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A CD/SACD player to beat Oppo 105D at similar price range?
I have the marantz 8005 SACD and Yamaha s1000 both good, you can't go wrong either one. 
How does Yamaha CD S2000 reproduce super audio?
Willand I too have the S1000 Yamaha out of the box it sounds good. 
Seeking Suggestions on Preamp Upgrade (CJ, Aesthetix, EAR)
The other unit is 7k, I forgot the name, between the 5k and 7k, for me the 2k difference is not worth it. 
Seeking Suggestions on Preamp Upgrade (CJ, Aesthetix, EAR)
I heard 2 aesthetix  preamp one is calypso, this are excellent unit, I will buy one, without thinking, if I can afford it, they are so neutral, and full sounding, and well made.... 
Nordost Frey 2; what should I expect?
4425 the new model Nordost are really good, the Tyr are also good, when I heard them connected with the Technics at Axpona this year, I was so impressed, I end up buying Heimdall 2 speaker cable and ic, and the technic speakers, Iam looking to get... 
What speaker cables can complete with Audience 24e or 24e SE for less $$
Sunnyjim  be patient Paul from Clear day cable can easily make you one.Very very nice guy. 
Nordost Frey 2; what should I expect?
BO1972 I agree with you, one brand can't do it all, kimber n Nordost seems a good combo, true cables should not be use to tune systems, but it's hard not to, I use other brand to balance..,,my heimdall2 Nordost match well with Audioquest ic.,,, 
Most detailed budget power cord under 150$ used?
I agree with Pangea pc ,I have the ac14mark2se is just as good as my 2 audience powerchord, for $59 ? How can you beat that? 
Wharfdale's Denton Anniverary spker Any 3 way speaker of similar sound quality?? .
No romance, I tried to get away with cheap cables it did not work...well Nordost has low price cables too. 
What speaker cables can complete with Audience 24e or 24e SE for less $$
Clear day do have inner detail, no brightness, they are solid core silver, audience are good, but they are not for me, for my taste the au24 is a bit boring, never tried new one, I love my two power chord though ..... 
Why pay so much?
Honestly some cables are not worth their price, but if I have money that I don't need, and I have expensive system, I will buy why not?Mike Lavigne has a good explanation about this topic.Mike is Agon member. 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
If you have a good components, it's almost a waste if you don't get good cables, in my case, for a long time, I tried to get away with less quality cables, it did not work, After many years I decided to buy good speaker cable for $1500 , I was sho... 
Cerious Technologies NEW Graphene Cables
My friend purchased this cables, he was very impress, he use very expensive cables, for now only one ic of his previous cables is connected, maybe in a week I can listen , will see, how good this CT , Iam very familiar with his system....they are ... 
Amp recommendation for KEF LS50
Mark Levinson 331 there is one on sale on Agon 
Power cable recommendations under $1k
Nemesis, I think it's worth trying the Pangea. In my system the sound you describe I hear them on my system...and more.my system consist of Andra ll, tube preamp art audio, art audio concerto connected to 550 musical fidelity monoblocks, cables au...