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Need feedback on Sonus Faber Cremona M 's
Several years ago I owned a pair of SF monitors and auditioned the Ms about a year ago.After owning Avolons and a few others in that class since ,I found the Cremona M to be too polite for lack of a better term,lacking in detail and just pain bori... 
pass labs xa100.5 or pilinius sa 103
I have the C4s as well..Pass without a doubt.Much better match than the Plinius,IMO.You may want to addresd new speaker cables as well 
amp recommendation for Dynaudio Sapphire
Pass X250.5 or 350.5 but this is coming from a person who never like Levinson or Cary 
Mcintosh mc 252 or Odyssey Stratos Monos Extreme?
Why dont you buy used off this site..$3500-4000 low hours/minty..Cant imagine shipping would be more than 500.Blows away the 252 in all areas and im guessing in a short time youll be shopping for another amp if you go the 252 route! 
Mcintosh mc 252 or Odyssey Stratos Monos Extreme?
IMO and this is coming from a Mac owner, If you cant afford the 402 either wait until you can or look at the Pass X150.5.More power,better bass control,musical,plus the customer service is better.Never liked the 252! 
SA11 S2 SACD player. I'm listening to more CDs
I really wanted to like the SA-11S2 as the prices have come down on new to about 2 grand but just couldnt,found it uninvolving.Not in the same league as Esoteric or Ayre,just my opinion. 
45 degree placement in squarish room?
I tried that in a 14' square room,gave up and move the system into another and larger room. 
Adding Esoteric G-03X Clock to X03-SE cd player
IMO, I agree with Audiofel..If your dissatisfied with the 03SE and what your hearing then I suggest looking at all the other components in your system first. 
Mapleshade bedrock stands for large monitors
I agree with Stanwal..I used mapleshade platforms and sold them quickly 
Dynaudio C4 vs B&W 802D
Oh, so now cables...Ive tried alot and IMO Cardas is a good choice but you need to go up as high as you can on the line.Runs a little on the colored side .Im running MIT and like it alot. Stay away from cables that are lean like Nordost.I would su... 
Speaker footers – Ugh
As stated, I had the Mapleshade platforms and brass with my Dynaudios.Didnt really care for it,sound was smeared and the added height threw everything off.I went to a company that cuts markers for grave yards and they cut me from scrap 2 24" squar... 
Speaker footers – Ugh
I had cut 1" granite slabs for my floor standers over a hardwood floor..much better results than the mapleshade platforms which I then sold,much cheaper as well. 
speakers close to the back wall ?
I agree with Stanwal..Dynaudio ships plugs for their ported speakers..try that first 
Thiel 3.7 vs Dynaudio C4
"To give a general rule of thumb though when comparing the two the Dynaudio house sound is more romantic and makes everything sound good. Thiel's generally have a more detailed presentation and give you EXACTLY what is on the cd. Thiel speakers al... 
Thiel 3.7 vs Dynaudio C4
IMO, I agree with both of you..The C2 lacks alot in a speaker and im guessing most would either buy the C1s and add a sub or spend more for the C4s.The Sapphire is where you should look if comparing speakers in the same price range,and my vote goe...