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Dynaudio Special 25 vs Totam Mani 2
Thanks for the responses! I have heard that the Mani 2 has an outdated tweeter and that the Dynaudio would be better in this category at least. Is Totem updating the Mani 2 anytime soon? I also heard they were going to stop Mani 2 production but d... 
Best one box CDP, Got it short listed to Four
opus 21 
AAD Speakers
Yes, the same company! I was interested in their high-end line but welcome any feedback. 
CD player with volume control
Feel free to read my review of the new Opus 21 in the reviews section. 
Quality Redbook CDP - Your Advice Needed Please
KARLS-Check out my review which I just posted under the reviews section/digital. I think you may be surprised the company I have compared it to. Any Qs, let me know! 
Wadia 301 or ??????
Feel free to check out my review of the RA Opus 21 in the reviews section. 
Review: Resolution Audio Opus 21 CD Player
Thanks for the responses.....Audire, I will try to get a pic, but also go to the RA website and look at the owners manual, a pic/drawing is there! 
Does anyone have similar problem with Pass Amp?
It is probably coming from your wall outlet, and/or nearby equipment (TV/other electronics/PC). Do the tests with switching cables and try to reproduce in the other speaker, then you can trace it back. Also try switching the outlet it is plugged i... 
Quality Redbook CDP - Your Advice Needed Please
Resolution Audio Opus 21 
I just sold my cd player what should i get?
Resolution Audio Opus 21 
need a $200-$300 interim amp
Parasound HCA 1000A 
Resolution Audio Opus 21
Viggen-In short, the CEC was much smoother, more liquid, detailed, warmer-richer, less digital sounding than the meridian. The meridian was good, but was too 'digital' in comparison. The CEC actually managed to provide more detail, while sounding ... 
Resolution Audio Opus 21
I will have a detailed review, but I have owned the following:Marantz 63SEMeridian 500 Transport + Monarchy 18B DACCEC TL2X Transport + Monarchy 18B DACAccuphase DP-65VI have listened extensively to the following:Electrocompaniet EMC-1 MKIIAccupha... 
Who makes the least expensive Tube Pre-Amp?
audio experience, here on Audiogon 
PASS XA 200 or 160?
I am slightly biased b/c I am a huge Pass fan, but I would say that the XA amps could represent one of the best designs to date. Rich, smooth, open, yet very dynamic and impactful.