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Do the best audio designers put their ears before the numbers.
there is a Nelson Pass interview on youtube, maybe with Steve Guttenberg, where he talks about the combination of measurements and listening... 
Any love for Musical Fidelity integrateds?
very happy with M2si on Magnepan LRS and Zu Dirty Weekend 
Marantz PM Ki Ruby vs Musical Fidelity M6si
I use the Dali’s into the wood. In other systems I’ve had good luck with Adona brass pucks  
Marantz PM Ki Ruby vs Musical Fidelity M6si
my Dali's (many pairs) have always sounded best on Mapleshade brass cones, but the included spikes sounded good too...some prefer no footers... 
How do you go about selling large speakers?
buy an old receiver and set them up in the garage...I did that with my old Advents and Onkyo, and have loved it !!! 
...do great speakers increase in value over time in the vintage market?
almost all don’t, it’s a rare one that does...and often vintage gear actually sells for far far less than those hopeful asking prices... 
How do you go about selling large speakers?
you can also do Audiogon or Ebay and state local pickup only... 
Aerial Acoustic 5Ts vs Cheap Towers
they need a better, more powerful amp... 
Best CD player under $2000
is Ric still working on Oppo's ? I have his modified Oppo Sonica and it's awesome... 
Marantz PM Ki Ruby vs Musical Fidelity M6si
prices on used and open box Marantz PM Ruby are surprisingly low... 
Best CD player under $2000
the Denafrips Avatar transport mentioned earlier is actually about $1200, the website lists prices in Singapore dollars... 
Looking for an all-in-one integrated amp + CD player
Arcam Solo and Solo Mini.  Teac made some other good ones in your price range, not sure of model numbers though... 
Dedicated transport or CD player as transport?
Denafrips  has to be ordered directly, online, no current distributor 
Pioneer Direct Drives - Now and then?
I think the Pioneer PLX-1000 is a terrific player, way better than my vintage Yamaha direct drive... 
Are CD players goig the way of the 8 track,and the cassette?
When the Camaro was totalled In 1978 the 8 track kept playing as the smoke rose... took it out and put it in my 73 Skylark. Yeah sure miss that Camaro