jayctoy

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best all around monitor
Diapason Adamantes,this are so musical.Woodfield I agree the Norh 9 are excellent,but not as musical as the Diapason, my rewire 6.9 norh are very close with the 9. 
What Do You Get When You Spend Megabucks?
I agree with Stehno ( a friend of mine).You dont need to spent a lot of money. But If am Bill Gates I will.Because until now everytime, I think of the MartinLogan Statement and VTL Wotan, and CJ premier preamp,and Wadia cdp,combination. I get goos... 
So, is it Clarity or Brightness?
To me clarity is when you can hear the intrument, clearly,you can tell the position of the musician,Brightnessussually , cause by ringing of most hears,unnatural,stringsespecially or acoustic are the first one I will notice.Brightness is very fati... 
my $686 stereo system, laugh if you want...
Bottomup, your system became so popular, I want tofollow your direction. 
AA DDE v3.0 vs. newer stuff
I agree with Ben, the AA stuff are more natural sounding,than the PT stuff. 
for a total of 5000$ for used equip.
For 5k this will be the system If I were you.Amp Jolida Integrated $1200CD Player Jolida JD100 $700 usedSpeakers Diapason Adamantes $1700 used.Cables used audience maestro or conductor.Just IMHO. 
Guidance for a college student...
Aroc, Ive heard the DNA1 before, I think the Le amp arebetter,The Audio Alchemy OM 150,is not comparableto the Le amp,The Le amp monos are very close to my PliniusSA100,they are good. But they dont know them here atAgon,Check Harmonicdiscord.com.I... 
Others using Whatmough speaker?
Albert let me audition couple of models,and I listento Home Theater set, for the price they are hard tobeat,I heard the HT set up, At Van L here in Chicago,I think Albert knows that, And Albert is a very niceperson to deal with.I have not seen Him... 
Sony SCD-1 or BAT VK-D5 / D5SE
Jmcgrogan,you dont need to spend $1700 call Dansee what,He can do to your 9000es,honestly my modded sonyeven on redbook,it does the holographic sound, I havebeen looking for.What do you have to lose.Dan is a nice guy. 
Interconnect to tame bright sounding CDP
Try Audience cables. 
listener fatigue? go analogue.
Sometimes it also depend on the musicality and the setup of the system,A month ago I changed my ic on my (vynil)second system, not realising the system did improvedso much in terms of musicality,involvement,synergisity,I did not even evalute, when... 
listener fatigue? go analogue.
Couple of weeks ago my friend and I, We end up listeningto both of my system,My reference system is where mydigital front end,my friend made a comment, thatmy reference system is so musical, natural sounding,and enjoyable to listen.Then He request... 
Analysis Plus Crystal ovals vs. Nordost Valhalla??
JBAtlanta, take it easy , as long as you are happy,the credit card can be melted,I did not listen tomy system for two days,I wasnt happy at all,Enjoythe hobby to refresh.Iam glad you like the Valhalla,I want to have a taste of them someday. 
Best digital cable below $500
Kimber AGDL, and Kimber D60, Kimber orchid, this aremy favorite, Gfroman I agree with you. 
Sony SCD-1 or BAT VK-D5 / D5SE
Akaddict, Iam glad you ask about the imaging, detail,midrange purity,In my system,according to the guy who brought the BAT,my sony 9000es unmodded that time,ismore detail and transparent,and ,BAT imaging I thinkis better, Bat palpability is a bit ...