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Updating my preamp.Frustrating..You Bet
Speaking of PreAmps, you might want to look into the Hovland, a great tubed pre, that you could most certainly buy here on Audiogon. It doesn't, however, have a remote. Other PreAmps of note are the Herron, Joule Electra's LA-100 and, of course, C... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
2000 Jeep Grand Cheerokee Limited 4x42002 BMW 740iMercedes Benz AMG CL55 
Whats the deal with CD players?
Listen to practically any CD player that interest you. Take some time to acquaint yourself with its sound. And then listen to the Audio Aero Capitole, just for the purposes of differentiation, as this player is certainly expensive. This will expos... 
Tube Pre-amps for audition list
I'd second Buckingham on the Rogue Magnum 99 pre. I currently own it after having owned a number of solid state pre's and it is exceptional! Depth of soundstage, detail, musicality, a perfect match to balance the "characteristics" of a solid state... 
Norah Jones, the Bomb, what do you think?
Firebird thanks for the info. I've already purchased the Rene Marie CD and you are quite right it is excellent.Thanks 
Nuetrality be Damned...
I'd like to thank you all for your advice, humor and good natured teasing... 
Chazzbo ask's "How much juice for Maggie 3.6's???"
Shucks' reckon I dont quite knows...but they is sho nuff a fine looking speaker... 
Coolest looking cd player in history
The Special Oracle CD Turntable is a definite for the coolest CD Player in History. Black enamel, 14k gold endcaps, African Granite base, it is beauty defined. 
Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi?
Is it ridiculous to state an "opinion" in a forum? Is it in poor taste to attempt to gather other opinions to perhaps shed some light on your own? Taste are, indeed, relative, and "validating" ones opinion seems a relatively healthy thing to do. I... 
Are You Happy?
I am quite happy. The recent adition of the Audio Aero Capitole has seen to that. It is an exceptional player that has brought to life CD's, that were previously dismissed to CD purgatory. This fact coupled with the (small, but) growing awareness ... 
Any Levinson owners/critics out there?
I have owned a number of pieces of Levinson gear, from their pre-amps to their transport to their CD players. All in all there was a distinct lack of musicality, warmth and sweetness. I will admit that the 39 was an exceptional CD player, but over... 
Rega Jupiter vs Marantz SA14
Over the past couple of weeks I've listened to several CD players. The Arcam FMJ, the Naim CD 5 and the Rega Jupiter. In my humble opinion the Jupiter came out on top in every instance. Althought it was close at times between the CD5 and the Jupit... 
FMJ CD 23 vs Rega Jupiter
I have recently A/B'd these players and in my opinion, there was no real contest. The Rega Jupiter won hands down. I found the FMJ 23 bright and uninviting. On the other hand the Rega was warm, inviting and quite detailed without being "etched." A...