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Legacy Audio
Well said, Bonnix. 
EMM Labs on Bad Redbook
Nothing, IMO, can make those bad, crappy redbook discs from the 80's and early 90's sound like vinyl. 
Amp for my Salons
Get a big ass one as these speakers like power. 
Legacy Audio
I own the Focus 20/20 in the Ribbon Mahogany finish. They are a very musical speaker with excellent dynamics, bass, and vocal reproduction. Some say the highs and therefore, ultimate inner detail is not state of the art. Perhaps this is true, but ... 
audio phyics vigro help....
The original Virgos are bi-wireable; however, later models are not. 
Virgo II vs Aerial 10t ?
Well said, Onhwy61. 
Looking for an outstanding DAC
If you really enjoy listening to music and not all that audiophile BS, then you may want to audition a Muse Model Ten tranny with their Model 192 DAC or their new Model Eleven player. 
$4000 to spend on a SS power amp - help me choose
I would not classify the Parasound JC1 as warm and "tubelike." And I have listened to it extensively in a friend's system. It is not cool and analytical either. It is about as neutral as you can get. 
CD's Deterioration
That would do it. Poor substrate, not unlike poor magnetic tape substrate quality in some brands. 
$4000 to spend on a SS power amp - help me choose
Ayre V5x. 
CD's Deterioration
Ben: Specifically, what is deteriorating on your CDs? Does it render them unplayable or just sonically degraded? 
NHT 3.3 or von Scheikert VR4
Jax2: NHT 3.3 are unstable and tippy (too narrow of a footprint). They are braced by metal feet which, IMO are not well-integrated into the design. They don't have the refinement of sound like the VR4. NHT are adequate for Home Theatre, but not a ... 
Yes Remasters-Gastwrit vs. Rhino
That's surprising. Gastwirt is considered a fine remastering engineer. Wonder why his aren't up to snuff? 
NHT 3.3 or von Scheikert VR4
VR4, better built, better sound. To me NHTs are a bit cheesy. 
i am trying to get a smooth vinyl sound from cd
Try a Muse Model Two Plus DAC and Model Five transport. This'll get you there!