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Best speaker in the $5-10K range. Details below.
Magnepan 3.7, 20.1 or 20.7, or Joseph Audio Pulsar or Perspective. Keep the JL Audio f112 until you hear them in your listening room. With the big Magnepans or Perspectives, you probably will sell the subwoofers. 
Joseph Audio Pulsar?
I meant "them." 
Joseph Audio Pulsar?
I am running the with an REF150S. So, yes a S300 will drive them, but I am going to try them with a pair of REF500m monoblocks. 
Joseph Audio Pulsar?
I just purchased a pair of Pulsars. Now they are broken in, I would suggest you stretch your budget. I, however, am reluctant to recommend any other competitor, having tried many. I certainly understand why none are listed for sale on this site. 
Magnepan 1.7 too bright, HELP
You should be 7.4 feet from your back wall. Just try it.www.cardas.com/content.php?area=insights&content_id=26&pagestring=Room+Setup 
Magnepan 1.7 too bright, HELP
I agree with Djcxxx. For example, if the bass is not right, that may cause them to sound too bright. Make what you have work to the best of its ability before you spend any money. 
Magnepan 1.7 too bright, HELP
First and foremost, make certain your speakers are set up properly in the room. Go to the cardas website. Also, see Jim Smith's book.Then, make certain the first reflection points are dampened properly, e.g., RealTraps.Mangnepans are very difficul... 
PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC without the transport
I am burning my PerfectWave DAC. Right out of the box, however, this DAC is fantastic. I also love the front panel with the touch-screen lcd. It is rich, liquid and full bodied: the perfect fix for my upgrade addiction. 
Cardas Golden Ref vs Anti IC vs Straley Reality IC
The Anti-cables are not the equal of the Cardas GR. Not even close. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
No. Are the colors of fingernail polish a turn on for men? If you shut your eyes, can you tell her the color of her shoes? 
Marantz SC7S2 preamp - any experiences..??
I have no A/B experience with Krell, but can compare it with my other system using a Bel Canto DAC3 without a preamp into Nuforce driving Gamut L7s. The Marantz was a step-up for me from a Rogue 99 Magnum. Other than the strange pin configuration,... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Mechanical Swiss watches are not the most accurate in the world. They are not even close in terms of accuracy to a much cheaper quartz movement.The same holds true in this environment. Mark 
Nuforce V3 mod
I am using Zu Mother Mk II behind Audience AR1-P line conditioners, each directly from the wall. I also have a PS Audio Power Plant Premier for the front end. This combination works well for me.Mark 
Class D amps,bang for your buck ones
I now have had an opportunity to upgrade to the NuForce Reference 9V3SE and allow them to burn in. Burning in was critical. What incredible amps. I doubt you will be seeing any of these on the used market. I am a NuForce fan for life.Mark 
Nuforce V3 mod
Gammajo, likewise, sorry to hear about your broken leg.I have to agree with Sultrains's obervations on the sound of the V3s. He is dead on accurate, except for the vinyl comments. Best front end is all digital: USB DAC with no preamp, combined wit...