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New version of MF "A3" int. amp.
Trelja, British are way behind USA as far as aftermarket cables go, going back to the brain washing by Linn/Naim that their cheap cables were all you need, and anything else was waste of money. More and better choices now, but still hard to find a... 
Need interconnect advice
Issabre what you describe sounds like some type of generic RCA cables for some type of mobile electronic equipment, I know of no high performance audio cable for $15.....Sean is an advocate of Geortz cables, unless this is a different Sean. I wond... 
Biwiring 101
For informed discussion of bi-wiring and its advantages go to Vandersteen speaker site under FAQ section, use this link http://www.vandersteen.com/pages/FAQ.htm 
New version of MF "A3" int. amp.
Trelja, above comments were for new integrated sorry, as far as new CDP I have no price info or availability date, please call AA to get the latest, Sam 
New version of MF "A3" int. amp.
Trelja, I saw picture of this unit in recent british mag HiFi News & record review. The US price will probably be around $2000, but MF is very cheap through Audio Advisor. For example A3 integrated costs 850 pounds, current exchange rate is @1... 
New version of MF "A3" int. amp.
Polly this unit was shown by MF at british audio shows recently, model name not known yet, no availability date yet but sometime next year probably, all USA sales through Audio Advisor. I would not hesitate to buy either A3 or A300 now, why wait? 
New version of MF "A3" int. amp.
I have seen pictures from audio shows of new "choke regulated" dual mono integrated amp, which has the new A3 styling and is very powerful @150w, but also much more expensive than A3, around twice the price, will not be available to buy for a whil... 
Add a DAC or buy a new CD player?
Although a good pre amp would be nice, the biggest improvement for your $1500 budget would be to buy one of the many excellent dacs for $1000 or less, such as EVS Millenium, Birdland Odeon Lite, Bel Canto Dac1 (used), or even modified MSB Link Dac... 
B&W 302, Paradigm Titans, or PSB Alpha's
I am using PSB Image 2B 2 way monitors with 6.5 woofer which I purchased online new for $250 in my second system powered by Musical Fidelity X-P100/X-AS100 pre/power amps. Amazing sound for $250 an overacheiver and stone cold bargain, forget the A... 
adding "slam" to 2-way speakers?
Rhyno before you lay down the long green, try this simple tweak. Insert the appropriate size vibrapods between your 2 way monitor and stands. This will give a noticeable increase in bass extension among other benefits. I have a second system with ... 
CDP isolation options for improved HF?
Ernie, bearing devices like Aurios MIB and Rollerblocks are perhaps the best isolation tweak for improving resolution without altering tonalty. The downside is they are somewhat expensive and can be sometimes hard to setup especially if you have s... 
Beautiful Speakers
Beautiful elegant sculptures, SF Amati Homage are very striking and original looking, works of art. BW natulis 801 is modern design design icon, 50 yrs from now it will be in books of good design. New Quad ESL are simple, but undeniably beautiful,... 
Shelf Material
Dekay I set X series amps directly on shelf no isolation. X series preamp I would put 4 #2 vibrapods directly under body, there is enough height to clear stock feet, I would try this also for X-A1 integrated. For X-ray CDP definitely go with 4 vib... 
Shelf Material
To all the speculation about suspending shelves and the effect on sound, Arcici Suspense Rack uses air bladders in combination with suspended shelves, $2000+ many good reviews but price is high. I would recommend reading some reviews to understand... 
Interconnect recommendations??
Rav, no one can possibly make an intelligent recommendation unless you descibe more what qualities you are looking for in your sound. Everyones taste is different, what type of sound are you looking for........and what do you use now, and what are...