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What speakers use a "minimal" crossover?
Here's a few more to add to your list. Brentworth Sound Lab. I like this companie's thinking. This sure resembles the design theory behind my current speakers.Royal Devices loudspeakers This company doesn't use crossovers on the woofers of their s... 
Looking for an upgrade to my Ack Dack 2.0
What do you hook your DAC to, a passive or active preamp? This may make it easier to narrow down the choices. If using an active preamp with a decent input impedance,I recommend listening to the Audio Sector Dac. I think it will give you what your... 
Lowther in bass reflex or Cain Abby
Just buy some Zu speakers..there the best speakers in the world and nothing I'm mean nothings better.. you know. LOL 
Lowther in bass reflex or Cain Abby
I agree with Restock..you should listen before making the plunge. You may Love'Em and you may Hate'Em . The Abbys are beautifully handcrafted speakers. They also sound great with low power tubes. Wish mine were that perty!! :-)Also you could go Op... 
integrated tube amp recommendations, with remote
Not sure what your speakers need but here's another suggestion Eastern Electric M520 Integrated Amplifier. I think these units sell new for $1500 on Agon. 
speakers for low listening levels/tube amp
The Hornshoppe Hammer Dynamics Reference 3a MM De Capo Bob Brines FT-1600 MkII  
Best cheaper alternative to McCormack UDP-1?
How about an APL Pioneer DV-563A or something similar? The UDP-1 uses Pioneer transports. 
Help a newbie on an entry two-channel system
As far as the Musical Fidelity goes..stay away! As the famous Forest Gump said "that's all I have to say about that". Just kidding!.. You're about to make the mistake 99% of all audiophiles make getting into the hobby..you're looking at the big na... 
Help a newbie on an entry two-channel system
Dlstephenson beat me to it.I would also recommend listening tooOmega Super 3 XRS or something similar.This way no stands needed. Also instead of the cd player go with a DAC. One that can be used with your computer if you choose, like the Scott Ni... 
Lexicon vs Meridian
I woud pic the Meridian 565 Z3 over the Lexicon any day of the week. It is far superior with movies or music to the Lexicon I've spent time with. As described above the Lexicon DC processor is one sandy sounding unit for music. It's good for movie... 
Speaker Upgrade Question Quad 22L
IMHO ..You need to focus on speakers that are sealed, or that can provide you the bass of a sealed alignment. I wouldn't even look at a ported bass reflex speaker in your case. You have the power to go sealed...go for it.Also a digital eq might he... 
Cable upgrade, please help audioquest
Rtilbury,Before you blow $100. Maybe you should try some of Hifi dream's ICs (E-ticket cables )or one of the other cable makers on Agon that have a return policy. For $26 you have nothing to lose but shipping. These are terrific cables without the... 
i want a dull, caramel colored cd player any ideas
One of those Philly audio preamps should give you all you need and more..what a piece of junk! It should make you proud of the caramel coated system.:-0 Put any cd player with it ..they'll all sound the same any way. 
What speakers can make a convert of Maggie lovers?
I've always loved the Maggie's sound. The Eminents Techs aren't bad either. Yesterday I listened to a friends Eminent Techs powered by a Classe 300..what a monster amplifier!!! Well to say I was disappointed is an understatement.I came home and pl... 
CD player and DAC built into Pre/Pro
IMHO..I doubt you would hear a real difference. Now if you were using a separate dedicated preamp, while using the analog outputs of the player..it might be a different story.