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The Best of the English Sound
At the lower end , the Wharfedales are amazing. You could step up a bit to the Audioengine A5s that are powered.ATCs need a lot of power.The Harbeths and Spendors are the next step up and need less power. They are both less strident than the ATCs.... 
So Many DACs - So Little Time
Have heard all the DACs except the Cary. I would strongly suggest the Wyred4sound DAC.As good as the Perfectwave or better with superior parts quality. 
MC275: do you use RCAs or XLRs? Why?
RCA to Modwright preamp. 
Tally up best preamplifier ever
Marantz 7C 
is Cullen Mod beyond my systems and my ability?
Call Rick at Cullen Circuits. He' a straight shooter and as knowledgable as anyone around. 
Harbeth - Compact 7 ES-2 used OR P3-ESR new ?
First of all, the Harbeths are not overpriced. The Dollar is loosing value. Even at poor exchange rates the Harbeths are a great value.The HL5s were one of the top 5 sounds at RMAF. The P3s were comparable to Joseph Audios new monitors at 1/3 the ... 
Denon 2900 - useable w/o TV connected?
One of the better player transports of all time. Great as tranport for DAC and can be modded with discrete output.Built like a tank. Turned into the 3900 series after this version. 
Oppo BDP-83SE or Sony SCD-XA5400ES?
Have heard the Oppo twice, live in the land of Oppo. Very good but not up to the Sony nor the Wyred.The Sony 5400 is still braking in and is already better than than the Sony 9000.The Wyred DAC is smooth, detailed, and dead quiet. The parts qualit... 
Stereo reciever / integrated amp suggestions?
The NAD advice is the way to proceed. Great sound, great value.Check Audio Advisor for sale items. 
Oppo BDP-83SE or Sony SCD-XA5400ES?
Have heard both units.Bought the Sony.Best implementation of the Sabre Dac is in the the Wyred DAC that I heard at RMAF. 
Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers?
Try the Grand Veenas, you won't be disappointed. Can be adjusted front to back for proper listening height.Latest version is even better than the original. 
Small Footprint Speakers for Rock
Zu Essence - 12x12x12 
Making the best of mediocre speakers
Magnepan MMGW-$325 a pr 
Best pre-owned 2-channel amp for under $2000??
Wyred class D will fit your budget. Plenty of power for the Dynaudios. Can be had for new in your price range. Also, check Wyred B Stock.By the way, they sound great. 
Making the best of mediocre speakers
Magnepan wall speakers?