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Aragon 8008BB or Odyssey Stratos power amp
actually for the record, I have extensive experience with both the actives and standard Paradigm speakers, driven with a lot of different amps. While I'm not a huge fan of Paradigms per se, I can definitely say that the "actives" are a much better... 
best sub- 1000 Transport, new or used
If I'm not mistaken, your EAD has 24/96 dac's???...the only way you'll really be able to take advantage of the better processing (even with standard 16/44 cd's) is to use a DVD players 24/96 digital passing capablities (note all dvd players don't ... 
Any advise to improve my system
Well, Before you start changing all the variables around and switching gear, I'd say this...You've got some really good pieces to work with, so I'd work on getting the maximum out of what you've got first! And, if you must change gear, only do one... 
Speakers for ARC VT-100. Desire AIR
Also, the Celestion Kingstons sound great with the Twwwwwoooobs! 
Speakers for ARC VT-100. Desire AIR
I really like the suggestions this John fellow has suggested...I wonder if I know him??? Also, the Thiel stuff works pretty well with the VT100. What price range are we in for speakers however? The amp is $5k range for speakers (40-50% off sytem s... 
Transparent Cables - Worth the money?
I work for an ultra high end salon that sells the likes of Wilson, Martin Logan, Magnapan, Thiel, Audio Physics, Celestion, Pass Labs, Krell, Audio Research, Aragon, Theta, etc, etc...and we never had a sytem that seemed to work well with the Tran... 
SACD/DVD Audio Combi Players?
Well, let me just state that, for at least my record, the Sony SCD777 or SCD1 are definitely a cut above the Sony 9000es DVD/SACD player!!! We've done side by sides on some of the best associated equipment set-ups, and the 9000ES is most definitel... 
What to do for the rear?
Thiel Power points, mounted above the seating possition (is next to impossible to go wrong with ($2600 a pair though!?) or Aerial Accoustics rears ($2800/pr) mounted on the ceiling above your head!... 
Tuner Advice. Help a lost soul.
If you're a lost soul, Find Jesus! 
Tuner Advice. Help a lost soul.
I think you'll find the Creek T43 tuner (retail $699) to be the best new tuner you'll likely come across for anywhere near this price range (new). Used you could get near half price range! Best to ya.... 
Jitter Reduction
Have you ever tried the excellent (and excellently reviewed) Audio Prisms CD Black light for your discs??? I think you'll find at least a 15% improvement in the sound! Seriously!...it's worth a try! I've used these little green discs on top of my ... 
connecting DD decoder to a 2ch preamp
Unfortunatley, I think the first guy(Sk on 2/23/00) has the right info for you! Your current setup work's the best. If you try to add other output's dirrectly in to some sort of amp (sans the preamplificatin), I think you'll likely get lackluster ... 
harmonic technoliges interconnects/cable
Also, the Truth link(although not as hyper detailed) had a fuller bass pressentation and smoother overall ballance in my system. The Speaker cable from Harmonic is also what I'm probably going to upgrade to...As it's the best stuff I've heared to ... 
harmonic technoliges interconnects/cable
I've auditioned the Pro Silway MKII's recently(also the Truth link), and my system match (Thiel/Classe/AQ speaker cable) yeilded a very clear open pressentation, that was overall smooth and extremely detailed, albeit with excess treble energy (bre...