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new Accuphase dp 500?
To add what abetz is also stating, i notice that on not so "audiophile" recordings, the DP500 made those cd's sound very listenable. I brought some cd's that were early 90s recording. On other cd players, it sounded bright and tizzy. But with the ... 
Using Japan 100V Accuphase amp in US 120V. Safe?
Pls dont do that. If something goes wrong, accuphase will not warranty it. 100v accuphase intended for japan only , 120 v intended for usa only. If you use any conversion like step up or step down tranny, sound deteriorates a lot.all of these info... 
new Accuphase dp 500?
i heard this at dealer showroom, the only player to compare was the giant killer rega saturn.It was no comparison! the Dp500 has a different manifest, it makes the music sound real, alive. Its not a question of details, soundstage, etc, its more o... 
Rel subwoofers
i have to agree with most posts here that the Britannia series are really an improvement over the sT series in both ht and audip apps. i've owned most of the rels and the britannia is really something else. integration is also as good as the st se... 
Sonus Faber Extremas ?
i would 2nd or 3rd the opinion of using Krell amplification with this speaker like the krell 250 or the krell ksa300s. These speakers love power. 
Stereovox SEI II Direction
Hows the general consensus sound of stereovox cabling? interested in trying out 
Integrated amp with internal DAC?
bel canto integratedhttp://www.belcantodesign.com/prod_eOneS300iu.html 
Conrad Johnson and Proac Speakers
Proac & CJs are good match, Audio Research and Proac also works. 
Audio Note DAC 5
If money is no object, its probably worth it.But for $10,000 i would rather spend it on the accuphase dp78 sacd /cd. Heard this at dealer showroom. I was blown away. 
Best CD player money can buy ? MBL, Nagra, Naim?
for $10,000 retail, i'd definitely put the accuphase dp78 on this list.just heard one at dealer's showroom and i must say, i was blown away!! 
Harbeth Experts
Glai,Hi, perhsaps you can share with the speaker cables you've used with your harbeths. Which harbeths have you used or owned.Thanks for insights,Noli 
Krell Service
Krell has great service. Best you can get in touch with Mr Patrick Brennan. Great response time. 
Harbeth Experts
Quick query, if you don't mind: I've always found thatplanars somehow produce the most natural, non-mechanicalvocals. How do the Harbeth's vocals compare to the Quads?Thanks in advance.****I had Maggies and Apogees a year or two ago. While I aggre... 
Avalon Ascendants - How is the treble?
The harbeth has certain midrange that is quite difficult to acheive in other speakers.Its quite magical due to the radial woofers.I would recommend adding the Rel sub with the M30 before you ditch it. It might well be worth it. 
VTL ST-150 w/ B&W
Personally, i prefer using a hybrid (tube pre with solid state amp) or a pure s/s system for BW. Thats my taste, YMMV.