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Matt,  what do you like about the Contour S 1.4LE?  
help a Die hard ANALOG guy choose a budget CDP
There is no need to spend 1300 to get top shelf sound...In your opinion which players define this 'top shelf sound'...? 
Used Pre - Ayre, Pass or Para JC2?
I have a Pass XP-20 & it's excellent. Very clean, neutral & detailed.  
Most favored hearing aid for audiophiles
Oh the irony of the OP's username... 
How loud in DB, Is "cranking it"
I have never measured the volume of my listening...that's a bit too anal... 
ARC Ref 210...tube virgin
@rhljazz - what don't you like about ARC amps?@cleeds - I initially wanted a speaker upgrade but the opportunity of the deal that was presented unfortunately required the sale of my GamuT M250i mono blocks (I haven't sold them yet) so I wanted to ... 
ARC Ref 210...tube virgin
@don_c55 - is that normal tube amp activity or model/tube dependent? @dweller - Pass XP-20 pre but as yet undecided on speakers.. possibilities are the new PMC twenty5.24, Wilson Benesch Vector, My Audio Design Baron. 
2 prong power cable
You mean Fig 8. 
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I don't mind you guys having a discussion...I'm looking into the Alta Audio Rheas & just waiting for correspondence from Mike from Alta Audio...& the possibility of buying ARC Ref 210 monos...maybe a Ref 5se as well... 
Toslink cables...do they make a difference?
One word- Lifatec. Optical experts, awesome service & excellent products.  
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Ok it's all cool...I just wanted a conversation with you guys. 
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What...?? I'm not 'chasing my tail'. You need to remember what I've said - I will mention again that there is nothing wrong with the sound of my current system; it's very enjoyable. The situation is primarily capitalising on the opportunity of a v... 
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@carmenc - relax dude, we're just having a conversation. This thread wasn't seeking advice but opinions. Difference! (Couldn't resist). I think you've missed what I mentioned re: ARC Ref 210/PMC.Another option is the Alta Audio Rheas... 
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@bombaywalla - I agree! I particularly like the iron fist/velvet glove metaphor! The M250i are also very sensitive to mains upgrades so I suspect I have yet to hear their full potential... 
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I only ask about your music tastes so I can understand why you make those statements. I listen mainly to progressive technical rock/metal & math rock so I need amps that provide very high levels of detail & speed but tonal accuracy; the Ga...