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2-ch analog, oppo?
KalThe Denon sounds better, feels better and looks better than the Oppo. The Oppo is a wonderful bargain for both audio and video.The contruction in this particular Denon model is comparable to $5000 to $10,000 machines. This gives considerable fl... 
Dared MP5 DAC-amp. Lights on, nobody home
check the output tubes? 
2-ch analog, oppo?
Have both the Oppo 980 and the Denon 2900. Use the Oppo for videos and DEnon for cds. The 2900 is a beast that is easily upgraded. It is basically the same machine as the current 3900 series. The Oppo is good but not nearly the machine the 2900 is... 
Dared MP5 DAC-amp. Lights on, nobody home
Make sure the switch on the back is set to 110v. 
McIntosh MA 6500 reliability etc....
My Mac MA230 has been plugging along for 40 years. It will probably outlast me! 
When has a piece of equipment paid for itself??
2 Mac 240s1 Marantz 7CPr of Chartwell LS/5asSold for 5 times what I paid and accrued years of listening dividends. 
Sugden A48B
Ebay-Dealer is Lanemart 
Sugden A48B
Loose,Have had or listened to all the speakers on the list. The original Quad 12l is a speaker I still have. I think it is better than the newer version and replaced the Von Scweikert VR1s.The order I posted is pretty much the order of preference ... 
Sugden A48B
Music Reference DeCapoiHarbeth HL7-es2(used)Harbeth HL-P3-es2Spendor SA1Spendor 3/5R Totem Signiture 1Soundsmith MonarchSoundsmith DragonflyQuad 12LQuad 11L 
The best speaker you ever heard?
The Symposium setup at RMAF 2007 is about as good as it gets at the moment.If that's not good enough, it's time to go to a concert! 
Suggestions on a Musical, Full Range Speaker
Rgs92Have both the Spendor SP100s and Reference Grande Veenas close to a treated wall.When you are placing speakers in a home , you have to be creative. Correct placement takes a lot of time and work when all factors are taken in to consideration.... 
Best new loudspeaker
Reference 3A Grande Veena 
Suggestions on a Musical, Full Range Speaker
Reference 3A Grande VeenaHarbeth 40.1Spendor SP100r 
Preamp comparison- need help
Modwright, Bruce Moore, CaryHave all three and that's the order of finish.Win, place, show 
ATC scm 19 upgrade ??
Harbeth, Spendor, Reference 3A