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dynamic range -the good and bad?
Not unusual.Well recorded large scale classical pieces are among the toughest for many systems to reproduce accurately. 
Best Speakers match for NAD C372
Just a note that if you are comfortable going used and pick up something second hand here on Agon, you can surely cross into the next league of speakers in these or similar lines at your price range to do low end better and go louder and cleaner p... 
Internet radio stations that sound really good
Found Big Blue Radio using Roku Soundbridge. Very good sound.CAn't find the other two on Roku though. Do you have the URLs for public access? 
Silky and soft highs II: CD reference tests
I have Bob James and Earl Klugh "Cool" and Earl Klugh "Move".Anything similar worth listening to in these? 
Silky and soft highs II: CD reference tests
Jaybo,What you say is probably true, but, that aside, I'm wondering if anybody can suggest something to listen for from a passage of a particular CD that they have heard differences with from player to player so that I can see what I hear on my sy... 
Silky and soft highs: product of coloration?
Regarding importance of amplifiers, it is important to match amp specs to speakers correctly and set the speakers up properly in the room. After that, it is mostly personal taste that comes into play, IMHO. Spending more on an amp assuming better ... 
Best Speakers match for NAD C372
I'd maybe toss Triangle Comete in the mix. Very transparent with good imaging and microdynamics. Excellent low volume speaker and can go loud as well without stress very well for a speaker in this price range. Represents a very good value as do ma... 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
Garebear,If you audition other players mentioned here or others compared to your current dcs, please share your findings here. Thanks + Cheers! 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
DC,One other point I would agree with you wholeheartedly on is that there is no substitute for experience in listening closely to live music (particularly acoustic music) when it comes to making a determination about how good a system or component... 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
Dcstep,You are right. Trained ears can hear things less trained ears cannot even when older.However, the time in which Mario correctly navigates a course can be measured and compared. And there are a lot of young pups out there who can maybe beat ... 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
DcStep,I agree that these subtle things are often not measured in practice. However, I do believe that if someone makes a claim that a particular design is the "best" in some regard, they should be able to back it up with quantifiable measurement ... 
Okay......best single box reference CD player
The only player mentioned here that I've heard myself is the DCS Puccini, which sounded very good. I've heard other high end players at dealers and all sound different, but I can't say one is necessarily better or not based on my limited exposure.... 
B&W 800d's or MAGICO V3's?
Koegz,Smart move working on the configuration before changing any pieces. Your system as is should sound fabulous if set up properly, IMO.There are services and info on the web available I believe that might help you optimize your setup/roomconfig... 
Tube amp for "difficult" speakers,,,
Tvads assessment of the issues is a sound one.Atmasphere takes a very different approach to tube amp design that just might fit the bill. I would investigate this further if I were you.This is a topic of interest for me as well in that I like what... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Ohio Players Gold (vinyl recorded to CD)Best of Badfinger (CD)