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inexpensive hdcd player or dac
Adcom GDA-700 DAC has HDCD decoding, and is a nice sounding DAC for the money...$250-$350 
Adcom 565 pre-amp fit here?
I have used a 565 with both a Bryston 3B-NRB and a B&K ST-140, in the bypass mode, which is by far the best sounding. I agree with the less than stellar depth of soundstage, but the pre really shines in all other parameters. The interconnect u... 
Best Bookshelf Speakers
Paradigm Reference Studio40v.2! The soundstage and imaging is wonderful, and the bass is very tight and fast. 
Power Amp for newbie
While several people point out that Aragon, McCormack and some other amps would be better, the weak link that I see is the preamp. I'm not familiar with the sound of the CDP, but have heard that it can be very bright, lean and harsh sounding. I ha... 
Smooth, Warm Digital Cable?
DH Labs D-75...like all their cables, smooth, rich and excellent detail/resolution, and very economical.