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ESOTERIC X-03 VS. AYRE C5XE
I spoke to Brooks Bardan, a dealer here in So. California. He is willing to loan me a C5xe (with a small deposit of course) to audition in my home. I will post my observations as soon as I have a more definitive opinion on this matter. 
ESOTERIC X-03 VS. AYRE C5XE
I am also looking at either digital source. I was fortunate enough to have auditioned the Esoteric UX-3 and DV-60 in my system, thanks to Paul at Imagine HiFi. I am now in the process of looking for a dealer who would be willing to loan me a C5xe.... 
Tubes for HT?
Thanks everyone for your input. I ended up buying a pair of used Manley 440/200 monoblocks running a pair of Maggie 1.6 QR's. I'm happy to say that I may have made the right decision. I highly recommend considering tubes for HT! 
Review: Primaluna Prologue 1 Tube amp
Sounds like you folks are having too much fun!I spoke to Kevin last week at Upcale Audio after purchasing a AES PH-1 phono amp. I've been thinking of swapping my Musical Fidelity M250 Monoblocks with a tube amp. I'm kinda yearning for the sweet, w... 
Vandersteen 5A's...about to take the plunge
Hey Jon, Qdrone makes a good point. Maybe your Mrs. can talk to mine and convince her to let me by a pair as well? 
Vandersteen 5A's pics finished in kewazinga??
Wish it were true Pbb... wish it were true.