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Budget system around 1K
Onkyo A-9555, Vienna Haydn Grand. 
NAD C375Bee or Yamaha A-S2000
Hi Soniqmike, Have you heard any other models in the Yamaha lineup? As a long time Yamaha fan (70's) was hoping the others are also quite good. Thanks. 
Best Pre with a built-n phono section?
Jeff Rowland Capri 
Complete 2.0 System for Under $3k?
Vienna Bach Grand, NAD Integrated or Onkyo A-9555 both with phono, Music Hall MMF-7. Discovery or Mapleshade cables. 
Magnepan 1.7 too bright, HELP
I have never liked Rotel amps with Magnepans, and in general I like Rotel amps, and use one for home theater. 
Pass XA30.5 vs. X150.5
Is the power output between the X150.5 and the XA30.5 very different? 
How does Aesthetix Atlas compare to ARC HD220
Heard the HD220 with the new 3.7 yesterday, also the ARC CD8 and ARC Ref 5 pre and it sounded incredible. 
Speakers under $3-4,000?
Elizabeth, Do you know if the 3.6s were upgraded and changed through the years, or is it simply a matter of age and use? Thanks 
A New Believer
and lots of stuff just can't be measured 
A New Believer
Lifting the cables off the carpet not only helps the sound, it costs nothing. 
A New Believer
Not to mention, if you buy used, the cost of even "expensive" cables, ends up being quite small after you sell. 
My last pre-amp, Rowland Capri or Ayre K5xe ?
Very happy with the Capri, which replaced an ARC LS25mkll. The volume control is great. Great value too, and if you want analog the phono card is also a great value. 
So what is the best speaker you have ever owned?
Dali Euphonia MS5 
Hi, need help with Snell Type a iii
More power would be great. 200 watts per channel or more. Spikes are essential too. 
Lexicon RT-20 for SACD
I have been very happy with the RT-20 as a CD and DVD player, and had forgotten it did SACD. Certainly sounds worth a try. Thanks.