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Best cd player for around $3500?
A second hand Naim CDX2.....no doubt about it 
i want a dull, caramel colored cd player any ideas
Just cover your speakers with socks, pillow cases and the like....too "detailed" add more dirty laundry...John 
Wilson Sophia 2 vs B&W 802d
"Wilsons are about twict (sic)the price of the B&W 802"I think: B&W 802D = $12,000Wilson Sohia's = $9,500I am correct on this? 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
Naim CDX2 with the XPSII Power supply, I am done with my fron end. Period. No more. I am complete. John 
Reference 3a Dulcet with Solid State Amp?
I use and Edge G3 to drive my MM De Cappo i's along with a Naim CDX2/XPSII....I enjoy it very much. I reviewed the Dulcets loved em.....I think it all sounds great but I would look for a smooth solid state to sound their best, but mine sound great... 
CD UPGRADE $5000.00-$7000.00 RANGE
My favorite, and reference, is the Naim CDX2 @$5350 with an amazing upgrade path by adding the Naim XPSII power-suppy. You can read my review of the CDX2 and the recently posted review of the XPSII at www.positive-feedback.com.Yes, I am bias. But ... 
New Acoustic Zen Adagio loudspeakers
I will be reviewing a pair very soon for Positive-Feedback.com, keep your eyes peeled. I do not have them yet or I would offer an intitial opinion...I should get them this week.JohnPS: I will be reviewing them with solid state gear. 
Downsized and still happy, can it happen?
Hi…I love this topic….8 years ago I had a 9 component set up (separate monos, pre, power conditioner, DAC, Transport, Correction engine, speakers & sub). I now have an integrated, CD and a pair of speakers. I do not regret the transformation i... 
Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth
I am going to see them at the Hollywood Bowl this sunday night!!!! (9/25). This is their first tour since "breaking up" and I was lucky enough to see them just before they broke up 9 years ago...I will fill you in next week....I have ALWAYS been a... 
Dead Can Dance's Into the Labyrinth
at the Hollywood Bowl this sunday night!!!! (9/25). This is their first tour since "breaking up" and I was lucky enough to see them just before they broke up 9 years ago...I will fill you in next week....I have ALWAYS been a big fan....jtb 
Cary 303-300
I am currently reviewing the unit for Positive-Feedback.com. It will be a while before it is posted as I have just finished burning in the unit (both the Tube and SS stage). My first impressions are favorable. I reviewed the 308T a couple years ba... 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
Colnago CT1...until I was nearly killed (and that is no exageration) 10 monts ago..still not back on my feet...so audio is all I got..and I was into cycling WAY more than audio... 
integrateds in the modern age: consensus?
I am a current owner of the Edge G3, this after years of seperates and other integrateds. I am completely happy with the G3, match it with a great source (for me the Naim CDX2) and speakers and it works. It works better for me then most seperates.... 
Best Integrated Amp, Price no obstacle?
I am a reviewer for PF online, My favorites in order are:1) JRDG CII2) YBA Passion3) Edge G3I currently own the G3 and will be writing a review for it soon. Truth be told the only reason I don't own the YBA is that it did not fit on my rack (too l... 
Review: Acoustic Zen Absolute Interconnect
I, too, am I big fan of AZ. I am currently AZ all around, Silver Ref IIs, Holograms & El Ninos power cords (if you want to talk bang for the buck the Le Nino Power cords maybe the single most impressive value I have ever purchased) I am a revi...