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DAC with multiple inputs
I don't know you CDP but, you could sell it to get a few more buck and go with the Quad CD-Pre. Has two or thing digital inputs, the player and a built in pre. Used about $900. 
What CD player to use with Musical Fidelity X-150
If you are concerned about the disc read times, the Apollo may not be for you. It takes about ten seconds for the player to initialize after you close the top. Rega claims it reads the disc to optimize the sound. But after that skipping from track... 
DIY Amp Stand/Rack-Cones/Spikes/Feet?-Suggestions
Look at www.mapleshade.com. They have some pretty nice brass footers. 
new cd player for $1500.00?
Yes I have. Spent about 1.5 hours comparing. They were pretty close to the same quality in the bass region but, the Apollo was better in every other area. 
What CD player to use with Musical Fidelity X-150
I have listened to the Rega Apollo and it is the best I've heard in the $1k new range. I sales person at the local Rega dealer said it is better than the Jupiter and Planet although, their word doesn't hold much water with me. That's a different s... 
What CD player to use with Musical Fidelity X-150
Budget? 
new cd player for $1500.00?
I listened the Rega Apollo and thought it was outstanding for the price. It was better than anything below 2k that I have listened to in the past. The Sim Equinox ($2.2k) was slightly better. The Apollo is much better than the highly regarded Rote... 
Blue-Book for Magnepan MG1.5?
http://cgim.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/bb.plSupport the site. 
Matching Rotel RMB-1095 to a pre-amp
Yes, like a Rotel 1066, 1068 or 1098, 
Matching Rotel RMB-1095 to a pre-amp
Typically a preamp is two channel only & will not process surround sound.Processor is 5 to 7 channels. Processes surround sound.Receiver can be 2 to 7 channels with preamp and amp combined into one box. 2 channel version will not process surro... 
preamp for MOON W5,LINN Espek,Trivista 21 DAC
Have you tried the Sim P5? 
Best cd player for under $800.00
Rotel 1072 
Stupid Question-What's the best way to choose?
Listen to as many different cables as you can in your system and buy the ones that sound the best to you within your budget. 
Here's what I think about the new HD formats.
Amen to that Joey! 
NAD,VMPS,what cd player to buy?
Audio Aero Capitole MK2Linn Unidisk 1.1Linn Unidisk 2.1