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AES Cary Six Pacs vs TAD 1000 monblocs
i have not heard both, but have the tad and for the price used (mine were 1k) you just cannot beat them 
Speaker recommendations
i strongly recommend you try to listen to a pair of totem arros, just great speakers. small footprint and great imaging. 
Clueless Analog Newbie, Looking to Buy
my own experience says that if 3-400$ is a bite for you, stop and do not pass go. the analog route is, imho, expensive compared to digital, and even more so to get good sound. now there are people who are very good at tuning old tables and for the... 
Mystical Performances
try shelby lynne "just a little lovin'" it is an album of covers from dusty springfield. better recording values, to me, than any of dusty"s originals and it will make any woman your with sit and listen for the entire album. 
Frequency Range - Bookshelf Speakers
my experience with totems and morels is that the less`you rely on the sub the better. sounds fuller to me. however, your electronics effect it alot. the integration question looms as does quality of sub at higher frequecies. 
I've got a PS Audio GCC-250 on the way. Mistake??
i just love people who give responses like that first one. what a real contributor. had a few like that. i know that the ps audio products are solid and that some forum inhabitors have no life if not complaining. i have not heard this piece, but t... 
Wadia 170iTransport Digital iPod Dock
if you have quality files. high resolution, this will better the sound of any doc setup i ahve heard. for the price, you can't go wrong. the better your dac and the better the files. you can be very satisfied. 
Sub recommendation for Totem Arro
i have a lightning/totem sub. this is the model previous to storm. used it with the arros, great match. i have it in mahagony if you are thinking of buying one, email me and i can let you know about it's looks and performance. 
Musical full-range in the $3-4K range used?
you can pick up a pair of acoustic zen adagios for half your price, and be very happy. with the other half, try some tube amplification if you have not yet. 
Acoustic Zen VS Definitve Speakers
i have only listened briefly on the def tech stuff, but own a pair of the adagios. i agree, if you think you want music only system, and have the space for two setups, get the adagios. they have a great sound and for prices at or near 2k used, are... 
What's next for the ultimate sound quality?
i would consider a tube amp, maybe a nice little integrated. tubes have a nice way of fleshing out the sound and it may add a nice element to your perception of the speakers as thin. you can get nice amps under a 1k and even under 500$. 
Speaker advice
i would lppk at some of the internet brands............ axiom, hsu and the like that offer potentially better value and offer a thirty day trial in home. make sure you can try at home due to the uniqueness of your space. make sure to move the setu... 
wadia ipod dock-- anyone find faults?
well, i am glad my feeling that this subject was played is wrong, still plenty of info coming, and since i got one from skymall at 30% off list, but is "backordered" , i will incorporate you welcomed experience. i will be using mine witha full bl... 
wadia ipod dock-- anyone find faults?
i just went back over the other threads, anyone have new thoughts. i saw one comment that there were other ways to get this done, perhap better, with wireless plus computer. however is ther any other ipod based solution better than this wadia? 
iPod docking station - Belkin vs Wadia vs Arcam
the reviews of the wadia point out the advantage of the digital out to dac. the sound was highly improved in this way. using the analogue out wasts your money, your still using the ipod dac.