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Which Used CD Player for Under $1,500?
Muse Model 9 Signature 4th Generation 
Looking for preamp to go with pass labs x250
I use a Pass Aleph P with mine. At this level, it's just a matter of personal taste. 
To buy or not to buy Audiolab 8000C
AudioLab (Tag McClaren) no longer exists in Audio Circles. I would suggest buying a used piece from a manufacturer who still exists. 
WAF Alert: McCormack DNA .5 on Vandersteen 2W sub?
Tell her that her friends will think she's cheap for not putting it on a dedicated stand. Nothing to manipulate a woman like another woman's opinion of her. 
Ultimate DVD player...
Muse is very very good. However, you will need to get 4th generation to play all the formats you require. 
McCormack or Pass Labs
Jwilt, Let us know how your date with the X-250 goes. 
McCormack or Pass Labs
I have an X250, buy it, you will have no regrets. Besides, you can always sell it and recoup your investment if you want to try something else. They sell well because everyone recognizes that it's quality stuff. However, you will not want to sell it. 
Muse sonic signature
I started with a Muse Model 9 and moved to the Thalia. Ditto to everything mentioned previously. They don't play CDs, they play music. 
2-channel + 3-channel amps, versus 5-channel amp
FYI - I do not have a local Pass dealer either. Peter at Pass Labs referred me to Audio Video Logic here on Audiogon. I have an X250 and wouldn't think about letting it go for anything other than another Pass. 
Another wattage question.
The simple truth is that more speakers are damaged from too little available power than too much power. While your speaker is rated for 120 continuous watts, it's peak power handling is going to be much higher. That peak will even change with rega... 
Integrated Amp with A/B Speaker Switch
Watch the nominal impedance of your speaker whatever you are trying to achieve. When you start placing speakers in parallel, the current required from your amp for the same power output doubles. You will probably pop fuses or the amp's thermal pro... 
Hooking up Aleph 30's/60's in Mono?
Send an email to Peter at Pass Labs. I doubt that it's possible but they would be able to say for sure. Whether an amp is bridgable or not is highly dependent upon the grounding scheme. "Pass Domestic" 
Step-up from Plinius SA-102?
Pass X250 or X350. However, you might want to inquire from someone else if bridging two SA-102s might provide what you are looking for. 
B&K Sonata M200 vs Aragon paladiums - whats better
The Pass X250 is a no lose proposition. It's a fantastic amp. If you don't like it which is unlikely, you can sell it very easily. Pass equipment priced reasonably sells well on Audiogon. I bought a used X250 a little over a year ago and I could s... 
Audio Aero Prima Dac
Neilhood wants to know about the Audio Aero Prima, not the Benchmark.