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only if you own totem eros ,best int cd combo
How about Arcam A70 integrated $1100 (new) and CD73T CD player $700 (new). Use the rest of the money to buy CDs and cables. 
Arcam VS NAD
Second the Arcam. Arcam is great with Totem. 
Best inexpensive interconnect/speaker cables?
Audio Art cables are not just good sounding reasonably priced cables. They are good sounding cables period.www.audioartcable.com 
Phono Stage Question
No reviews on web yet but I have heard Simaudio LP5.3 is good. 
budget cd player
Hi Remi. The Cambridge players although they sound good seem to have a bad rep with reliability too. I would consider the Onix or Marantz. 
Totem Arro Vs. Sttaf
Sandman, since you like oomph, you are better off with the Sttafs. The Arro does have palpable bass but it is a little lacking in the oomph department. The Arro's best feature is its imaging. 
Totem Arro Vs. Sttaf
What is the rest of your equipment consist of? That will also affect your decision. 
Vibration Isolation for Rega P3
I removed the rega stock feet, substituted them with Mapleshade surefoot on vibrapods(different ones to level the turntable). These sit on a 2" thick maple butcher block on Mapleshade isoblocks. Butcher block sits on granite slab on old CWD stereo... 
NAD PP2 or Project Phono Box MKII
For a few $ more above preamp is hard to beat. It includes ability to use LOMC and a rumble filter. 
great and small bookshelf speaker-
Try Totem Mites. 
Need small speaker for less than $750. Ideas?
Totem mites 
What speaker would you replace magnepan 2.7's with
YMMV=Your mileage may vary 
Plinius 9100 or Simaudio Moon i5 for Totem Hawks?
Hi Hugo. I also have Hawks. I just replaced my Classe DR6, CA150 combo with the Simaudio I5 to simplify my life. No regrets. I am now satisfied with lower volumes than before (70-75) rather than my usual (80-85). It is more detailed and faster, ho... 
best speaker in a small room in the $2000.00 range
You could stretch your budget a little and get Totem Hawks. They are a little more refined than the Sttaf. I have a similar room. I upgraded from Paradigm 60V2s. 
California Audio Lab -are they out of business?
Yes they are out of business.