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CD players that make for a great transport
do you know if the Neo 260D uses the same transport as the 230D and 260D ? 
The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg..
I also thought the Khartago Plus was 130 watts.  I had back surgery but have a friend to move my amp every few years - don't let the back hold you back - get what you want :) 
Aesthetix Calypso Signature to Eclipse
The Romulus Eclipse upgrade is awesome 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
I felt it would be a tragic waste of my awesome Dali Speakers and Pass Amp to not get the best sounding cable I could afford,  and that would have good resale value...I never thought about what the cables I auditioned cost to develop, manufacture,... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
I love the Mapleshade Double Golden Helix Plus, still use my pair, but found in my main system that Transparent Super MM2 sounded much better...don't know that they sound 400% better though... 
The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg..
I also used a Linn Majik Kontrol. Great pre and used price is very low  
The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg..
I used a Rowland Capri. Original version. Stratos has more power very similar sound  I did not like the Parasound but many do  
The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg..
The Plus sounds better than the original. Power increase is minimal. Not familiar with the mono block version, and there is a version above the Plus. I briefly replaced a Pass X250.5 with it, and the Khartago was quite impressive.  I did like the ... 
CD players that make for a great transport
Onkyo DX-7555   Teac PD-H600     Simaudio 230D 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
well said folkfreak 
The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg..
I ran the 3 piece mini Maggie system with a stereo Khartago Plus and it was a great combination 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
and yes, some truly have no budgetary constraints... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
for me Drac, the key is the auditioning, deciding by what sounds best to you, within the constraints of your budget... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
yes, some are 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
vs someone who buys $10k speakers and slaps on cheap cables without auditioning, simply assuming cables don't matter...