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monitor speaker for near-wall placement?
Check out the System Audio 1110's ($750 new retail) These are great little speakers that are very easy to place and sound great. Stereophile has always raved about System Audio's at their hifi shows. The only down fall is they are not the easiest ... 
What time do you wear?
Glad to see that others appreciate fine watches too. The two watches that I own are a Heuer Monaco reissue chronograph, Omega Speedmaster (moon watch) and soon (hopefully) to purchase a Rolex Explorer II (white face). CWondon, I would go w/ the vi... 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Very well said Perfectimage... 
looking for an amp ???
Check out the Mark Levinson 331 (100 Watt) or the newer version 334 (150 Watt). These amplifiers represent the best of both worlds and are tremendously musical. After messing around w/ some tube gear I am now satisfied with these highly refined am... 
CD Player w Volume control-Suggestions?
I recently pulled my Audio Research preamp out of the chain since all of my listening is digital and I am now running my Wadia 850 directly to my Mark Levinson 331 via Harmonic Technology Pro Silway Mk. II Balanced. When comparing the Wadia's w/ou... 
A competitor for the ProAc SC-1 Monitors
If you can find a used pair of ProAc Tablette Signature 50's I think you will be surprised how close they come to the 1SC's. Some prefer the Tab Sig 50 over the 1SC. The only problem is the signature version rarely come up for sale. They are betwe... 
The best CD Player for the money
I second Marklivia...go w/ the Wadia 830. 
How did U get into this expensive hobby?
Leaf, You are a stupid fool to think that just because someone got hooked on hifi by picking up an audio magizine makes them a non-music lover. I have always loved music and have been a musician for over 20 years (10 professional). I can honestly ... 
Wadia 270/27ix vs. Sonic Frontiers T3/P3
I recently adjusted the internal DIP switches in my Wadia 850 in order to maximize its output level. I am now listening between the 70-90 range comparred to the 45-65 range. Since I am operating the 850 well beyond the top half of its range the re... 
THE BEST SMALL SPEAKERS
ProAc Tablette 50 Signatures (6.5W x 7D x 11L) work extremely well in a small listening room. 
Wadia 22 Transport?
Wadia is back in business. They are a division of Audio Video Research in Ann Arbor. See Sterephile website article for more info. 
The best Cdp that have volume control
My vote is for Wadia. I recently adjusted the internal DIP switches in my Wadia 850 in order to maximize its output level. Wow, what a difference this made. I am now listening between the 70-90 range comparred to the 45-65 range. Since I am operat... 
Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ?
It looks like I don't second Durbin since he went with the Levinson. Dumb mistake on my part... 
Levinson 39 or Wadia 830/850/860 ?
I second Drubin and went w/ the 850... 
Is Hales finished for Good?
Wadia is back. Go to stereophile.com for more info.