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11-01-14: InfectionDon't buy anything, get out of this while you still have a chance. Buy a guitar & head for the hills......with Grizzly Adams? 
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10-30-14: Rx8manChayro, my sympathy to you and your family.May God be with you and your wife in Heaven, stay strong brother.+ 1. Nicely said Rx. 
cd player suggestions
@Dpm, if you're hovering around that budget, I would strongly urge you to consider saving just a bit more. This is what $2k will buy you. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Yeah, you're a legend in your own lunchbox Audiolabyrinth. Real cool. 
New or Used Amplifier
10-29-14: Joe11554Are you suggesting I replace YBA2 with Modwright KWA150 or are you suggesting using Modwright KWA150 for front left/right and YBA for Center?Have you heard Modwright KWA150 with Genesis V or assuming level of synergy based upon y... 
New or Used Amplifier
Modwright KWA-150. This amp has good power, is fast, has wonderful inner detail & sounds warm, smooth and tube-like which is a perfect match for the Five's imho. Good 2nd hand examples can be picked up around $3k. 
Australian Audio & AV Show, Melbourne
Cheers Jafant! I'm probably the wrong person to ask which cd/sacd players impressed me because I have pretty expensive taste! McIntosh had a cd player there, though i'm not sure which model. I can't say i'm really a fan of McIntosh. On the digital... 
Is this the best layout for Audiogon...?
@Infection, I'm glad you didn't say the Blue Oyster Club! 
The best CD Player for the money
Bud, I also noticed there are a pair of rare Marten Coltrane Alto standmounts up for sale on the 'Gon at the moment which I rate as better overall than the Q1's going for a bargain price of $9k. The Alto's were $24k when then last sold in 2006 &am... 
cd player suggestions
Chayro, up to a certain extent I agree with your advice. I am stretching and putting a huge commitment in to build my high end system which is taking many years to complete, however I always envisaged keeping my system balanced. That is, having no... 
What can I improve in my audio system for better s
I was reading Krell and B&W and thinking bright, bright. And your Crystal and Taralabs cables will just let through whatever is fed to them. To tame the 802D's & add some delicacy I would consider PAD cables which are warm, but on the dark... 
Is this the best layout for Audiogon...?
10-26-14: GrannyringLove the yellow...like comfort food for me.+ 1. It's synonymous with Audiogon. Opening up the sight and seeing the yellow screen is like a comfort blanket. 
The best CD Player for the money
@Budburma, Thanks for your kind words. I've been reading up on the Mini 2's recently . They were an all-out effort by Magico at the time to build a statement stand-mount & even today look extremely solid and beautifully built. There is only ab... 
Top 5 Hamburgers
Denny's Beer Barrel Belly Bruiser...50 pounds of ground beef. 72 hours notice required! 
cd player suggestions
Dpm, looking at your system, it seems like you're happy with a valve cd player. Based on a rough stab at your budget i'd recommend a 2nd hand Modwright Sony XA-5400ES sacd player. That is a giant killer & will allow you to experiment with NOS ...