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Music server quality.
just to add another option - there is Cambridge Audio unit that has received good ink, and it is quite affordable, any comments? 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Accuphase 
Where to start in the music bank route?
Thanks Bob - What do you (all) think of the Olive server as transport only?, There is also a nice unit from Cambridge Audio which has no reviews so far. 
Where to start in the music bank route?
DP55, but all Accuphase CDPs have Digital IN capability. 
Acapella vs. Avantgarde
Well, my friend Jacek came last night and he shared with me his knowledge, based on the fact that he owns Acapella Violins and have heard many AG, including my UNOs.He agreed that the top end of the Accapelas is unbeatable, as well as the overall ... 
Accuphase vs Marantz cdp
T bone - I fully agree with your comments, experimenting in that area (Mac music server bank)(at least in their early steps) is not expensive and could be rewarding, thanks for your comments.Jaybo - Yes, the DP55 is a fine player, and that is why ... 
Accuphase vs Marantz cdp
Mikeadan - Thanks - I have heard great things of Ayre, it is in my shortlist!Fernando 
Accuphase vs Marantz cdp
T bone - I understand that Mac based music is still not at the same level of reproduction quality compared to standard formats, I have a couple of friends here using Squezzebox (modified) and - as convenient as it goes - it is not there yet. I am ... 
Acapella vs. Avantgarde
Amfibius - You did an excelent jon at describing the Avantgarde main sonic characteristics (all fixable) - just a couple of things IMO.The sub settings will help you integrating the AG sound a lot, it takes time, but well rewarded, and also, check... 
Acapella vs. Avantgarde
I own a pair of AG UNOs and agree with many here, specially regarding proper placement, top-notch electronics (no - you wont save on amps if you get AG - I have been there) and the sub-horn alchemy.i) AG is quite directional, I am still fine tunni... 
amps for Merlin VSM-MXE
as other said - Joule Elektra. 
Good tube pre amp for a mostly digital system
Agree with TVAD... I would try IC cables (Magnan or Siltech worked well with me while I had Rowland)... tube be or not to be... heheheRegards 
Accuphase CD players versus Naim CD players
Abetz - Any idea of the MSRP of the DP 500, of course there is nothing used in the market yet and just cant find the MSRP in the US yet.regards,Fernando 
Accuphase CD players versus Naim CD players
I have had Naim and Accuphase cdps (currently owning a DP55v). Naim CDS are great with XPS in an all-Naim system, you need to be sold on the Naim sound thou.Hope this helps. 
best preamp ever - cost is no object
Good tennis analogy - mainly on the fact that technology has immproved all over this years and audience is now broader, let me elaborate.How would Connors performance would be improved at his time with the new light materials used on raquets, bett...