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BAT REX amps
Raquel-I would interested in hearing from owners of the REX pre-amp as well. If you guys have a local dealer/retailer that has these models for audition, please give a shout-out.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Walker Talisman for cd's
Xkitchen-are you still using the Walker cd polisher?If so, how long have you used the product?Anything better at cleaning/polishing CDs ? 
old high end v. new entry level: audience
Tom-the older cables are fine (only). If you are looking to increase timbre, resolution, transparency...etc. A step up to the SE version is all you will ever need. Keep me posted and Happy Listening. 
Experience with AMR DP-777
Welcome! Jsch123-have you contacted AMR about your query?I have some additional info / help if you need it. Send me a PM. Happy Listening!-JA 
Refined SS Stereo pwr amps under 10K?
5560-For solid state- Pass Labs.Did you consider a ML power amp?There are so much great gear out there. Bryston comes to mind as well. Keep us posted & Happy Listening! 
Transparent Power Isolator vs RGPC
Very nice! Saint519-do you have a local TA dealer/retailer? If so, give a shout-out to the shop that you are purchasing your gear.Keep me posted and happy listening. 
Start over--HiFi rig ---clean slate
Jeff-you will not need (2) DD-15 subs. Instead, (1) REL of any size -these are the very best, most musical sub(s) on the market. Everything else does not compete! Keep us posted and Happy Listening! 
Mark Levinson 326s, an upgrade over the JC-2?
HK and Dave,I would like to hear, I mean, read about specifics. I enjoy the ML sound too. I feel the no 512 is the best cd/sacd spinner at this time.What source(s) digital or analog are you guys using?Happy Listening! 
The best CD Player for the money
Any of you guys listening to an upper-level high end spinner...like Vitus, Soulution, Audia Flight...?I would love to hear (read) about these players timbre, pitch, soundstage, PRat. Happy Listening! 
Start over--HiFi rig ---clean slate
Jeff-it sounds like (no pun) that you have found your future system.Kiko65- StraightWire is a natural, sonic match for Rogue gear. Even the entry-level cables sound great- I was impressed. This is a wonderful example of not spending big $$$$ on ca... 
solid state integrateds that will hold their value
Melbguy1-are you using a Vitus cd player w/ your Vitus integrated?It appears to be a sweet combo! Happy Listening. 
Start over--HiFi rig ---clean slate
Jeff-you are speaking to me on this one;I am in the process of starting over. The past 2 years I have been traveling to various dealers/retailers to audition gear since i have no local action. Here are a few thoughts;I do have my speakers picked-o... 
Pass Labs Xs preamplifier VS. XP-30
Believer,let's just say that I am a believer (no pun) in the Pass brand. Earlier this year I had the pleasure of spending some time w/ the XP-20 pre amp. It is hard to imagine anything better ...like the XP-30 or Xs...whichever model you choose yo... 
Transparent Power Isolator vs RGPC
Saint519-the Opus line, while costly-yes, will bring out the very best that your gear has to offer. It will be money well-spent. Best of all, you will have the top cables/cords and will not have to upgrade in the future.I am in a period of re-buil... 
NEED A RECOMMENDATION FOR NEW CD/SACD PLAYER
Hunter-what is Esoteric saying about your player going down x2 ?there must be some rationale? Along that breed , I was impressed w/ the Mark Levinson No 512 in current production.Grab one used or demo priced and use the rest of your money buying m...