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CD Players with Analogue Sound
Linn CD-12 
What is the Best amp for Martin Logan
I have two systems with ML's. For two-way I have a pair of Spectral monoblocks and a Spectral DMC-30s pushing a pair of Prodigy's. A Linn CD-12 is the front end. In my opinion, Spectral is the best I have heard with the Prodigy's.For HT I have a T... 
Spectral DMC-30 pre amp-Upgrade to 30S
I have the DMC-30 with the Spectral Monoblocks and am considering the same upgrade. Speakers are Martin Logan Prodigy's with a Linn CD 12 front end. I plan on borrowing the 30S from my local dealer and will soon do an in-house A/B. I send my thoug... 
Should preamp be left turned on?
Yes. I have the same. 
Theta Data II good transport?
I have owned a Theta Data II for about five years now with no reliability problems. I think the unit sounds very rich and detailed. It has recently faired very well with in home A/B's with the dcs Verdi and the latest Spectral transport. Both of w... 
U2: Live In Boston - Seriously Excellent
Couldn't agree more about the dvd of this concert. Just fantastic and I was in the heart at this show. 
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
Transport: dcs VerdiD/A: dcs Elgar PlusD/D: dcs PurcellPre: Spectral DMC 30sAmps: Spectral DM 360 monoblocksSpeakers: Martin Logan ProdigySpeaker cables: MIT Oracle V1 bi-wireInterconnects: MIT 350 Evo referenceMIT Z Iso Duo for digitalMIT Z Isola... 
Amp recommendations to drive Martin Logan Prodigy?
Spectral 360 monoblocks hands down. I have tried many others and just keep coming back. 
What recordings do you use to test new gear?
Try Tori Amos's "Cornflake Girl". Awesome vocals, piano and lots of stuff going on. I have found this song to be very challenging for a system to adequately resolve and yet sound real. 
Any good all wood component racks?
Zoethecus 
What is a good AC cord for M-L Aerius i's?
I ahve used MIT II's on Requests and now the Prodigys. Superb difference. 
Best version of the Little Drummer boy?
Hands down: David Bowie with Bing Crosby. 
Martin Logan Prodigy-which cables please?
I am using MIT Oracle V1 biwires hooked to two Spectral 360 monoblocks and the result is by far the ost musical ML setup that I have ever heard. 
Anyone compared any MIT Oracles to 850 CVT Refs?
I totaly agree with both of the previous replies. I recently replaced my 850 refs with Oracle V1 Prisms and it was a major upgrade (Spectral DMC 30 / Spectral DMA 360's.)