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What is the best USED Speaker Under $10,000
I second the earlier mentions of the Legacy Whisper and Revel Salon 2's. I would think you would be struggling however to find a pair of Magico S3's for under $10k any time soon. Infinity IRS Beta's can be found in good shape for under $10k used, ... 
Do prefer a black or silver faceplate?
12-13-14: OzzyBlack Video equipment. Silver 2 channel Audio.+ 1. 
What's a good alternative to Pass Labs?
Colonel, Classe gear is neutral sounding. If you like your Classe CP-800 pre, for synergy I would consider a Classe CA-2300 which you could buy new for about $7k. Alternatively, you could move on your Classe pre & look for a good 2nd hand Vitu... 
Best Integrated, period.
12-10-14: Calvinj@melbguy1. I fully expected you to respond that way. You did not disappoint. I however will not concern myself with the comments you made. I'm just sharing my experiences with the fellow audiophiles on this forum. It doesn't make ... 
Best Integrated, period.
@Calvinj, whatever. Enjoy your system 
Best Integrated, period.
The amp I mentioned earlier has *plenty* of power and can drive most speakers with ease. Heck it drives my 88db, 4 ohm S5's in a medium size room...no problem. But power without magic is is just impressive for a while, then the novelty wears away ... 
Best Integrated, period.
Seems someone belly ached about me pointing out how a certain member here flips his gear more than Snoop Dog changes his shoes, and thus has no credibility. I actually don't care about other member's opinions. I'm content I know exactly what direc... 
Best Integrated, period.
The amp I mentioned earlier has *plenty* of power and can drive most speakers with ease. Heck it drives my 88db, 4 ohm S5's in a medium size room...no problem. But power without magic is is just impressive for a while, then the novelty wears away ... 
Best Integrated, period.
 
The most holographic Power Cord
Somehow I knew Taralabs would rear its rhetorical head... 
Best Integrated, period.
12-06-14: MbovairdHave you heard it? Well my brother owns an MF M6i and I thought that sounded cold and unmusical. Yes, the Nu-Vista 800 would be much better, you can only get so much out of a business model like theirs. Musical Fidelity remind me... 
Best Integrated, period.
Fla, I wasn't aware of the Phaethon until you mentioned it. Yeah that integrated is approaching the price territory of the Vitus. I heard the top flight Ypsilon gear at the Melbourne Audio & AV show this year including the mono's, twin SET-100... 
Selling Aesthetix Pandora - What price?
Ok John, though it's not quite apples vs apples as the player I have for sale is a 240v Australian delivery example. Also my player has very low hours & is in excellent condition which should be taken into account.That said, i'm asking $3900 o... 
Best Integrated, period.
12-06-14: MbovairdMusical Fidelity NuVista 800. I ended up buying it too.The best integrated? Really? Better than the Kondo Ongaku, Vitus SIA-025 and Burmester 909 Mk5? No amplifier sold by MusicDirect is the "Best Integrated, period" lol! 
Selling Aesthetix Pandora - What price?
Cheers John! I checked the site & couldn't see any other examples for sale, so maybe his player already sold? Think that was quite heavily modified too. In any case, the last few players that sold on A'gon were all listed at much higher prices...