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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
So, have we decided on a top tier dac yet or is this a perpetual thing? Is there at least a top 10 list created w/ summarized reviews to help potential buyers? 
Current speaker threads are boring
I really like reading about high tech speakers like Magico, Kharma etc. And I'd love to listen to speakers with ion tweeters sometime. 
Tekton Double Impact & Comb Filtering
I'm not picking a fight, I'm not Devore. I found your comment odd. 
Tekton Double Impact & Comb Filtering
" I have Devore 0/96 and Harbeth SHL5s. I bet their internals don't cost mega bucks more than the Tekton DIs. How do they justify their cost?"Isn't that implying they are overpriced? 
Origin Live Turntables?
I bought an Aurora MK2 with an OL-1 tonearm (upgraded Rega) from Jay when I started seriously getting into the hobby. I have no other points of reference aside from a spectacularly bad turntable that came with those cheap integrated decks like AIW... 
Tekton Double Impact & Comb Filtering
Not sure why Devore speakers are being attacked? He makes good speakers, not for everyone, but they sound good. 
Legacy Audio Focus SE compared to the Legacy Aeris Speakers
As a recent owner of the Signature SE's, I think Legacy makes incredible speakers. Anything else would've been too big for my room, and they sound so amazing. 
Soekris ApS dac1101 another discrete R2R Multibit dac.
So did anyone end up purchasing a Soekris DAC? I was interested in their higher end model 1541. Some reviews would be nice. 
Dynaudio-Which one should I buy with around $5000.
I was very impressed by the C20's.  I would suggest picking them up.  
ARE DCS Dacs worth the high cost?
No. 
Tube Integrated Amp to Drive Floorstanding Speakers?
If you don't need the headphone outputs...then you dont need to even bother with the Premium HP, just get the Premium, save $1000 for tubes, it's the same amplifier without the headphone option, less tubes to worry about also. 
Playback Designs Merlot dac
Fair enough, that's very high praise.  How is it with 16 bit 44.1 audio? Most my files are lossless CD rips. 
Preamps: Ayre K-5xeMP vs Pass Labs XP-10 vs Arcam C49
@wasquatch, I think the most comparable Parasound would be the Halo JC2 linestage. Which was on my shortlist when shopping. But honestly I am so impressed with the Ayre sound that I think I will stick with Ayre amplification gear for the future. 
Who listens primarily to Redbook CD?
Pretty much most of us I think. But all my files are ripped into my PC as lossless. And also a huge vinyl collection. 
Denafrips Terminator R2R Multibit, ultimate pcm redbook converter??
@kalali, but we managed to not let you go broke, if typical Audiogon wisdom prevailed you'd be shelling out for a TotalDac. My dilemma is to whether order the 1541 now, or wait a bit and order the Denafrips Venus...