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Ayon CD-07 CD superior in sound to competition?
I'd wait and try and hear the new AMR CP-777 SE I'm told this special edition unit is even better sounding than their big brother the CP-77. I've ordered one unheard that's how much I believe in what it will do.(Dealer disclaimer) 
SMC McCormack or Vincent Pwr Amp
I'd go with the known entity the SMC. As for Audiolabyrinth's suggestion on a Vincent I never had heard of the brand until he had told me about the CD-S7 and after talking to the importer it was discontinued b/c it was not a good seller (to me mea... 
REL Gibralter G2 a good choice?
Several REL's I've owned had issues (blown amps) I'd stay clear of any REL. As Bob states above the KL Audio would make a GREAT choice. 
JC3+ Anyone?
Owned the original JC3 and for a solid state device it was noisy. Hope they solved that concern. 
most clear, crisp sound power amps, monoblocks ?
Once you try an OTL amp there's no going back, tubes actually connected directly to the speakers. The cleanest sound I've ever heard! One thing to be aware of with an OTL amp you MUST be aware of the impedance of the speakers and match them accord... 
Do It Yourself Hallographs
I've told many a customer to go to a Lowe's or Home Depot and buy that rose trellis / lattice (that lloks like fingers) and then build yourself a supporting base. Place those in the corners of the room and viola....Shatki Hallographs. Yes all you ... 
Of all your gear, what piece impresses you most?
My system all came together when I installed the Atmasphere Novacron monoblocks. But for that to happen the rest of the system had to be wonderful.(Dealer disclaimer) 
Suggestions for a CDP that's
Zd542 you are absolutely correct, the VRE-1b is more than a very nice line stage, it actually beat out my Kondo M1000 line stage which retailed at $95,000!I've decided to get the new AMR CD-777SE which is due out in a few weeks time. Not a true ba... 
Suggestions for a CDP that's
zd542 the rest of my system is as follows:AZ Crescendo speakersAtmasphere Novacron LE OTL ampsNVO SPA-II/2 (22 tubes) phono unitBrinkmann Bardo TT with their 10.5 arm and EMT cartridgeVRE-1b pre-ampMixture of cables from PAD, Pranawire and Nanotec... 
Has anyone had trouble with speed on their tt
Yup 2 TTWeights TT would not keep accurate speed as told by a Timeline device! 
Suggestions for a CDP that's
Thanks Mattmiller but I've heard McIntosh and don't care for their sound. 
What Power Cord can improve clarity and bass slam?
Lloydelee21 I cut and pasted the info on the PAD 25th Ann speaker cable which uses the combo of metals silver and copper my mistake...sorry. I see from the web site that the PAD 25th power cord is only silver. 
What Power Cord can improve clarity and bass slam?
The PAD 25th Ann is actually a combo of copper and silver:From PAD web site reads the following:Conductor: Stranded, multi-gauge Silver, single crystal copperMetals: Copper and SilverDielectric: Teflon©Dampening Material: Ferox (x103)Gauge (effect... 
Review Purist Audio Design Limited Edition Part2
Garebear I have found the PAD LE ac cord best used when plugged directly into the wall myself. I've tried plugging into a conditioner and did not like it. (Dealer disclaimer) 
Review Purist Audio Design Limited Edition Part2
Bo1972 what conditioner do you use?I use a PAD Canorus from the wall to a PAD conditioner. (I don't believe they make this conditioner any longer).(Dealer disclaimer)