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Music Hall Cd-25 vs NAD C541i vs Marantz 6000 OSE
Jarthel - considering that the current list price in the US would appear to be $600 although some dealers will discount, at $195 it seems like a no brainer - unless of course the cost of freight is $400... 
Has anyone heard the Heart CD players?
There have been a couple of reviews to date. One that comes to mind is at Enjoythemusic.com. Good player but became a much better player after the introduction of Seimen 7308 tubes (done in a follow-up review). Frank Stuppel of FSAUDIOWEB.com (sol... 
Music Hall Cd-25 vs NAD C541i vs Marantz 6000 OSE
Sorry about that - never saw your location...Hard to believe that there are no Auzzie importers. Might try MH direct and inquire. 
Music Hall Cd-25 vs NAD C541i vs Marantz 6000 OSE
Jarthel - if you haven't noticed the MH cd-25 is being sold right here on Audiogon and maybe you can get a demo unit. I previously owned the NAD C540 (non-hdcd version) and thought it was a good value - can only assume the 541 is just as good. It ... 
AudioMeca vs. AudioAero vs. Electrocompaniet
An inmate we haven't heard from in a long time,Lorne Cherry, had the full mod done (around $2.5K I think) about 3 months ago. He wrote a lengthy review and posted it here. Check the archives. 
One Box CD Player or EAD with new Chord 64
Hey Buck... there is a Wadia 301 over at Canuckaudiomart.comgoing for $5300 Cdn ($3400 US) located in Toronto if you are still interested in this unit. Very unfamilar with Wadia products and their prices so I can't comment on whether its a good de... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
1. 2000 Jeep Cherokee, 4X4 required for work2. Another 4X4, something affordable 3. Porsche DP 935,Turbo 930 or maybe a Saleen product 
Acoustic Energy Aegis vs. Monitor Audio Bronze
Gheon - ask Ty for the particulars as he can best describe the differences as I have not heard either. If these products have peaked your interest you might want to consider swapping the mains out of the package for his demo Mini-monitors if the p... 
Acoustic Energy Aegis vs. Monitor Audio Bronze
Gheon - I wonder just how long that 9000 ES player will stay downstairs when you get into SACD....As there is no published budget amount to work with but obviously you are looking to in the $1K-$1.5K range I might suggest you look into the Tyler h... 
Acoustic Energy Aegis vs. Monitor Audio Bronze
Have a pair of Monitor Bronze 2's hooked into a NAD L40/C270 combo in the wife's system - very respectable sound for the dollar. Bass is tight but not very low so a sub will be in order especially for HT.Not sure either of your choices is of the s... 
Personal amp evolution
Main rig:Parent's console stereo (1970's, blew the speakers...)Sony 2 channel receiver (1983)HK 2 channel receiver (1985)Bryston 3B (1988)Bryston 4B-ST(2000)Home theater system:Yamaha rxv-1103 Digital 5 channel receiver(1999)Denon 1802 Digital/DTS... 
Modifications to the Sony SCD-C333es anyone?
I understand that Dan stopped modding the multi-disc changers account problems with repairs associated with shipping. I had mine done (Level 1 & Superclock) by Richard Kern (www.audiomod.com)but came across a thread at AA where it would appear... 
Personal speaker evolution
Some Canadian brand "X" - 1982Magnepan SMG-a - 1986Acoustat Spectra 11 - 1989Audio then became very low on priority list for about 10yrsMagnepan 1.5 - 2000,still own but will sell 1 of these daysTyler Reference Monitors - 2002 
What is the best amp setup for Magnepan 3.6 ?
While not an owner of 3.6's I do own the 1.5's as my 2nd pair of speakers. Presently mated with a Rogue 66 preamp and a Bryston 4B-ST and I think the set-up works great! Given that, my suggestion would be a pair of 7B-ST monoblocks (alternate choi... 
Tube Pre-amps for audition list
Having previously owned a Bryston BP-25 I can attest that in now way does it resemble a tube preamp. Tubes can color the music (I prefer it that way)and the BP-25 is brutally revealing with no coloration at all. Don't get me wrong - I think its a ...