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The best CD Player for the money
Meridian 508/24 I purchased new ,never looked back! ( $1800 used market ) Under 1 k Rega Planet nice player!Good luck 
Insurance rider for your gear?
I have had a rider for years. Very inexpensive and worth it.I had a transformer get hit by lighhtning in my neiborhood and lost a Audio Research sp-8 ( years ago) and got replacement cost which was more than I had paid for it.If you can't afford t... 
Review: Ridge Street Audio Designs Symphonia Master Interconnect
I too have had great success with the Sympnonias'.I have since also purchased the new Midnight Silvers and the Rsa Reference , which I enjoy dearly. These are a great addition to my system. 
Opinions about Kharma Speakers
I recently purchased a used pair of Champaigne 1.0 Kharmas Ceramiques. To me these are the most natural sounding and musical speakers I have ever heard. These speakers just have the ability to totally dissappear. I realize that there are better sp... 
I need quick help- Bi-amp Threshold/McIntosh
I agree with sticking to Threshold.I don,t think its neccesary with the 802s.I tried it with the 801 matrix and preffered the single Threshold. ( s/300 series 2) 
Change needed at Audiogon
I agree with your frustration,having sold many Items of late.I think the easiest thing is to just not answer these people.I do think that we are all very fortunate to have Audiogon at such a small fee.I wouldn't want to change the format as to hur... 
Meridian or Audio Research - Weigh in Please
Bought the Meridian 508/24 just after it came out,never had a lick of a problem.Still sounds as wonderfull as the day I got it. This really is a great palyer.It does not call attention to itself at all. Good Luck 
Meridian CD Players
I own a 508/24 and love it! Is it the best? No,but considering all the feedback you read ,most people that have it will tell you its one of the best in its price range. Its been around quite awhile and still holds up very well with the newer gener... 
Speaker Placement Info Needed
I tend to start with the 1/3 rule or as close as you can as possible. Bring you speakers out 1/3 of the way out into the room. Keep you listening position the same distance (1/3). The distance behind you also about the same dimensions (1/3) as the... 
What Rags carry the most review weight???
I wouldn't listen to any of them to be honest.I would suggest using the Audiogon forums to get straight answers! 
Electro Harmonix valves vs...
I agree with the Svetlanas being better.Have both prefer Svetlana by far! Thor 30 watt tube monos. 
Single brand vs. multiple brand ICs and ACs
I think single brands approach is an effort to make it easier for the buyer and more sales for the company selling. If you do your homework you shouldn't have a problem. Its all about system matching.As one of the other posts mentioned if you want... 
Experience with Chang Lightspeed Conditioners?
I have used a Chang for many years with great success.I route my cd player,tuner and linestage to the Chang,which is plugged into a 20 amp dedicated line. I plug my mono amps directly into a seperate dedicated 20 amp line. The Chang does a very go... 
Which CD Players Are both Warm and Detailed
try a used Meridian 508/24 . Its in your price range and has definately both of your wishes covered. I own one and I think very highly of it for a single box player. Good luck 
Collective letter s to Stereophile
I also agree with all points made.That is the main reason I bought a computer to get real info from real people.Once I went online I stopped buying rags like the Magazine mentioned any many others like it. Thorman