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Rega Apollo and CD-R problems.
The Apollo's owner's manual clearly states that any CD-Rs recorded at greater than 8x are not guaranteed to play, as the player may not be able to read it.It's in the owner's manual. Maybe that's why some people are having problems with the Apollo... 
Looking for All-a-round speaker $3k range
The bass drivers for the Wharfedale Opus Series are made of a Carbon Fibre blend, not Kevlar. 
trying to decide between Cary 303/300 and BAT CD
Allegro12:Did you buy brand new or used? When did you buy it? If there's a manufactoring date on the unit, that should be an indicator. I believe any unit after 2004, is the 24 Bit dac, and any unit from 2004 and back is the 20 Bit units. But I'll... 
trying to decide between Cary 303/300 and BAT CD
Allegro12, did you buy the 24 Bit version of the VK-D5, or the older 20 Bit version? 
Butler TDB 2250 Amplifier Questions
Thank you for the responses, guys! It's much appreciated!As I stated in another thread, I'll be matching it up with my BAT VK-3ix pre amp and also just for curiosity's sake, I'll give it a go with my old BAT VK-3i Pre Amp. Having spoken to the guy... 
Preamp recommendations for a Butler TBD2250?
Will do, Mihilli.I'm rather excited about getting this Butler amp! It will be interesting to see how it matches up with the BAT VK-3ix, my Wharfedale Opus 2 and the various CD Players I have. 
Preamp recommendations for a Butler TBD2250?
I'm going to be purchasing the TBD 2250 over the next 2-3 weeks and will match it up with the BAT VK-3ix and will give it a spin on my old BAT VK-3i, also. It looks like from talking to one of the guys at BAT that the VK-3i and the VK-3ix will bot... 
Butler amps?
Loontoon, the reviewer (Srajan Ebaen) does not have tinnitus. The person who has tinnitus is a guy named Louis who wrote in a letter to mr. Ebaen, regarding his Butler amp (TDB 2250). Louis was sharing his experience with his Butler amp with the r... 
Wharfedale Opus owners
Blotto, Could you share with me your thoughts and experieces with the BVAudio PA 300 Amp and pre-Amp?How do they sound? Do they have their own signature sound? 
Want to experience tubed CDP?
The Vincent S6 is a sweet CD Player. Give it a listen/audition, I think you may be surprised. The only difference between the S6 and the S6mkII is the Balanced outputs. Otherwise, they are exactly the same. I I have one on order and it should be h... 
Quad L22 or Castle Cornway to replace B&W N805
You know, everyone has their own personal preferences and tastes. People have their own opinions, and that's the way it should be.But when people make comments like "the 22L are the worst of the L-Series" , that's talking in absolutes. And I think... 
Quad L22 or Castle Cornway to replace B&W N805
Bcgator, I know you are comparing the 22L to the B&W Signature 805, when you made those comments about the 22L sounding like "sandpaper"...."grainy".But for the life of me I have no idea what you're talking about. The 22L is so very smooth. An...