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Budget Cable Suggestions: 15 ft Runs 8,9 Gauge
I use the Supra Cables Classic 6.0, which is a 9 gauge wire. Great product & great value. I initially thought I wanted one of their more expensive cables and was steered toward the Classic because I needed a long-ish run. http://www.jenving.se... 
Cambridge Audio Product Reliability
I have a Cambridge Audio Azur 640C CDP, and after about 3 years the tray developed an intermittent (now constant) hitch that keeps it from loading properly unless you "help" it along, and not always even then. Luckily it's working this moment, fee... 
Bookshelf speaker with electrostatic sound
If you didn't mind going vintage, Allison Four or Six speakers would work in this application too and can be had for pretty cheap. You'd likely need the woofers refoamed, but they're designed to go against the wall and have an open sound with very... 
Small wall-mount speaker recommendations?
You might look at the weirdly named (the clue) speaker from Sjofn HiFi. Just heard them at the New York Audio and AV show and they were a standout. They're small and designed to go against the wall, and if I'm not mistaken they're around $1000 - a... 
Best DAC for $500
Audio gd NFB-3.1 is a fantastic deal at $299 (promo price). I've heard that the 2.1 at $465 is even better. 
Favourite ECM Titles
Nice thread. Haven't seen these mentioned yet, all fantastic:-Jack DeJohnette: New Directions in Europe (live)-Art Ensemble of Chicago: Nice Guys, Full Force, and Urban Bushmen (live)ECM always got a great sound in live recording as well as their ...