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Older Cary 306/200 vrs a recent used Cary CD500?
OP & Brownsfan,what other gear are you guys using w/ that DENON 1650 cd player? 
Subs: sealed vs. ported
REL subwoofer(s) are the best in the business, IMO.By design, those are sealed sub(s). Even the smallest models sound excellent, very musical. 
Transparent Audio? JPS? Nordost? Kubala Sosna?
Concur w/ Bigamp. The reference or opus lines are simply, outstanding! 
Sony CD player CDP XA 20 ES question
Any of you guys know the difference between the XA20 ES and XA3 ES cd players? Both look identicial to me... 
Upgrading woofers in a/d/s L2030, need help
Sounds like an interesting speaker w/ those 14" woofers.Yes, a/d/s was great at providing outstanding mids & highs.The company also made great car audio speakers as well.Those, too, were not known for their bass properties.I would never alter ... 
Sony CD player CDP XA 20 ES question
Anyone know the difference between the CDP XA20 ES and CDP XA3 ES Sony players. They look identical to me... 
How big of a difference do amps make?
I enjoy robust, powerful, high-current amp(s). 
Best DFW Audio Dealers
Many Thanks! Rdoc.what gear did you purchase from John Fort? 
Transparent Audio? JPS? Nordost? Kubala Sosna?
pictura-what gear is in your system? 
Sealed, Ported, or Passive Radiators?
I am thinking that the newest Thiel designs have dropped the passive radiator? 
A Match For Bryston SP 1.7 Pre Amp / Processor
The 1st time I demo'ed the 1.7, it was in a small system;Bryston 1.7Bryston 3B ampArcam DV 79 playerFocal 918 speakersNordost red dawn cablingVery nice sound indeed. 
Power plant and power cords upgrades a real wow?
Mountain song,look into getting a dedicated line to your system first. 
The Best Audio Dealer
Audio Concepts- Dallas TX. 
Best DFW Audio Dealers
Thanks! guys. Earlier today I did check out Audio Concepts, as I wanted to demo some Naim gear.Afterwards, I wanted to check out John Fort A/V, he was not open? 
Best DFW Audio Dealers
Agreed JFrech,maybe I will have an opportunity to visit Austin TX.I will check out Audio Concepts- Docdan50.Any other suggestions?