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Need CDP opinions please
For "slightly" over $2000, you could get a Resolution Audio Opus 21. It is a KILLER CD Player at its used price. It also has digital inputs, so you could attach another digital source if you wanted. Also, it has built-in volume control if you want... 
Favorite all-in-one remote control?
Harmony SST-659. This is the best combination of effectiveness/cost/simplicity that I've ever encountered. I bought one for my father-in-law after reading the review posted by the founder/CEO of the eCoustics web site.http://www.ecoustics.com/bbs/... 
Speaker break-in tips..
Warren,You are correct about "out of phase". Reverse the +/- on one speaker only. It will not damage the speaker, it simply moves in the opposite direction of what was intended.The idea with wiring one speaker out of phase and placing the speakers... 
Going to take the plunge.
Take the plunge!!! You won't regret it!I currently own several tube amps, I own the Reference 3A MM DeCapos speakers that you mentioned and my buddy owns a pair of Coincident speakers (mentioned by the previous poster) tha are currently for sale o... 
Best upper end CD player with digital inputs
I gotta agree with the Resolution Audio Opus 21. It is an excellent CD player and it has a digital input. However, I think the input is RCA only. I could be wrong. If interested, check the resolutionaudio website.Enjoy,TIC 
Who makes a DVD or CD player with variable output?
I have owned the following CD players with remote controllable variable volume control:Theta Miles (mine was the sonically superior balanced+RCA version)Cary CD-308Resolution Audio Opus 21I successfully used all 3 in a CD direct system with no pre... 
Best DAC with Volume Control?
I've owned 2, the Birdland Odeon Lite and the Monarchy Model 33. Of those 2, I think I actaully preferred the Monarchy, but I did not have them at exactly the same time, so there was not a direct comparison.If I were looking for a DAC w/volume con... 
Bravi D1 vs SamsungHD931
Franks,There is a lot of information about both of these units over at the AVSForum. Go to http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/index.php?s= and scroll down to DVD player forum. There are likely hundreds of post on this subject.Enjoy,TIC 
Best stand mounted monitors
I have only heard one speaker from your list. I own the reference 3A MM DeCapo (non-i). It could be a very good choice in your scenario as it has pretty high efficiency and is very easy to drive. I've driven mine with as little as 1.5 w/channel in... 
Incredible CD sound for $1500??
Disclaimer: I will be selling one of the mentioned components in the near future.Hey Fishwater, the Cary mentioned previously is likely a good suggestion. I have a Cary CD-308 that I feel is a very nice CD player at $1500 list/new. That said, I wi... 
Suggestions for someone who wants to get in tubes
For a really good "first step" into the tube world, JUMP on one of the Cayin TA-30's that are currently for sale her on the 'goN!! I have owned numerous SS and tube amps over the years, and I consider the Cayin TA-30 Integrated amp to be my all-ti... 
Cd players with variable output?
Viggen,Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Based on your moniker, I assume you know this!:~) But I agree, the Sony is more attractive to me too.BTW, I like the Viggen too.....Enjoy,TIC 
Cd players with variable output?
So Proy, that's a pretty bold statement "Best deal for the $$$. bar none....".Have you actually heard All of the $900-975 used CD players w/volume control, in your system?If not, then you actually have no idea if the Sony is the best....bar none!I... 
Cd players with variable output?
I've now owned 4 different digital front-ends that had built-in volume control, and I liked all of them very much. I really like the idea of a single pair of interconnects and reducing cost by not buying a pre-amp.Here are the units I've owned. Th... 
Which integrated tube amp?
I recently purchased the Cayin TA-30. For some of my comments on this amp, go to these links:http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=5691http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=4679Also see the BizzyBee site for good informat...