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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... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
if you have loads of money and the $10k cables sound best to you after auditioning many cables at different prices on your $100k speakers... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
while I think we generally agree on cables Drac, I don't assume the purchasers of $10K cables are fools or the manufacturer scammers... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
I too have trouble understanding how a power cord can have the same list price as a Honda Civic. On the other hand, if someone wants to build them and someone wants to buy them, so be it... 
The best separates between $2500-3000. Moving on from the original Rogue Sphinx Intg..
Odyssey Khartago or Stratos for the amp, have not heard their preamps. I ran a Khartago Plus with a Rowland Capri with built in phono. I could only get about $1200 when I sold the Rowland, so the combo is within your budget and sounds great.  I re... 
Are audiophiles still out of their minds?
nonetheless Geoff, it is either acceptable or not... 
Amp or speaker first, upgrade
enjoy the quest 
Amp or speaker first, upgrade
also be aware that there were a few changes in the 10T but no model designation change. there were also two versions of the 8 before it became the 8b 
Amp or speaker first, upgrade
the 10T is an awesome speaker, as is the similar sounding Aerial 8 or 8b