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LAIV Harmony
My LAIV Harmony is the most organic DAC I've heard under 7K...for $2700 delivered ...it is a Bargain. Thank You.  
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
Audiophile 40 yrs....The CEC TL-5 with the LAIV HARMONY DAC  cannot be duplicated for under 20K...Period!  
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
$1550...A really MUSICAL Integrated.....BELLES ARIA  70 w per.  
Six DAC Comparison
  @thegoldengoose  .......Totally Agree. You want a Musical sound...where the artist and band are right there in the listening room....you need to spend 10K minimum.....until recently. How about a 10K DAC on sale for $2,700..I didn't believe it, ... 
Biwiring make any sense?
When I bought a pair of Tekton Pendragons a few years ago...( which I really love)...they had an option to bi-wire....I was told that the wiring inside the speakers joined together anyway completely nullifying the idea of bi-wiring...the answer wo... 
Jay’s Audio CD Transport
Don.....I spent alot of $$ on a top of the line Marantz unit with a drawer. I've had it in for repair 3 times because the drawer won't open when a cd is in the unit or close ( I have to push the drawer in to close it.) The Top loader for me is the... 
Speakers that disappear
For $1500 the KLH Model 3's do this disappearing act as well as anyone of my 15 pr. of different speakers....and they're a FUN speaker to listen to with beautiful looks.....no sub needed.  
Jay’s Audio CD Transport
Don....I have not heard the Jay’s Audio unit But I have owned a CEC TL-5 now for almost 3 years.The BELT drive is just like a turntable) I believe it is superior to a direct when it comes to motor noise and rumble. This is the quietest transport I... 
Jay’s Audio CD Transport
Go with the CEC-TL5......  
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
There are +’s and -’s for Everything in life. BUT.....Music is Life and I second the notion that I’ll never Trust anyone else other than Myself ...to supply my ears with the beautiful notes that take me to "another World"....that my friends is why... 
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
I own 6 Amps from $700 to 20K and the most detailed AND Musical is the new NP-1 from Frank Van Alstine....It's magic .  
MoFi or Harbeth (used)
I just picked up a pair of KLH Model 3's...WOW....best soundstage Under 4K...Great speaker for all types of music. Some like them better than the Model 5's and I can agree.  
MoFi or Harbeth (used)
Both these speakers do things well....Harbeth for purity, vocals but not much SLAM....Mofi, Rock n roll Jazz..................Harbeth Classical...Mo fi  Rock and Electronic music.  Harbeth is a Finesse' speaker...MoFi will knock your socks off wit... 
Integrated S.E.T Amp and Bookshelf Speakers Recommendations
My $1500 KLH Model 3's are just as much fun to listen to as my Borresen X-3's @ 11K......Some say they are more musical than the Model 5's.  I Love Them.  
Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs
Best Bang for the Buck.......Morrow Cables......Completely upgraded my 25K system. Highly recommended.