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blue circle cs vs. audio analogue
I have a Blue Circle CS and enjoy it very much.I can not comment on the puccini, but I can tell you I LOVE my CS.Cheers,Nick 
Wadia 23 Cd player or Teac P2 Transport ?
I looked at both transports when getting mine.While I ended up with a Parsound (CEC) belt drive I came very close to buying the teac.The P2 was teac's best mechanism at the time and is very good. Even thought it is older I would guess it sounds as... 
Warmest solid-state integrated for under $2k
I would look at the Blue Circle CS or NSCS integrated amps.Simply put, that are works of art and sound beautiful.www.bluecircle.comHappy Listening,Nick 
Integrated amplifier - selection and alternatives
I second the Blue Circle NSCS idea.Blue Circle amps sound beautiful!www.bluecircle.comHappy listening,Nick 
EMI Records, Copy Control, High-end CD players
I absolutely refuse to buy a Copy controlled disc.Every one and awhile I email EMI to tell them.I actually just email EMI the other day about the Coldplay album.I find they sound flat and dull compared to a redbook disc.There are about 15-20 discs... 
Best Efficient versatile Speaker reaching 30Hz?
Audio Note speakers will do that.The An-E is 95db effiend and goes from 18hz-23khz at ± 3db. Although they say on thier website -6db which is just another way of saying it.http://www.audionote.co.uk/speakers/speakers/speakers_an-e.htmCheers,Nick 
Sonus Faber vrs Magnepan
Hello,Thanks for all the responces thus far.I should also note that I am not just considering the SFs. I am will consider everything. The other speaker that I am considering is a pair of Focus Audio Signatre FS-68se. My speaker will probably end u... 
Best integrated amp for imaging/soundstage at $1K?
The blue circle CS meets your requirments.It is an amazing amp for the money.Check out some of the reviews on it. Very, very, nice sounding.www.bluecircle.comWalt Stagner on audiogon is a dealer and has a demo model for $1000 or less. Send him and... 
Bryston 3B questions
The bryston will be fine with a lower load. I don't know what the back is talking about. I have a 3B and never had any problems. I was looking at some Totem Mani-2 once and Bryston said it would be fine even at a 2ohm load.As far as the date email... 
SS Integrated amplifier advise, please
I would look at the Blue Circle CS integrated. Its not as powerful as you want, but its a match made in heaven with your JMR Twins. Read some of the reviews on it, everyone loves the thing. I love mine.www.bluecircle.comHere is the review on the T... 
Warmest solid-state integrated for under $2k
The Blue Circle CS in on the warm side and sounds amazing.Check out some of the reviews. I love the sound of mine.www.bluecircle.comCheers,Nick 
Best digital cable to audition?
I just got a Stereovox HDVX cable. Its still breaking in, but so far I am liking it.Cheers,Nick 
How good is a Monster Power HTS 2600?
Thanks Steve,The monster is not bad, but there is always better out there. I really like Blue Circle so I though I could upgrade and support them at the same time.I am also looking at the BC606 power bar with two built in BC86 noise houd filters. ... 
Sonics of Soundlabs
Interesting thread. I currently have a pair of Magnepan MG12's (my room is on 10x12) and have always wondering about the sound labs myself. If I ever move to a Martin Logan it will be the CLS.I should mention that if you did not hear the 3.6 of so... 
How good is a Monster Power HTS 2600?
So does anyone out there have an opinion on the Monster 2600?I guess that cats out of the bad. The other one I am considering is the Blue Circle MR1200Cheers,Nick