jcraig6

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Best speaker under $500
Bookshelf sonus faber concertinos 
Need help for B W speaker and CJ Amp
I am using Marantz MA 700 mono's. There ok but not great. I have those until I can upgrade. I did bring home Jeff Rowland 112. It was close to perfect for me. I immediately heard how much better the Jeff Row was. I wanted just a little more warmth... 
Need help for B W speaker and CJ Amp
I wanted to also add that my plans are to go with tube preamp. I know that will make it warm. 
Need help for B W speaker and CJ Amp
I am using audioquest but wouldn't recommend it. If you want to go warmer I would suggest Cardas golden cross. There is a lot of cardas for sell here at audiogon. 
Need help for B W speaker and CJ Amp
Cable would depend on what type of sound you want to achieve. Do you want to warm the sound or brighten it up. I am curious as to how the B&W sounds with the CJ. I have the N803 B&W; and the CJ 2500 is a consideration for me with possibly ... 
DVD player with excellent CD quality
I own the Sony 7700. Originally purchased a demo 7000 thought I should have the new 7700 and took back the 7000. The 7700 is ok enough but the 7000 had much better cd playback, and I mean alot better. The 7000 lets you adjust screen colors and res... 
plinius vs. ayre
Question mainly for Rayhall (can be anyone). You stated not to have to bright of system with plinius. I have the B&W Nautilaus 803 speakers. Planning on Theta Cassanova for home theater. Haven't picked musical preamp yet with Cardas wires. Rig... 
plinius vs. ayre
Ayre is made in Colorado. 
B&W 803 match
I also have the 803's but was wondering what amp set up you settled for.