loftarasa

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Experiences with NAD M51 DAC
It's my new front end as per my system sig, fed from a Squeezebox Touch via S/PDIF. Very happy with it, especially cause it serves as a preamp. 
Specific Specs to Recommend a Bookshelf Speaker
Try to audition the ATC SCM7s or SCM11s - they're unbelievable! 
ATC SCM20SLs en route Stands, cables...
Hi - yes, I got them (in my system link). Love them! I'm using Wireworld Oasis (OFC copper) speaker cable, and it's fine. Wish the speakers didn't have biwire terminals, but am using some bare wire cable spares as jumpers instead of the default ni... 
Speakers that can be placed close to the back wall
ATC sealed -- they love high power, too! 
Looking for a DAC
Your CDP used Burr Brown and the Pacific Microsonics chip. You might want to compare higher end products like the Berkeley Alpha 2, the Weiss DAC202, the AMR DP-777 
ATC SCM11 vs Monitor Audio Gold Reference 60
Great choice - let us know how you get on once you find some. 
Duelund CAST silver a $50,000 Upgrade?
Hello, no offence but are you off your rocker? Answer this question by first answering do you even have fifty thousand dollars worth of acoustic treatment applied to your listening room? 
I wanna rock -- with monitors on stands
Sell power amp for active ATC SCM50SLs! 
ATC SCM11 vs Monitor Audio Gold Reference 60
I'll third the recommendation for the ATC SCM11 - fantastic monitors that put any rivals up to twice the price to shame for dynamics and naturalism IMO. They're also superb for rock.They are low sensitivity but do NOT need $6,000 power amps to dri... 
Speakers made with unusual cabinet material
Wilson Benesch use carbon fibre and the veneers done by the guys who make dashboards for Bentleys! Swish. 
Recommendation on soft dome bookshelfs under $1K
ATC SCM11s. There's a listing on audiogon currently. 
Self powered speakers for Benchmark Dac1 Pre
Focal CMS50 
Dynaudio Excite X12 4ohms
Reach out to John at Hawthorne Stereo in Seattle; they have the entire Entry range. 
Dynaudio Excite X12 4ohms
The best thing would be to audition any pair of speakers with your actual amp.I like Dynaudio but have to recommend the ATC SCM11s. A bit of a beast to drive cause of the low sensitivity, but a uniquely real, natural sound that is unrivalled at th... 
B&W 801N and Bryston match
I'm a agree with Chadeffect. Don't care for B&W or Bryston. The two together...all I can say is...you should audition it first.