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The usual suspects: S1, Cirrus, Tempesta, MMM1
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The usual suspects: S1, Cirrus, Tempesta, MMM1
I've had the Vapor Cirrus in my room, with my electronics, side-by-side with my Salk SoundScape 10s. Other than the lowest octave of bass, the Cirrus was at least the equal of the SS10. The top end of the Cirrus was actually a little smoother.Hope... 
Speaker recommendations, budget $10-15K
Another recommendation here for the Daedalus Ulysses. I stumbled upon a pair for sale locally, and picked them up last Saturday.The Ulysses are running in place of my Sanders 10Cs which are also a good choice within your price range.The Daedalus a... 
BMC MCCI vs Roksan Reference DXP SE
I agree with Tbg. I have the MCCI, and I think it's fantastic. Although I've never heard the Roksan, I have heard the following in my system:Ray Samuels NighthawkPS Audio GCPHLinn UphorikSutherland Ph3DMusical Fidelity M1 ViNLSanders Sound Systems... 
Contrast/compare Magneplanar 20 vs Sanders 10c ESL
Why is hearing the Sanders problematic? Roger has a 30 day in-home trial, with freight covered both ways. It couldn't be any easier. . . 
AIFF or FLAC?
If you use iTunes for both library management and playback, you need to stick with AIFF. iTunes cannot play FLAC files.If you are willing to use a 3rd party playback software, then FLAC is the way to go for storage and ease of use. Both Audirvana ... 
Cartridge dilemma
Of those you have listed, I would go for the 17D3. This is a sweet cartridge, and the diamond cantilever really transmits the dynamics. Lots of happy D3 owners out there. . . 
Sanders 10c Owners
I have the 10C system, and I also use Magtech's for both the woofer and panels. Previously, I had used NAT Audio Generator Monoblocks for the panels.I like the idea of tubes for the upper and SS for the lower, but the zero maintenance of the Magte... 
Replacement for Maggie's?
I've read some comments on the web that claim DeVore speakers are very "Magnepan like". 
Anyone listen to Zu Audio's Definition Mk3?
Has anyone heard the Def4, or Druid5/Subs compared to the Sanders Sound Systems 10C? Very curious as I have the Sanders, but am contemplating a simpler system. 
DEQX - TACT - QOL - Thoughts on these?
I have the Sanders 10C system and have been considering something other than the Behringer also. The new DEQXMate looks like a good solution if you have a preamp you already like.TACT seems to be out of business. Their website is down, and the pri... 
SP10 MK3 recommendation
Kuzma 4Point. I have one on my SP10 MK II. Trounces the SME 312S in terms of dynamics and clarity. 
Technics SP-10 mkII speed adjustment question
Albert, move on man. Continually bashing your competition reflects more poorly on you than it does on them. 
Is Nagra BPS The Best Small Phono Pre?
I have no experience with the Nagra, but the Ray Samuels Nighthawk is a nice choice, better than the PS Audio GCPH IME. 
New AMG tt just arrived.
I believe the founder of AMG was at one time with Brinkmann, hence the "similarities".