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Audio shops near Clearwater, Florida
It depends on what Wilson's you're talking about, as well as the electronics driving them. My $2000 Vandersteen Model 2's have no problem besting my $10,000 Wilson Cubs, when set up properly. 
CD Sound ; Esoteric x-03 versus Oppo 105
"10-10-15: PtssZephyr. I appreciate your response and the difference in build and analog quality. I was thinking more along the line of a 10 yr old state of the art hi-def,1080P TV versus a new good quality 4K TV and wondering if that was the situ... 
Harbeth vs JM Reynaud
"10-10-15: Wim1983@Ryder: if a speaker sound too analytical and ruthlessly revealing, any solution to tame those extra details using preamp? Or it would be difficult to find such gear and do the matching?"If you want to build a system that you're ... 
Turntable set up- How easy is it
I don't find it hard to do. If you're getting into vinyl, its something that you should be able to do yourself. Just get some basic tools and take your time.If you need a store, try Audio Connection in Verona. If that's too far, Longplayer Stereo ... 
Whats wrong
If the system sounds sluggish and the TT is spinning at the proper speed, warm up is the most likely cause. Its easy to miss diag something like that. I used to have a McCormack DNA 125, and when I first turned it on, the bass sounded like it was ... 
CD Sound ; Esoteric x-03 versus Oppo 105
Some of the qualities you guys are listing with regards to all these different players, is almost certainly due to the differences in the analog section of the dac's. 
Peachtree Audio Nova - No subwoofer connection
What happened with your ML's? I thought they would be a good speaker for you. 
Audio shops near Clearwater, Florida
I never bought anything from AV South. I'm not sure how good they are to deal with. If you're willing to drive, I know a few really good places on the east coast. 
Where does one find turntable repair in Chicago ?
If you take your time, its not a difficult job at all. If you buy the cart from a good seller, they will usually have no problem walking you through the process if you have any trouble. 
Peachtree Audio Nova - No subwoofer connection
That's a good suggestion. Just run a cheap pair of speaker cables from your speakers to the sub. I know it doesn't sound like a good idea from an audiophile point of view, but there's really nothing wrong with doing it this way. 
Dali Helicon 400mk2 vs Sonus Faber cremona
"what do you think, please share your opinions, should I stay with the Dali or should I change them to the cremona which I adore."I think this a choice that you should make yourself. Especially if price is a big factor. The only thing worse than t... 
Essence Electrostatic Speakers...A Bold Statement
IMHO, I believe the correct phrase for trying figure out claims such as this is "Pissing in the wind". 
Wharfedale Jade 3 aluminium tweeter problem
"I'm waiting Wharfedale distributor solutions, he claims try to solve it via cables, well?"Claims and proof are 2 different things. If he can prove it at no expense to you, great. Otherwise, its time to move on. 
Whats wrong
"Turntable seems like it playing slow for the first 10-15 minutes of play, after that all is fine.""Yes Zd452 they do sound considerably better after 30 minutes of warm up, but turntable still needs additional time to perform at its best."I'm not ... 
Audio shops near Clearwater, Florida
Audio Visions South in Tampa and Encore Home Entertainment if Sarasota.