tbromgard

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new cd player or old
N A D C515BEE 
new cd player or old
HI-Thakns for the suggestions. I purchased an NAD and I am really surprised how much better it sounds than my old unit-right out of the box. Recommended for anyone thinking of an inexpensive cd player. 
Speaker recommendations
All good suggestions and all but the CV are on my list. I have to rule out the CV because of WAF, which is a requirement I neglected to mention. I'm also considering Alons model I or IV or maybe used Ushers. I have a 100 watt per McCormack amp. Th... 
How large of a speaker do I need
FYI-My present system consists of McCormack ALD w/phono, McCormack DNA .5 (100 watts), Sota Comet TT, NAD cd player, NAD tuner and MIT cables. Presently I am using klipsch kg4 speakers. I like to listen at moderate to loud music, various forms of ... 
which speaker cables to buy?
Hi-I have been impressed with the inexpensive models from Kimber and MIT speaker cable. Try buying used. If you dont like it you can always sell it. Also, lately I tried the anti cables for $10 per foot. I really did not care for the rigidity of t... 
McCormack ALD Dlx w phono
Hi Steve-I purchased a DNA .5 to go with my newly aquired ALD w/phono and external power supply. I understand that they should not be stacked, but placed a few feet apart from each other. Is this correct? Thanks, Todd. 
Speaker recommendations
Audio physics and Totem are great speakers, but can tiny drivers make bass? 
McCormack ALD Dlx w phono
Steve-What kinds of speakers did you use when designing the ALD-1 with phono? What kind of turntable did you use? Thanks -Todd. 
McCormack ALD Dlx w phono
This is my first post on Audiogon, and its was cool to see the first response from the manufacturer himself-thanks Steve. Your electronics are first rate, and when I have the funds, I intend to have this unit upgraded by McCormack. Please continue...