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Bel..AVo 200.2, Musical Fidelity A3cr, YBA 2hc, Pass X150
The Audiosource uses the latest Tripath, which is what used in Evo, but the street price, you can afford to use 6 amps.http://shop.store.yahoo.com/allsellelectro/audam200watd.html 
Amazing Solo Piano Recordings
All of the solo piano recordings are top notch in audiophile sonic and artistry interpretation. J. Y. Song, and Chitose Okashiro are the best of the portfolio. Don't buy 1, but 3 or 4 and avg price drops to $11. 
dcs sound
This is what the pros use to master the audiophile CD you play at home. Why not get the original ? 
Meridian 508.20 Upgrade or Hold
He he he, I upgraded from 563.18 to 566.24. The sound was changed, resolution enhanced, and musicality reduced. Ended up selling the 566.24. I paired it with 500. It was better than $300 mid-fi, but not in the major league, and certainly not at th... 
Anybody heard clayton s40?
The 40W is an understatement. I used the 100W M100 to drive 81dB speaker to better effect than 200W ML 23.5. 
Wilson-Benesch Analog
You can upgrade LP12 with carbon parts. Wilson sounds a little dry, and the upgraded Linn is a little warmer. Can't comment on the arm though. However, the carbon graphite LP12 will cost half of Wilson, since there are plenty of used LP12 around. ... 
Amplifier match for Sonus Faber Extremas
Try Clayton Audio M100. 200 Amp is enough for you ? 
Pass amps with Audible illisions mod3
I remember that Pass has a low input impedance, while AIM3 output on the high side. Not an ideal situation, but need careful matching of interconnect and actual audition. 
Best CDR ?
Get the HHB 850. If you shop around, you can get it for $900. 
phono pre-amp
ARC PH3! Beats my Audible Illusion Moduluse 3A with a gold board. I think the line stage of AIM3A is great, but phono part not as good as PH-3. PH3 uses hybrid FET input and 3 6922 output. 
Your favorite Cello recording
Anything Du Pre. Most of the EMI's were also extremely high-quality. Du Pre's Elgar vs. Yo Yo Ma's was quite an revelation.