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Are B&W Nautilus 804's too bright
Thanks for the advice.It also got me thinkling that there are other issues that are affecting my sound. First, this is one large rectangular room. It is a family room but it continues into a kitchen. So it is 13 feet wide by 36 feet long, with sto... 
musical sub
AfcInteresting post, thanks.You have quite a system and obviously put a lot of thought and experience into it. One item on my system that you mentioned was the B&W's. That brand seems to have strong fans and equally strong detractors, I am not... 
musical sub
Maybe I should explain my unique and probably not common version of "musical". I completely appreciate the tube versus digital sound distinctions. With all due respect for that issue, I may be looking for something that is somewhat halfway between... 
musical sub
Maneiac your statement of: "artifacts of not only lean bass but also harshness, brightness, and bland midrange",must come from your opinions of the components. What are your specific concerns and what would you suggest to correct it / them? 
Wadia 170 and Anthem D2
Thank you. That is very helpful for letting me know. I don't know how long I would have wrestled with it.Do you use the Music Hall DAC for any other uses? Do you run anything else through it into the AVM 50, (such as CD)?Thanks again 
Anthem D2 or D2V
ThanksSo far it doesn't sound like anything worth the difference in price between a good used D2 and a D2V.