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where to go beyond Esoteric x05
Well I think the big problem here is that you don't need a better CD player or a DAC. I am pretty sure you would benefit more from a new preamplifier. jim@soundsrealaudio.comEsoteric dealer. 
B&W 804s too bright
Did you listen to them before you purchased? 
Beware: Unscrupulous potential buyers
Call your local FBI and they will be all over these guys. You may have to go through the "motions" of pretending to accept their offer and receive the check. 
Bricasti M1 VS Wadia
ArtSend me an email and lets talk. Happy to send you one for a demo. Jimjim@soundsrealaudio.com 
What is the best amplifier for Tannoy Kensington ?
MusicophileIf I am the Jim that you are referring to then, no I don't have any super tweeters.Jim Sounds Real Audio 
What are the best amps for B&W N802's?
There is a definitive answer. The best amplifier for the B&W N802 speakers is the.................wait for it...................wait for it...............the deHavilland 50A's, first made by Fischer in the 1950's and reissued by deHavilland El... 
Bricasti M1 VS Wadia
Hi Inpieces.Our shop just received the latest edition of the Bricasti M1. I had sold our demo to a friend/customer in Arizona about a six weeks ago and the replacements we delayed. Well it took about two CD's to recognize that the new filters are ... 
$$$Sensitive Speakers with $$Amps?
The Hornings are very sophisticated speakers and will benefit from a smooth and rich and transparent amplifiers with big sound stage and good front to back layering. I am thinking tubes, 300B 845's. Bigger tubes seem to have a bigger sound which I... 
What is the best amplifier for Tannoy Kensington ?
I should have mentioned that review is in issue 53 of positive feedback also on the Sophia Electric home page there is a link. 
What is the best amplifier for Tannoy Kensington ?
I am a Tannoy dealer and I am using the Sophia Electric 300B Mono blocks with a deHavilland Mercury 3 preamplifier. Plenty of power and sounds great. There is a pretty good review of the Sophia's by Jeff Day ( http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issu... 
size of the driver
If 12" drivers were as fast and accurate as 4" drivers we wouldn't need any midrange drivers. 
size of the driver
Boy you are old. Listening to music in the 70s. Smaller drivers are trendy because they go fast. Bigger drivers can still have that old school sound. Bigger drivers move more air but tend not to be as accurate and have trouble keeping up with a 5"... 
Just sold my Dynavector XV-1s
I don't think that soldering a lead back on constitutes anything note worthy. Just keep it between you and your X wife. 
Playback Designs MPD3 or Simaudio 650d
You are doing just fine. No need for second opinions. If you love the sound buy it. 
Audiogon sellers, please stop and read this thread
The FBI could care less about these scams. I had a guy send me a check. What is trendy now is for them to send a check for more then the amount and then apologize for the error and ask you to wire the overage back to their bank. Those check are ba...