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from ARC to Pass ?
My friend went from same ARC pre to Pass X2 then Pass XP-10, with significant improvement each time...amp was Pass X250.5 
CD/SACD Player. I know there are many threads but I still would like help.
if you are happy with what you have, and just want to try SACD, I agree with elevick that you should try an older, less expensive player...then if you get hooked on SACD you will have a decision to make. The Lexicon RT-20 plays great SACD, and the... 
New amp for Vandersteen 2CE
I found significant improvement in my Connect with Parasound Zdac and Peachtree Dac itx - relatively low cost improvements - but if you are happy with it as is... 
New amp for Vandersteen 2CE
the Sonos has a great user interface but a poor quality DAC 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
outstanding Al 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I'm  sure they did, great speakers...did you have a chance to compare cables on them? 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I set a maximum amount to spend on cables, but am always happy to spend less...I would never say you need to spend x to get good sound...but I also find the best sound rarely comes cheaply... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
my question wasn't meant to be argumentative. I have no way of knowing manufacturing costs.  How about, what are some cables you like and feel are a good value and would recommend to friends? 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
as a point of reference maplegrove, what are some cables you believe to be overpriced and shilled? 
Closed back headphone recommendation
Audeze EL-8 comes either open or closed back 
Marantz 2230 to subwoofer ?
from the speaker terminals 
Short cables for Preout/main in and passive use
good quality ones rarely come up used 
Vintage SS repair shop near Cleveland/Columbus/Detroit?
Blackie's in Grand Rapids  
best bookshelf speakers for < $2000?
lots of great monitors at that price; Merlin, ATC, PMC, Aerial, PBN, PSB, Dali...too many to list 
What receiver should I buy?
I would do an older pre/pro and separate amp