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AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs
Its sounds to me that the Ayon CD5 would be better than the Play Back Design if you want that warmth, but the Ayon may be more open. 
AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs
Did you find the Playback design to sound a little closed in compared to EMM. Like comparing moving magnet to moving coil. 
CAT JL-3 Versus VAC phi 300.1 monos?
From hearing the CAT amps at 10 years of CES shows and owning the 300.1 also owned CAT REF Preamp, my feelings are the Vac amps are a little more musical not tuby while the cat amps to me sound a little cooler in nature. I feel the Cat amps sound ... 
VAC 301 versus VAC 200 as monoblocks
If it is the older cardas their cables are for sure on the warm side of nuetral. 
VAC 301 versus VAC 200 as monoblocks
Franzschubert Please tell us what the other components are in your system. Thanks 
Any better DAC then dCS Scarlatti?
Murataltuev I hope you don't actually like the Berkeley because to me that dac sounds hi fi and thin. 
VAC 301 versus VAC 200 as monoblocks
I think we are in a totally different price range with the 440's 75,000 anyone. 
Aesthetix Calypso Signature vs. ARC REF 3
Put the VAC preamp in the mix as well 
High powered point to point tube amp?
I second the Shoreline, also VAC Mono's, and Tube Research Labs 
Salk Speakers - Opinions & Advice?
They are on the leaner side which I find grows tiresome after awhile. 
Who can repair older Theta
You may want to contact Jim White from Aesthetix. He use to work for Theta. Jim now makes his own digital converter. You can look him up through Musical Surroundings. 
Audio Research Ref210 vs Ref300 vs VTM200
Dave Mitchell did you have an opportunity to listen to the VAC PHI 300.1 Monos in comparison to these latest Audio Researches. 
Dolby True HD vs. DTS HD
Stratman what is the Akira title and does amazon have it. thanks Jeff 
3D Bluray players and Tvs
Like I said they will sell because it is new. Wait until they see what they get. This is a huge gimmick. 
3D Bluray players and Tvs
Not impressed. I saw most of the 3D displays at CES. To me 3D right now is not as good as 2D. Yes you get more depth, but the background material you see is not sharply focused or have the vibrant colors that pop. They showed a coral scene where a...