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elberoth2

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Passive Pre Recommendations
I second the Placette RVC. This is an outstanding piece and has the remote. 
Can any player challenge Audio Aero Prestige SE ?
Avguygeorge - remember that the palyer takes A LOT of time to properly braeak in. 200-300 h at least. At first it will sound quite good, then the sound will deteriorate, so don't worry ! After 200-300h mark it should sound wonderful again.This is ... 
Kharma Mini or Avalon Eidolon diamond
You both guys should listen to the new Symbols, with the new ceramic tweeter. It is miles better than the Focal one (pictured in the link you send) and makes for a much better speaker overall, IMO. 
Musical Fidelity kw DM 25 Transport and DAC
I have heard it during HiFi Show in London this past October.One of the worst sounds of the show. With SF Guarnieri Homage, the sound was thin and bright. 
Fi Elemente Pagode Master Ref amp platforms
Jfrech -> I already have Cerapucks under my amps. The improvement they brought to my system was simply stunning. I could not belive the difference when I first put them in. They brouhgt the levels of microdynamics and resoultion I have never th... 
acoustic system resonators
Understanding how those devices MAY actually work is beyond me. 
Avalon NP speakers
The dryness you have heard may be due to the amp you were using. 
Fi Elemente Pagode Master Ref amp platforms
I was considering the SRA stands when I was looking for a stand for my Lamm M1.2 monos. The problem for me with that stand was that they are component specific - i.e. every time you sell your amp you should get the new ones. Eventually, I sold my ... 
wadia 581, accuphase dp75, aero capital mkII, Mbl
MBL 1531 has the EXACT qualities that you are looking for. It is a superb player. I got one after trying in my system AA Capitole Reference, AA Capitole Reference SE, AA SACD Prestige SE and EMM Labs DCC2/CDSD (non Signature combo). 
Audio Note Gaku-on
There was a review in HiFi News (UK) written by Ken Kessler in 1994 or so. 
Eidolon or Eclipse Classic
Then go for the Eidolons. No contest. 
Bi-amping with Audioquest cables
Bi-wiring within a single Audioquest cable works perfectly fine. 
How to maintain finish of my Avalons
I got a bottle of Woodley's Creme Furniture Polish with my Eidolons Vision. Call Avalon - maybe you can get it separately. 
Ayre MX-R vs Lamm M2.2 Opinions
You should also consider Cary CAD-500MB monos. I traded my Lamm M1.2 Reference monos for them. At 7000$ the Carys are a steal. 
AVALON Indra ??
I meant that the Indra will be a downgrade from Opus/Opus Ceramique.Opus was basicly a scaled down Eidolon - same tweeter and midrange, only with smaller woofer.In the Indra, Avalon is combining the Opus midrange with woofers from their cheaper mo...