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Best Integrated, period.
Best... I'll not enter that discussion. My Blue Circle integrated is not going anywhere. There's a reason you see so few Blue Circle units for sale on the Gon. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
After playing on the music-go-round for a number of years I've settled on the Shihinian Arc's. I don't have a large space to fill with music and am not interested in pin point accuracy. The soundstage is marvelous and I've yet to tire of my set-up... 
LFD vs Blue Circle
I've had a Blue Circle NSCS for a number of years. And have no plans to update.All I can say is there is a reason as to whyo few used Blue Circle units are seen on the Gon. 
W4S DAC1 / Stello DA100 / Cary Exciter DAC.
I put the Xciter in my system two weeks ago. My system has a more pleasing sound than previously. So I'm happy. 
Need help/advice on choosing a new CDP
In your favorite search engine type in; AH! CD player. And then peruse the electronic wasteland and give the AH! some consideration. I've had one for 5 years and could not be happier. Best unit for the money I've heard. 
sweetest sounding ss integrated
Blue CircleFew are ever found for sale on Audiogon but I found the Blue Circle integrated to be an outstanding sounding unit. I do own one and have no intention of ever selling it. 
Best Integrated Amp? Help...
I have a NSCS and have had it since they first came out. My search for a front end came to an end. In my system the synergy is extreme. 
Help with Integrated Amp Choice
I've a Blue Circle NSCS integrated unit. I doubt I'll ever replace it. I'm that happy with the NSCS.There's a reason why so few are available used. 
APL NWO2.5 ?
True, but I was commenting on an established product. Not some phantom device that doesn't even exist on the companies own web site. 
APL NWO2.5 ?
One has to wonder if the aforementioned threads are nothing more than a marketing strategy. 
APL NWO2.5 ?
A link, please, to the specific area on the companies web site regarding the New World Order oops, NWO 2.5. 
What song turns back the clock?
Pure Prairie League - Amie"John Barley Corn Must Die"Led Zepplin - Stairway to HeavenGreen Grass and High Tides There are too many to list...Then there's the disco era, "The Freak"... OK that's enough.I had a FM converter in my first couple cars. 
What are we listening to tonight?
Bought "The Best Blue Note Album in the World"It's a keeper. 
Best CD sleeves out there
I actually ended up purchasing DiscSox.No difference. 
Blue Circle Integrated CS Amplifier
I have a NSCS unit, which I love, and will say that my unit took a LOONNNGGGG time to break-in. It sounded great out of the box and has only inproved over time.