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Simaudio Vs. Classe for Totem model 1s
HI Macd. I have a similar room to yours and believe or not have run both Classe separates and Simaudio I5. I am not running Model 1s. I am running Hawks.The Classe is warmer sounding and with more power has more punch to it. I sold the amp after h... 
Budget DAC with switchable inputs
Try a Musiland MD10. It has one optical and 1 coaxial input.http://www.pacificvalve.us/MusilandMD10.htmlIts favorably reviewed at www.affordableaudio.org.I have had one for 3 months and use it with a Logitech Squeezebox 3. 
CDP Isolation?
Try Finite Elemente Ceraballs. Night and Day difference on my Classe CD plyaer 
What do you do with all those CD's??
Check out www.racksandstands.com. They have lots of options at great prices. 
Internet radio stations that sound really good
RadioIo is a group of 60 Internet radio stations with 60 different formats. Broadcast all at 128bps. 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
Thorens TD165CDenon 30LDenon DP45Rotel RP900Rega P3-2000w/ Origin Live 250 arm (then tweeked with Iron Audio platter, Groovetracer subplatter plus bearing)Not as many as I thought I had. 
Next Upgrade to My Totem Arros Setup - Need Help
If price is an issue the Simaudio Equinox SE is on clearance at Music Direct for $1795. That is a great buy especially considering you are getting a full 10 year warranty on the electronics and 3 on the transport. Check it out on MusicDirect.com. 
Best Cheap Speakers - New or Old
AV123 released some new speakers a few months ago, the ELT 525's @$299. Great monitors, some would use a subwoofer with them. I am perfectly happy with them as a pair used in my office system.I certainly love mine!!!! 
Your last speaker?
Bought my Totem Hawks 3 years ago. Considering my small room size and the quality of sound I am experiencing, I have stopped looking for speakers. 
Best value phono $1-1.5k
Simaudio LP5.3-$1500 retail. 
Totem Mani-2 and Adcom 555/2
There are B&K M200s on Audiogon, right now. Check them out.http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1210870303 
Totem Mani-2 and Adcom 555/2
Mani -2s are great speakers but they are very power hungry. Use what you have right now and scour the Internet for a pair of B&K M200 monos.This is an older model from the 90s but is robust and provides plenty of power.Good luck and enjoy your... 
Best Small budget speakers for girlfriend
AV123 has just released a new speaker line, the ELT525, they are $300 pair plus shipping. They come in a gorgeous cherry or rosewood veneer. They can be purchased on line only with a 30 day trial period at www.av123.com.I am not affiliated with th... 
Very Compact Subwoofer
Totem Dreamcatcherhttp://www.totemacoustic.com/us/products/sub-woofer/dreamcatcher_sub 
Ultra - smooth bookshelves $500 or under
I just bought ELT525's from av123.com for my office system. They are breaking in and I am powering them with an old NAD receiver. They are on sale for a limited time for $259 plus shipping (30 day trial).These seem fit your description.Beautiful f...