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Yamaha CD S1000 or S2100 as transport
I own the CDS1000 and think it is phenomenal.  Tray is butter smooth on open and close, completely silent. Super impressed with it.  It's the only SACD I have in use at the moment and nothing to previously compare it to, unless we count a Pioneer ... 
Time/Process of Hooking up New Equipment
Whenever I think it can be most easily slipped into the rack without being noticed, if you know what I mean ......  
Choosing Integrated Amp For New B&W Speakers
All three are excellent choices - I don’t think you can go wrong with any of them. I own Edge separates (W and NQ) and like them very much. Love the Luxman sound as well. Haven’t heard the Krell but know it has many fans (literally and figurativel... 
Aurender N200
This has been an interesting thread on streamers. I understand from Bliss’s comment on page 1 that Aurender is great at streaming but optimized also for storage for those that have files. That’s not me. No files to play. Simply Tidal or Qobuz str... 
The Risks of Buying Demo Gear
Depends on the dealer. If you frequent the store, you probably have a pretty good idea of how much use a particular component gets. Can be a steal with full warranty for barely used components. Yeah be more careful with speakers for sure. People s... 
WEISS 501-502 DAC
I just saw on the weiss website that there are now "4-channel" versions of both the 501 and 502, and they are considered upgrades. Go to the site and read for yourself - I wasn’t that interested so didn't take the time to delve into, just noted it... 
Cullen Cable
Another update.  Patrick's still making cables and responded to me within 24 hours with a quote.  I placed the order yesterday.  Seems to be same as ever.  Looking forward to receiving great cables.  
A Tale of Two Cambridge Audio Edge Amps
Well they share the exact same amplification stage.  If you have no other way to control volume (e.g., not intending to use a preamp), then I'd say get the Edge A for that reason alone (don't use PC). Obviously you'd not be using both the externa... 
Cullen Cable
So is Cullen Cables still taking cable orders from the Cullen site or not?  I'm not clear if it all migrated to the other company he mentioned or what?  
NAD M33 issues, don't know where to start
How is the sound quality of the M33?  Are these quality defects isolated or common?  
What speakers are you using with Luxman class A?
Ha, the reason I had gone through the work of researching and compiling that list a couple years ago was to try to forecast when the AXii might be updated, as I was interested but didn’t want to buy right before an updated model was released. When... 
What speakers are you using with Luxman class A?
That 2013 comment probably referred to the model that preceded the AX. This is an old thread and that amp has been through a lot of revisions! 590A 2005 590Aii 2010 590 AX 2013 590Axii 2016 Too bad it won't be re-upped....  
PS Audio BHK 600
Will the $32.5k BHK monos sound better than the new Luxman M-10x amp at $20k? Time will tell. More particularly, will be BHK 600’s sound better than a Luxman M10x and a pile of $12.5k in cash sitting next to it?  
Roots, a question for younger audiophiles, how did you start your journey?
Bowers/Wilkins Cdm-NT series speakers and NAD integrated amp. MIT cables. Pioneer Elite CD/DVD player. Early years of this century  
TEAC NT-505 impossible connecting to WiFi router o such LAN: help me please?
I am noticing increased difficulty with connecting with mine