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wilson sophia and B&W 802d with Gamut di150
Do you mean the 802D or the 802 Diamond.The previous "D" series are "OK" but the newest Diamond series are simply breath taking( imo). 
I compared Arcam FMJ CD37 & Sony XA5400ES
If you like that Arcam then that is all that matters. I don't like warm colored sound. So, I don't like it nor do most people I know who have heard it.To each their own. 
I compared Arcam FMJ CD37 & Sony XA5400ES
I didn't like the Arcam at all. Several others who heard it didn't like it either. I guess we all have different tastes. 
Esoteric K-01
Has anyone compared the K-01 to the K-03 ? 
Why the obsession with the lowest octave
Why the obsession with the lowest octave? It could also bestated; Why the obsession with the highest octave? I like pipe organ.So of course it is necessary. Yes, most music is in the midrange. Press both your tweeters in and tell me after a week i... 
B&W 802 Diamond or 800 Nautilus
Don't confuse the "D" series with the Diamond series. While they look almost identical the Diamond series are simply superb were as the "D" series is just "OK"..... 
Simaudio Supernova vs Ayon CD2
I haven't heard either but had the (rather old now) simaudio eclipse.Simaudio was still selling the eclipse at the time and had just released the Super Nova.Before purchasing I called Simaudio regarding the Eclipse and SuperNova. Regarding sound q... 
B&W 802 Diamond or 800 Nautilus
I had the 802N which was a pretty good speaker. I then went to the 802D which I didn't really like.If it had been 8 or 9K I would have considered not bad but it didn't sound like a 14K speaker to me. I have since went to the new 800 diamond and th... 
Berkeley vs Antelope anyone compared ?
I just read the 6moons review. It seems to be good in the upper frequency range and imaging department but the mid and lower octaves are weak.It also lacks slam according to the review.Also some very interesting pictures showing a rather cheap bui... 
Berkeley vs Antelope anyone compared ?
Rym You say it was an easy choice. Can you tell us what differences you heard ie, frequecy resolution, stereo imaging etc?.. 
Is this the END of DAYS for the high end CD player
Most audiophiles I know say their next purchase will be a dac which supports hirez playback. 
Esoteric K-01
If the dealer is upfront I think anyone with half a brain knows to take comments with a grain of salt.Alex is also providing some useful and interesting input( and NO, I am not a customer of his).I do have a problem with people/companies posting u... 
Esoteric K-01
Alex is being upfront.So frankly I don't see what the problem is. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
The sony is a good machine for the money and is quite forgiving of poor recordings.However I recently picked up a Weiss Dac2 to try.I used the Sony as the transport.The bottom line is I never heard digital this good( ever).In fact I didn't know it... 
Active Vs. Passive
I would really only want an active speaker if it had it's own dedicated outboard active crossover( which of course has been equalized). Then I can still chose whatever amps I want etc. I had the Linkwitz Orions( +) which had just that. They were e...