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Zingali Speakers Opinions
Even though the Home Monitor 112 is the lowest of the Home Monitor line, they are HUGE! Perhaps this is the reason why they were chosen for the room. The sound is good. They major on dynamics and are decent with details. What I find interesting ab... 
Anybody hear the Von Schweikert VR-4jr at CES?
They are very impressive. The sound is full and robust without loosing details and tranparency. There's plenty of solid bass still although they don't go down as low as the VR-4. I think VSA is offering a 90-day return policy in order to promote t... 
Las Vegas "THE" alternative show?
Here you go The Show. 
what to do?
Good suggestion Dave. The Audio Refinement Multi-3 can be had nearly new for a very reasonable price. I heard some great feedback on it even though I don't own one. Good luck. 
Any thoughts on Bel Canto pLayer?
It's too expensive and does not offer enough value in regards to latest technology. IMHO, for them to be competitive, they will need to give this model an MKII update. If you do some surfing on other forums, you will find out that this unit was so... 
Metal speakers. How are they?
I generally love speakers designed with the SEAS drivers even though I haven't been able to listen to all of them. They generally produce pristine sound that is quite beguiling and musical (live feel: piano sounds exceptionally good). According to... 
Audio Note Japan vs Audio Note UK--Comments?
They mostly do not make the same models. 
EMM Labs Dac-6
Per capita, many used DVD-A's can be had at Amoeba stores in California for $6.95 while used CD's still generally command better prices depending on their conditions. 
Quad CDP 99 CD player
It's a great player. It tends to get overlooked because "Quad" is more synonymous with speakers rather than electronics. 
Quad 22L vs. Linn Espek vs. ?
If you must choose between the two you listed, then stay with Quad. There is a synergy there. However, be forwarned, the Quads are kind of fussy with speaker placement. You also did not list a budget range. Assuming that you want to go with small ... 
Audio Note Japan vs Audio Note UK--Comments?
It's a very long story that's best left in the past. Don't want to get into the politics...Suffice it to say that Audio Note UK took liberties. The two companies are quite different in their design philosophies now. 
MF dac and reference players
You should also consider Vecteur L4.2 (MSRP $2,290). It makes a great CD player as well as transport if you desire to mate it with MF DAC like the Tri-Vista 21 DAC (MSRP $2,395). The Tri-Vista 21 uses the Burr-Brown DSD1792 and has subminiature 57... 
MF dac and reference players
How about a transport in conjunction with the new Tri-Vista 21 DAC? 
Europa Owners - What Sub?
Roy has new sub out soon but if you can't wait he recommends getting the Titanic DIY Sub from PartsExpress, then get the damping material from GMA. He said this is a killer combo. Another excellent but different choice altogether would be James EM... 
DVD-A, SACD Multichanel Balanced Player?
Primare DVD30 and Teac Esoteric DV-50 so far...