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CD Players which connect direct to Amp?
Muse Thalia 9 v.2, analog volume control. 
Am I going insane?
Z, I don't know if there is a JMR dealer in your area but if you can find a pair used that would be the best route. I think they retail for about $1k right now brand new and would be driven very well with your present Yamaha receiver.Did you read ... 
New Resolution Audio Opus 21
I wonder what the transports will look like, hopefully they will use the same chassis. I think they should do a top loader, now that would be sweet :) 
The Big Boys vs. the Little Guys
You guys should check out the Emperor series interconnects or the Monument series. The Emperor are sooooo good for the money its unreal, the monument are better but at a cost of course :)I cannot swing their big speaker cables but I can tell you t... 
Am I going insane?
Well, nobody can blame you for feeling crazy when it comes to hi-fi shopping. I have gone mad over many audio purchasing decisions, too many in fact :)If I were you I'd check out the Jean Marie Reynaud Twinn MK II first, they far exceeded the perf... 
A search for great cables for electrostatics
Try the Stage 3 concepts silver wire with electrostats, I think you will be more than impressed.Good Luck,Chris 
New Resolution Audio Opus 21
Any updates yet from you guys with the Opus?? :) 
The Big Boys vs. the Little Guys
Just replaced Nordost SPM Reference with Stage III Concepts Emperor cables, a small company out of NY that makes incredible hand made cables with an outstanding trade-up policy. Their cables must be heard to be appreciated, just look at the qualit... 
Best sounding CD player for 6,000.
Muse Thalia 9 v2, give this a shot, I think you would be quite content with this choice.Good Luck,Chris 
Want speakers for 700 but none sound good.
Jean-Marie Reynaud Twinn Mk II betters the speakers you have mentioned by a large margin in my opinion. I have heard them at length in my home with B&W 805's and there was no comparison, we returned the 805's the next week. Price comparison is... 
Shoot-out I would like to see - Berning ZH270 vs.
Its quite hard to believe the Atmaspheres are much cleaner sounding than a Berning, Oneprof is right on however, I simply must hear them for myself. The Berning is one of the clearest sounding amps I have heard, period. Anyone is entitled to their... 
Shoot-out I would like to see - Berning ZH270 vs.
I wish I could use the Siegfried on Soundlabs :) 
Shoot-out I would like to see - Berning ZH270 vs.
I'd say its doubtful that a 60 betters the 270 significantly in terms of sonic integrity across the board. There is a switch to adjust feedback of the 270 with a "Low" option which is in my opinion the way to go, it is wonderful.I'm not sure who's... 
Shoot-out I would like to see - Berning ZH270 vs.
Me too :) Whoever is in the Chicagoland area and has the M-60's can perhaps bring them on over and we'll we could make an afternoon of it :) 
Battle of the "Davids"......Belles vs. Berning
Rhyno, you are right, audiophiles are unfortunately pursuaded by hype too often.