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best sounding dvd player for under $1,000
If you can find a used Muse model 9, 10 or Thalia, then get one. I have the Thalia and ir=t sounds wonderul. I got it for a great price here on the Gon - $1000.Bill 
Best undiscovered speakers on the market today ?
Green Mountain Audio - the whole line!, Usher 6381 speakers.Some are familier with both, but they are awesome for the money.Bill 
Extremely budget minded system for under $500.00 ?
Here is a great system that I don't think can be beat for the money. It is a serious sound system. All component prices are quoted new, only the B&W speakers are quoted as used found here on Agon.Art Sla 1 amp - $165 (One input for CD player).... 
Used Preamp for $2000 to $3000
You wont find a better pre than the Thor for $3000 and that is a sure thing. They are amazing and an outright steal for anything near $3000. 
What does 'Fast mean?
Again, my 1970's hand held, transistor radio sounded fast. Why? Because it produced threadbare sounding music without body, soul and foundation. It played a 3 minute song in 3 minutes just like a Lamm SET amp - no faster. A Mcintosh 402 amp won't ... 
What does 'Fast mean?
Fast usually means the sound is thin and without body/weight making it seem faster! That is what I have found when auditioning "fast" gear.Bill 
Help me pick an amp for under $5,000
Get a Mac 402 - best amp I have ever heard or owned. Yep, that darn good. Used $3500 or so.Bill 
B&W Rip-Off
By "too funny" I mean it is a very good example of a copy job that simply makes me chuckle. No issue with the speaker or man as I feel he is being straight forward.Bill 
B&W Rip-Off
Cool down - the ad is really to funny! Bill 
$2500 CD player with digital input and volume cont
Yes, the Cary players sound very good!Bill 
$2500 CD player with digital input and volume cont
Mine was the newer CDP. I guess it is all about system/room matching. In my home and with my gear it was fast, nice punch and extended at both frequency extremes. It lacked emotion, meat and body however and left me cold.Dali Grand speakersCJ MV60... 
Bat VK75 or Mcintosh MC 402
Mac 402 is the finest sounding amp I have owned and heard - period. I have owned, many amps costing more and none have the meat, weight, ease, body and transparancy of this fine amp. I just love it. Get it and be done with your amp needs for at le... 
$2500 CD player with digital input and volume cont
I have also owned the Quad and Opus 21. I loved the Opus 21, simply world class and among the best. I did not like the Quad at all. For me it was a huge bummer!No real body or soul - sounded like a stereo, not music.The Muse Thalia used or Model 1... 
Mac gear "Slow" or others "Fast"
Matrix - 100% right!Bill 
Am I behind the digital eightball?
APL 3910 is a great choice. The Muse Model 11 is also a very nice sounding player.Bill