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Is a 14' x 21' room too big for Totem Hawks?
9hcp. I have a similar sized room where i use Totem Sttaf speakers driven by SimAudio SS amp. The Totems seem to have no trouble reproducing tueful bass which can be a bit much in smaller spaces. Due to the furniture in your room, the tube amp an... 
Arcam CD73 T - Anyone heard it?
KC. I used to own a CD72T which was after all coparable to the CD23 I now own. I beleive I saw an unopened 72T for sale here today. Checkit out as it's better value at only marginally different sound quality than what i understand the 73t to be. 
Nordost flatline vs. A-Plus+ Oval12
Hi . Recently had Nordost Blue Heaven speaker cable in my system driven by modest SS power. After purchasing a friends Cardas Neutral Reference cables I was impressed. The Cardas cables were the equivalent of a component upgrade. They added way mo... 
CD Players $1,000 - $1,500 US - any info on Talk?
I'll second the Arcam. It's analytical and resolute. The Rega is very neutral sounding (some say boring) but doesn't augment the sound. Both have good build quality. Rega has a better remote. For some reason I still have chosen the Arcam. Have not... 
5 best underrated or unknown bands and why?
Yes PhilJolet i would have to agree with you on Lambchop. I picked it up last week (Is a Woman)and wondered why none of the audio magazine guys have raved about it yet. Super Good. I'll have to check out their older stuff now.Thanks. 
Anyone have problems with Arcam digital gear
Wow -thanks to everyone who took the time to respond! I think i'll now seek out an Arcam CD23. 
arcam alpha 7 upgrade to alpha 9 or go to a cd92?
I own the cd72t and am also wondering the same questions as mine can be upgraded. Although for the money it would cost to modify my player to 92 capabilities, i could purchase a used FMJ CD23 on this website. you might want to consider that route ... 
Rega Planet vs Cambridge Audio DE500 Se
I once pondered this very question. After living with both for some time I would say that ultimately the Rega is my choice. It's a more mature player than the Cambridge. The D500 is like a shiny suit of armour waiting to be admired, but after time... 
Review: Arcam Diva CD72 CD Player
The Diva player is a super bargain at about $650 as i own one myself. It's your basic looking player with a trendy silver finish. The remote is a bit protrusive isn't it.The sound quality is certainly an upgrade from my privious Cambridge Audio D-...