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What Are The Top 5 Audiophile Shows In The USA?
Sounds good. Like I said, I'll consider RMAF. 
How long do B&W 800 series speakers last
That's cool.. 
What Are The Top 5 Audiophile Shows In The USA?
Ok, cool, thanks for highlighting the differences. I don't find CES to be stuffy overall. It varies depending on the manufacturer. Some are stuffy, some are not. I'd say most are not. From what you're saying, it does sound like at RMAF you can spe... 
How long do B&W 800 series speakers last
Ok, cool. Thanks for confirming that. 
Review: Acoustic Zen Absolute Copper Interconnect
I hate to be the boogey man here, but Neotech makes the cables for AZ. Neotech is less than half the price of the AZs for their UPOCC copper cables. Neotech also quietly makes the cables for a number for big name cable companies and audio manufact... 
How long do B&W 800 series speakers last
Very cool. That's quite impressive. Am I right saying the driver surrounds are rubber? Anyway, when you care of the equipment, it'll last for almost a quarter of a century like yours have. 
Amp or phono pre + pre for better sound?
Ok, thanks to you too. Just to let all of you know, the pre + phono package is approx. $3k more than the amp alone. Which is one of the reasons why I'm leaning towards getting the amp. 
Amp or phono pre + pre for better sound?
Syntax: Thanks for the detailed explanation. Much appreciated. I'll make a note of what you said and go from there.Rlwainright: Ok, thanks. Yes, I am buying the outboard phono stage with the preamp, the C-27. Anyway, I will take all of this into c... 
How long do B&W 800 series speakers last
I believe the 801 Matrices used rubber. 
Amp or phono pre + pre for better sound?
Ok, thanks Syntax. Why is that? 
Amp or phono pre + pre for better sound?
Ok, cool, thanks for the response, Mechans. I'll make a note of it. The amp by itself is cheaper than the pre + phono pre together. The Bryston preamp has a built in phono stage, so if I get the amp first, I can keep using it in the system. It mig... 
Differences between Accuphase C-2820 and C-3800?
Nvp: Ok, thanks for your answer. He doesn't have the units for demo. Everything is special order in this instance. The dealer is 4 hours from here in Las Vegas. He's in California. There is no Accuphase dealer here. The only way to audition Accuph... 
80s Metalheads...sleeper picks
Yes they do. 
What Are The Top 5 Audiophile Shows In The USA?
Jwm: I see. Sounds good. Like I said, one of these days. We'll see what happens. I'm in Las Vegas, so CES is in my backyard, all too easy. :D 
Differences between Accuphase C-2820 and C-3800?
Ok, I'm debating on either getting the A-65 amp first, or the C-2420 + C27 first. I'm not able to afford all 3 units at once even though I'm getting a pretty good deal from the dealer. Which would make the most difference in sound in my system? Th...