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Michael McDonald-Motown high rez-DVD-A or SACD?
IMO, the sacd sounds great! 
New York Times article on Beatles and bootlegs
Have not heard of these guys? Does anyone know how long this company has been in business? Are they Beatles only specialists? 
Best $200 speaker cables for overall performance?
Transparent Cable is awesome! Even the enrty -level cable around $200... 
Interconnects between Bryston BCD-1 and B60R
I have always demo'ed bryston w/ Nordost cables- very nice sound- not bright nor dull. That Tara Labs 55 is a nice entry -level cable. Try the Nordost wyre wizard cable. 
Help Best 5-disc cd-changer...........
I too am awaiting to hear that 5400 ES, the C2000 ES is a great changer! 
Late-80's Philips CD Player Disc Errors
After a cleaning to innards, re-check those cds. Remember the newer cds have that anti-pirate codec, I have several that will not play on my vintage Sony ES player... 
Focal Profile 918 presentation
Agreed- try 2-3 feet from side + rear walls. 
What should be my next upgrade? Speakers?
Agree w/ Viridian- do not forget those cables!!! 
You've Won the Lottery: Your Dream System, Now.
Second, I would have the means to audition all of the equipment that catches my interest! 
Why Transparent Cable? for Wilsons.... options?
I had a starter 2-channel system w/ Transparent Cable- excellent sound and an excellent product w/ great customer service. 
why still buy a cd player?
Agreed. A high-end cdp can easily beat out any music server. 
SACD availability?
check out CD Universe online. 
Focal JM Lab Profile 928
Agreed-the 928 is a very good speaker at any price! Nicely combines w/ bryston amp / preamp/processor as well. 
has anyone tried ultrabit platinum on their cds
I have been reading this thread, I will pick up this cleaner and give it a try... 
JVC or Pioneer Elite Projector
pioneer elite is the better product.