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Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
Matt,I agree! 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I can't speak for Matt, but please remember he is playing with some very, very expensive DACs and music servers. My personal opinion is you must put components in price categories and how it fits into your system.  
Suggestions for Full Range Speakers up to 10K
I just talked to Audiotroy yesterday. I’ve actually talked to him several times. He’s very knowledgeable and a very good person to talk to. He has never suggested that I sell my speakers, but instead has suggested several very affordable small twe... 
adding center speaker to existing stereo system
I submit having a preamp that has HT bypass is the best way to combine 2-channel with a surround system. When I'm listening to music my surround components are off. When I'm watching a movie I use my preamp's HT bypass. My 2-channel amp continues ... 
Have you recently lost a close audiophile buddy? What has it taught you?
calvinj, It was a pleasure meeting you. I enjoy our conversations about audio and just as importantly about life. I look forward to many more conversations.  
Two small RELs or One Larger Sub
I had two JL Audio F110 v2 with the JL Audio CR-1 active crossover. Now I have a single JL Audio F112 v2 and I definitely prefer the single F112. 
No-one talks about Rowlands anymore
I'm trying to find a way to compare my Jeff Rowland 625 S2 amplifier to the Luxman M900u amplifier. They are similarly priced and the comparison should give me an idea of where the 625 S2 fits in the high-end world.   
Music Server Recommendation
I don't know if they are still available, but I recommend the Antipodes DS GT. I compared it to the Antipodes DX gen 2. In my system the DS GT had a larger, more defined soundstage, better separation of instruments, and more detailed than the DX g... 
Speaker Cables for Magico
I was told Clarus Crimson speaker cables work well with Magico speakers. 
Floor standing speaker isolation advice needed.
You can try Isoacoustics GAIAs. 
Jeff Rowland to what?
G.,How do you think bridged M535s compares to the 625 S2? 
Jeff Rowland to what?
jimmy3993,I'll repeat my PM, you are more than welcome to come hear my system. Bring your on music. This will allow you to get a general idea of how the 625 S2/Corus combination sounds. I know your system is different and that's why I say "general... 
Jeff Rowland to what?
jimmy3993,I sent you a PM. 
What's Next
I agree with you! The only way to know the sound quality of amps is to compare them in my system against the Rowland. I've compared several amps to the Rowland in my system and decided to keep the Rowland. There is one part of the equation that ... 
What's Next
After several months I think I can finally say I'm done. I asked what's next at the being of the year and this is what I've been doing:I listened to several amps, speakers, and different cables over the past five months. The amps and cables were a...