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Good transport for under 1K?
I have no experience with this unit but here's another possible optionhttps://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=WAWTP1 
Has anyone compared the new MicroZOTL Preamp to the MZ2?
check on this thread from earlier this month https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-new-magnificent-linear-tube-audio-microzotl-preamplifiermember lancelock has both the MZ2 & the MicroZotl so he can probaby answer your questions; also tea... 
First Sound?
Have you swapped in your current First Sound to see how it sounds with your solid state amp to get a first hand taste of the sound, albeit by the "lower" level model First Sound? 
Why so few speakers have their price listed online
+1 glennewdick477I have bought everything in all 3 of my systems without having previously auditioned any of the speakers or components or cables. The approach isn't for everyone but personally I have no regrets 
Might try a tube preamp
You may well be aware of this and have done some research to hone in on the tube type you are after, but if not ,  different tube types as well as brands within the same type will offer different presentation so you might want to zero in on that f... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1
Suggest trying Audio Art Cable pcs (have a few different models ); I use them on all my equipment and they make a noticable positive difference, even their base model. I previously tried Signal Cable and the like and they made no noticable impact  
Bypass built-in CD player DAC
What cd player and external DAC? 
Toploading CD transports recommendations
I have no experience with it so I can't specifically comment , but might be worth a lookWoo Audio top loader - link to a review and audio advisor - sales price $1200 http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0114/woo_audio_wtp_1_wds_1.htmhtt... 
DENAFRIPS DAC ---- Owner Impressions, Feedback, General Discussion, Questions and more....
It's a worthwhile 20 minutes as he offers a balanced view of his opinion of the sound of the 4 DACs he compared letting you decide on your own which suits your taste 
Kef R series or Tannoy Revolution Series?
eag618"I am not sure anyone can keep natural boards flat enough to make solid wood cabinets "Check out Daedalus speakers 
A DAC that crushes price vs. performance ratio
So which is it the Lab 12 or the Denafrips Terminator ? A reviewer or 2 says the Lab 12 is the one to buy under $10K and easily competes with DAC 10K or betterThe US importer describs  the Denafrips " as no DAC in history has been built this well... 
Help with kef r900 issue
@maritime51" If I can’t sell them to a local"If these speakers have issues why would you be selling them to someone else 
Whats playing on your system today?
Doyle Bramhall II & Smokestack - Welcome 
Kinki Studio EX-M1
nonoise,A few posts ago you mentioned 3 other cds/specific tracks - what specifc cds and tracks were they ? 
Kinki Studio EX-M1
" You do realize we can see the video for ourselves and sanely not arrive at that conclusion?"gee sorry for ruffling your feathers, you can have whatever conclusion you like Rep