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The MoFi Mess and TAS rolling over for them
"The proof is in the pudding" is a featherweight re-write of "the end justifies the means."  It is amazing that JV, the TAS editorial staff, the Stereophile editorial staff, et al. are so amazingly ignorant of even the most basic foundational prin... 
From Listening to Stonehenge... to the Vinyl of Doo-Wop!?
That is most rewarding to hear; I regret never having had the opportunity to meet him (or to view his incredible collection). 
What are all these metal cans/pods sitting on top of electronics?
Add "bee bees"!?  Talk about introducing a "buzz" into an audiophile system.... 
TIDAL on SALE!
Yes: Tidal offers 40% discount to Veterans, so I pay $11.99/month for the HiFi level subscription (highest level). I find it an excellent value... 
You know you are an Audiophile when:
When some of your internet passwords are the make and model of some of your most revered audio components... 
Best CD player under $2000
p.s. I managed to find the Yamaha S2100 on sale, new, for $1990 two years ago (MSRP is $3000). I did a quick check right now and found one company selling it for about the same, under your 2k bar; however, I have to add that I do NOT know anything... 
Best CD player under $2000
+1 yakbob: The Yamaha S2100 SACD/CD player is an amazing player, and renders quality mastered SACD's with perfection. Added plus: I use a Wireworld optical cable from my Bluenode 2i streamer to the Yamaha DAC, with Tidal MQA as the streaming sourc... 
Best speakers for max. $3000?
I concur with the Golden Ear Triton 1's comment, and just purchased a set NEW for $3500 (Dealer closing out stock, to focus on new T-Ref's). Had I not found those (at that price), I was going to spring for the Tekton Double Impact's.Happy hunting! 
CD"S
I moved back into 2-channel music about 3 years, and am absolutely loving it. SACD is my preferred source, with Vinyl and then Redbook CD's in succession. I upgraded to the Yamaha S-2100 player, which I think features the same Transport as the S-3...