclusions (the advise you have... 
Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH
I too was pretty disappointed with the outcome of the review.... Even though I can't afford the table now, it's design was very interesting. I have a Garrard 301 that I restored and love (no I didn't do it for love of vintage audio, or because of ... 
BAT Preamps, why such polarized opposite opinions?
My freinds and I recently had a comparison listen to a few preamps at my place. One of the units was a BAT 52se. The thing was built like a tank and looked great. Some of the other preamps were the ARC Ref3 and my Aesthetix Callisto sig. The BAT w... 
Potential new room, will this work well?
Chadnliz,Am going along with the others advise on this one.... Any way you can add on to the room for the tools ;-)CHris 
Best sounding LP nobody else has ever heard of...
A couple that immediately come to my mind are....Peter Case- "Man w/the Blue postmodern fragmented neo-traditionalist Guitar", produced by David Hidalgo (great record if you can find it).Leon Redbone- "Champagne Charley and Doubletime"Gregg Brown-... 
Please help with speaker choices
That's an easy one for me..... Avantgarde Duo's! I have had a pair for about a year now and love em. They can can play Hip-Hop and AC/DC with enough slam that your chest will hurt, then turn right around and play Billie Holliday so beautifully you... 
It was a good day at the thrift shop
I just got back from Ohio and visiting family. I scored an original Stanley Brothers on the King label ($5), Sarah Vaughan "Crazy mixed up" w/Joe Pass ($5), Pontiac Bros. ($3), Sade "Lush life" ($3), Wes Montgomery "Best of" on Riverside ($5), Ben... 
New Teres Direct Drive Motor Available as Option
"A good customer of Frank Schroeder owns a Loricraft 301 and 501. They sit adjacent to each other on a wide shelf.You know how he drives them? Using the 'table which isn't playing as a motor pod belt drive system for the other one.It's the only mo... 
Is there such a DAC?
I am not sure, but doesn't the Theta ProV have these features? 
Best sounding VINYL labels?
I would have to say I have been very impressed with everything I have heard on the Acoustic Sounds label.... Their 45rpm (expensive) reissues are incredible.Chris 
New Teres Direct Drive Motor Available as Option
Fella's I have to say after switching to a Garrard 301 idler drive I'll nver go back to a belt. This seems like the same premise and is very interesting IMHO.Chris