jafant

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Jazz for late night relaxation
As above- I will 2nd the Joe Pass.Add the new Kurt Elling disc. 
Pass Labs XP-10 & XP20 Users
Guys-here are some prospects on PC;Silent SourceSignal CableWireWorld 
Equipment Repair
I concur w/ dgarretson! 
Best integrated amps under $9k
Simple really, buy used/demo. There is not much difference in $3K ? 
Powercords $1000 that beat VH Audio cords
OP-I am a cable guy first and foremost. Called it a tone control or filter,call it both, they do make a difference in any system. Yes, some brands are more gear-dependent than others. Trial and error is the best method to eval how they integrate i... 
Subwoofer pairing with new Magnepan .7's
REL offers the best subwoofer in the business. Mates very nicely w/ both Rogue Audio and Maggies. Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Best integrated amps under $9k
Any of you guys rocking the new ML integrated? 
Latest Absolute Sound
Globally-speaking, the world is filled w/ both billionaires & millionaires.I would like to think that those guys are buying this gear! 
New to Mit Cables
rvito-are you going to use WW or MIT power cords? 
NAD c 565bee- marantz 600? Equilavent
Another vote for the NAD 565BEE spinner! 
Shunyata conditioner - but which one?
I would seek out the 1st V-Ray model, and see/hear where things take you. Watch the used/demo market for the best price.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Ayre CX-7e CD player (not MP version) does not read DG label CD's (Deutschland Gramophone)
OP-I want to say that the "MP" update was supposed to fix certain in herent issues. Advise your friend to sit on Ayre until a solution is reached. A guy named Mike used to be the head of support/customer service. Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
What vintage speaker might you use today
Anything from Infinity!keep me posted & happy listening! 
Audio Research Ref. 3, Ref. 5, or the Ref. 5se.
Russb-I would not settle for any model less than the Ref3 SE.Clearly, the best is the Ref5 SE. At any rate, try the pre-amp in your system, your room prior to any purchase. Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Where did you sink the most cash into?
Cabling should equal 10-20% of total system cost!