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Sony XA5400ES vs XA9000ES
Thanks Ozzy for giving me your candid opinion I appreciate it. You are just offering what you heard in your system and it just surprised me thats all. You maybe right it just sounded good in my buddies system. He is going to let me borrow it fairl... 
Sony XA5400ES vs XA9000ES
Funny you say that Ozzy because I always thought the Redbook was rated very high. Its Stereophile Class A rated and not only for Redbook. I know its a matter of choice but I was not aware the redbook was not up to par. From what I have heard its q... 
Sony XA5400ES vs XA9000ES
Are you saying I have never heard a good CD player Budt? Just asking???? 
Sony XA5400ES vs XA9000ES
Ozzy you really think the 9000 has terrible redbook qualities? I am shocked anyone thinks that. My friend has one and I like it and of course he does too. Best CD player he has owned and he has owned quite a few. 
BAT or Cary Pre with BAT VK-55?
The BAT VK3ix is a fantastic match for the 55. Stereophile did a review on both. Look it up and decide :) 
PC for Running Springs conditioner
Richard I think were all afflicted...lol ;) 
PC for Running Springs conditioner
I am using a Mongoose with good results. I tried a VH Audio AirSine for awhile and it sounded nice but overall I prefer the Mongoose as a supply cord. I moved the AirSine to the CD player. IMO the Mongoose flows alot of current and is fairly neutr... 
Tubes vs. solid state.
I mainly prefer tubes somewhere in the system. I love what they give to the midrange. With that being said, I am also enjoying my solid state Cayin 265Ai Class A integrated amp right now. It takes about 2.5-3hrs for it to warm up and sound its bes... 
What's a good power cord for conrad-johnson CT5?
It doesn't surprise me that you went back to the Taipan Helix. I really really liked it on my VK5i I used to have. Like you said it just opens up the soundstage. 
Cary Rocket 88 & n.e.w. P-3: Best tube combo?
To my ears go with the P3 Taplina. I owned the P3 for awhile and borrowed a LS7. I liked the P3 much better. It was more transparent and open. I didn't like the LS 7 at all in my system. It was detailed but sounded like a blanket was over my speak... 
Krell or Plinius?
Ozzy I am laughing because I had the CD-LAD a few years ago and kept it too long....lol. I did like the remote :) 
Peamp/Amp for Thiel 3.7
For sure a Krell amp. Either the FPB series or older KSA "S" series. I have two buddies who have the KSA's and love them for their Thiels. One has the 3.7's and the other the 7.0's. For preamps I would say either a Krell or a BAT. At your budget m... 
Hi, does anybody own the new tyler acoustics D10's
Email Ty and I am sure he can provide some. 
BAT VK-200 vs VK-220?
Yep we did have almost the same system...lol. I sold off my BAT gear last year. I bought Ty's D4's with a sub so I didn't need the power anymore. I have a Cayin 265Ai Class A integrated at 40wpc. This integrated is a sleeper trust me. My CDP is a ... 
BAT VK-200 vs VK-220?
Ihcho which Signature system do you have? Ty custom built my previous speaker (Signature) and it had the 10" SEAS bass driver. Does yours have the 8" driver? I sold mine this past year and went with the new Decade line. Rogue and BAT should go wel...