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Audio Logic 24mxl 1st impressions/questions
A transport such as a CEC would be a wise choice (TL-1X or 2X) different tubes (like you mentioned) and possibly a good balanced digital cable like a Kimber Orchid. 
Best all around box speaker between 15K and 25K
Avalon Eidolons and Vandy 5A's !! 
Review: Audio Note DAC 3.1 Balanced - Modified DA converter
Wow, sounds like a revelation, this dac is now being added to my must hear / want list, great overview Kevingf. 
Which Of These Three Amp Stands ?
Thanks guys, I thought this was gonna be "a walk in the park" I shoulda known better, sheesh. I'll check out the link. 
EMM Labs DCC 2 - Sneak Preview
Stop taunting us Tim, or we're all comin over to pay you a visit !! We may not leave, of course !! 
What is the standard for judging a systems sound?
Great thread, I asked the very same question two nights ago when I spent 3.5 hours listening to my friends analogue system, Well Tempered, Benz, X-Ono Phono etc. Bomarc said it right, you can get all the audiophile adjectives, but getting the "the... 
Sonic Frontier, Joule or Counterpoint Tube Preamp?
I love my Counterpoint SA-5000A, and totally concur with what Doug, Bob and S23chang said above^. Mine is stock also, so if Mike did the upgrades,..........look out!! Owned quite a few in the past. Another I'd consider of course, would be one of t... 
What did YOU get for Christmas?
I went to "The Sharper Image" and decided to buy the top-of-line D-EJ2000 Portable CD Player and use my Pro35 Titanium headphones with it. Now, just as long as I don't get nuts and get another "upgrade itch" with an EAR Tube Headphone Amp and Grad... 
What is the best transport for Audio Logic DAC?
Ditto on the above, CEC & Forsell no doubt. 
I miss my Tubes
Check out Antique Sound Labs or Jolida for the $$. 
Best available Tube Dac around 3k
Audio Logic, Audio Aero Prima (Dac) come to mind. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Zaikesman, I thought about posting the same thing you said too, I think this is an Audiogon World Record !! 
I need a Pre-Amp What should I get?
Try a used Audible Illusions Modulus 3 or Conrad Johnson tube preamp. 
Forsell DAC and transport the best?
Like Rcprince said above^, the Forsell is a major tour-de-force, if I did not get my CEC transport, I most certainly would have bought the Forsell MK2 for sale here on the Gon for 5.5K, which is a great deal. These transports when combined with a ... 
Wadia 861 SE VS. Wadia 27ix v3.0/270 transport
Hi Mejames, I've always wondered about seperates vs. all in one player. For this one you might want to call Steve from Great Northern Sound, he might be able to give you a little more insight on this, just a thought.