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Pass Labs X-2.5
There is a 4 sale item for pass labs items $2,500 & up, it shows the 2.5 for 3k retail. Peter at pass labs sent me the owner’s manual for the new preamp. It is an all in one box x-1. Remote, the same number of inputs and outputs as the x-1, an... 
Most Analogue-like sounding Player 2k or less
ML 39 not the new one. 
Best Budget Amp
I think you would hear the most sonic difference by changing out your pre-amp. You could get an audio research LS2B. Or better yet sell you adcom goodies and get an integrated plinius or vtl. 
Best Budget Amp
I think you would hear the most sonic difference by changing out your pre-amp. You could get an audio research LS2B. Or better yet sell you adcom goodies and get an integrated plinius or vtl. 
Is a 12' X 16' room big enough for stereo?
I'm in an appartment 12 X 15 w/Thiel 2.3's and x-150 and x-2. Thiels are 36" from the rear wall and 24" from the side. I placed the thiels along the 12' wall. listing position 4 ft from the rear wall. slight tow-in. ppppppppeeerrrrrrffffffeeeeeeee... 
Burn In Time for TruthLinks
My Pro-Silway mkII took about 200 hours to sound great. And definitely recommend Caig Pro-gold and DeOxit from audionuts. 
Speakers for the party system
add a subwoofer 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
fast cars and faster women 
Analysis Plus vs. Harmonic Technology
HT all the way. I've love my pro 9's pro-silway mkii balanced 
Best amp for Thiel 3.6 speakers?
Pass Lab x-150 or 250 
Best Patricia Barber's CD?
Cafe Blue 
Ear Candy: Most startling recordings.
Jazz at the pawnshop, Roger Waters-Ammused to Death, Eagles-Hell Freezes over, Patricia Barber-cafe blue, Dean Peer-Ucross. 
B&W 803N/ any comments?
How about Thiel 2.3s 
which cd player class A to use straight into amp
Wadia works well or try a Pass Labs D1, Dac with volume controls no pre-amp required. 
Theta data basic II transport?
I have a dealer friend who says that they have had many returns and service requests for the theta data II, and III. Make sure you find out repair prices from theta prior to purchase