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Has anyone heard the Cabasse Pearl or Akoya active speaker/amp/dac?
I am in the same boat you are.  I am going to pick up the large pearl speakers in the next couple of weeks and I will let you know.  The guys from upscale love them.  I really want to go with the smaller ones, but my room is just a bit large.  I h... 
Very small Integrated and speakers used
Well, for $200, the little jawbone Jambox is unreal for its size. You just need an iPod - it can connect with a cord or Bluetooth. For a dorm room, it might be perfect. 
Very small Integrated and speakers used
Take a look at the Wyred4sound mINT. This little integrated is too new to find used, but it sounds perfect for you. I am interested in it too, but I am going back and forth between the nova and this. Let me know what you think. 
Wyred 4 sound mint vs. peachtree nova
Any dealer thoughts? 
Wyred 4 sound mint vs. peachtree nova
Has anyone bought this little integrated? 
Rogue versus Peachtree
You might want to look at the Wyred 4 Sound integrateds. I am looking at the mINT right now - it has 100 wpc, with built in DAC. It is suppose to be on par with the peachtree gear. They also have a 250 and 500 wpc integrated. 
Are Dynaudio Bookshelfs Dynamic?
The new XEO 3's are supposed to be special. Wireless and self powered. They should be in your dynaudio retailer soon. 
Amphion Argon 3
The room that these will go in is 15 x 30 with 8.5' ceilings. I will have a sub to help out with the low end. I listen to rock and jazz with an occasional movie here and there. I might move up to a better amp, but will stay with the Sonos 55 watt ... 
Amphion Argon 3
Thanks for the advice. I just wanted to hear from owners of these. I had a feeling I was a bit underpowered for these. I'll do my best to not be one of those serial posters. 
what sub would be best? B&W, MARTIN LOGAN, DEFTEC
Another one you should look at is the paradigm Monitor 10. Goes for around $850. This small woofer goes down to 17hz. I'm actually waiting for mine to arrive. 
Monitor suggestions
How do you like them? 
Harbeth 7ES3 or Devore Fidelity Nines?
Get the nines. They look very good and sound even better. Biggest no brainier. 
has anyone ever heard of Arcaydis Speakers
I have a pair of B & W CM 5's. I would say these speakers sound just as good. These speakers are smaller than the cm5's, but sound very similar. The bass is better in the Arcaydis, but the tweeter is a bit more laid back, which I like. 
I am set on all but speakers, need advice on those
Devore nines would be perfect. I had a similar system - still wish I had it. 
What is the best analog sounding CD player $2000
I truly appreciate everyones responses. I understand that there are several, if not hundreds of possible answers to my question. I am just looking for some possible replacement choices for my CDP so I can research and listen to these players when ...