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Help for a blind audiophile
Good advice Narrod. That would be your best bet. Any of us would love to help a fallow audiophile in need.Mariusz 
what is a lazy old audiophile to do?
"Apple makes an airport device that apparently can act as a DAC, but I have no idea how good it is. My sense so far (after several attempts to find anyone at Apple who is knowledgeable) is that Apple doesn't care much about this stuff. Seems kind ... 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
>>"The 6922 based unit is my favorite...never met a 6H30 tube I liked:)"<<I also like these little bugger but implementation of 6DJ8/6922/7308 or whatever has little to do with this topic. Isabella/isabellina DAC uses 6922s............... 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
I have met Lloyd W. personaly and chick chat about this and that. Cool guy and complete fanatic when it comes to Vinyl & and tweaks.Yes, his tables are very, very close to analog nirvana. However, non of the mentioned CDP can compare to Walker... 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
I am not questioning your ears or motives........but generalizing/describing analog characteristics in one sentence is tough even for the "vinyl" junky. There is simply to many flavors ........ same goes for digital reproduction.Some DAC/transport... 
Bookshelf Speakers That Bolt or Screw Into Stands
AAD 2001. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
>>Cary 306, ARC CD7/8 or the VK-D5 24bit...closer to vinyl it don't get!<<it is not really that close unless you place them on the same rack.Then again, it depends on the vinyl rig .......doesn't it?It would be helpful if you stated, w... 
Need help picking a preamp.
Mapletree tube preamp is awesome little bugger for the money.Around $800 new. It will serve you for many,many years and it is a pleasure to listen to.I know few guys who own this preamp with systems FAR more expensive then yours. Juicy Music Peach... 
best pre -amp under 4000$
DODD AUDIO - battery powered/tube pre.Supratek Audio Analogue Bellini preamplifier - Battery power supply - $3,500 retail - Sell $2,800 from Response AudioModwright 36.5All great preamps I am sure others can recommend other great choices.These are... 
Apple 24 Bit 96 KhZ
All Macs use solar powered HD...........?$&? 
can a tube-o-phile be happy with ss?
LAMM, PASS & DarTZeel - my personal top 3 within my reach.But I am not looking to make that change............tubes rule in my "CRIB" :)CheersMariusz 
Spooky speakers, buga buga
"But there really cannot be one answer that'll work for everyone. " There is a clue.Best of luck ...................oh yeah , if you like good value this might get your attention :If I did not bought my AADs at great savings these would be in my ... 
Room: 16 x 18.5 how big of tv?
It isn't perfect or followed by any particular guidelines but here it goes:I have two displays in my listening room.* 50" 720p Pioneer plasma* and 1080p Optoma DLP projector and 84" motorized/tensioned screenViewing distance is 12' to plasma displ... 
preamp with two adjustable outputs??
Contact TacT Audio.Custom pre can be design to meet your needs...... or look for 2.2X on used market. That unit also includes room correction feature which you may find very useful. 
Which is better longer xlr or speaker cable
Balanced - Guitar Center or similar. More then adequate for your situation and not to bad either.Mariusz