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The best monitors for $1000 used
yes you must listen to quad 12L 
Whats the best $1000 speakers
quad 12L or 21L 
Good, cheap, loud speakers
used pair of Athena floorstanding asf1 or f2 or as b1 or 2 or bookshelf modelgood sound and they can rock 
VR-1 vs Quad 12L??
I've owned both and really enjoyed them. NOt to confuse the issue, but I would describe the VR-1 as more neutral & accurate, and the quad more 'smooth'. Neither is 'in your face. Overall preference for me was the quads because I heard more 'em... 
Mackie HR824
I owned these for 6-9 months and was very happy with them,very accurate, used good interconnects (RS cables) and a good pre amp IRD Purist and the sound was fantastic. One other side note....very good wide dispersion that results in a nice wide sw... 
Using Near Field active pro audio monitors for HT?
I use mackie hr824 (active)in my combo 2 channel/HT system. They are great, after having owned SEVERAL high-end speakers. My sitting location is 7-8 feet from speaker which would be considered mid field. Depends on how close you will be, size of r... 
Review: RS Audio Solid Silver & Kevlar Starchord Interconnect
About 2 weeks I recieved 2 pair of RS silver IC's to connect from CD to PRE and from PRE to active speakers (Mackie HR 824) and have been VERY happy. All the good press I've read such as yours are right on. Fantastic cable. 
DVD player used as a CD player good/bad
I've had both Sony 9000es and Toshiba 9200 as well as Ah Tjoeb cd player. The Toshiba is far better for me than the others on redbook CD's. Stereopile class A and I agree, great one box player. USed around $500. 
Best small speaker
I've recently owned the Quad 12L and Von Schweikert VR-1. Both FANTASTIC at less than 1K. I kept the VR-1 because I like the bigger soundstage, You need a sub with VR, the QUad has more bass. I coul live very happily with either of these! 
Has anyone brought the philly audio blues 7b pream
Super 88....just saw your post on the 7B, Can I ask, what other pre amps have you owned or auditioned? I just received a AVA Trancendence 7. It is very nice, but I am intrigued by the Philly, Can't find much in the way of reviews. Thanks! 
what's the best "mini monior" these days
Quad 12L are wonderful. I agree with phasecorrect, they do everything really well. I had ACI Sapphire III for a long time and also owned GR Paradox 1 which are both very fine. With the Quad I just I can't find any weakness... all for under $1,000....