jdub39

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All-In-One Options
Another vote for the Marantz sacd 30n, cable it up to your liking and enjoy!  
Wireworld Series 10
Went ahead and ordered the Sliver Eclipse 10 both xlr and rca for source to pre and pre to amp. Hoping what little I've read is what I'm expecting. I'll post back once they are in my setup.  
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
Thanks @Alvin1118  
Vinshine X Collaboration with Kinki Studio, TheTai Hang power enhancer
What kind of surge protection does the unit use? I want to pull the trigger but there doesn't seem to be a clear answer.  
Upgrading pre amp advice.
@vhond  The main  differences I heard in my setup between the Ayre K-5xe- mp and the Musical Fidelity Ms8pre was the size of the sound stage the Ayre was more confined but no less enjoyable but the Ms8pre threw a sound stage that extended itself ... 
Upgrading pre amp advice.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Musical Fidelity Ms8pre  , I have it mated with an Jc5 Halo and also tried the Ayre K-5xe- mp and JC2 bypass . The MS8pre just ticked all my boxes and sounded phenomenal!   
High current amp search
Jc5  
Wireworld Series 10
@fthompson251  That may just be the best way to go with the Gold. Thanks  
Wireworld Series 10
I would almost consider the Silver Eclipse 8 perfect but just needs a bit more bottom end and bloom, do the series 10 address this or do I need to step up to the next level? Everything else about them can be mesmerizing at times and don't want to ... 
Marantz SACD 30N
30n is an outstanding player! @hoodjem Have you tried using filter 2 , if not give it a shot to see if the sound is to your liking.  
Coda vs Parasound
Jc5 gets my vote!  
Musical Fidelity M8s Pre
Yes indeed! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the M8s pre. I've had it for about 3yrs and its not going anywhere.          
After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
JC5 indeed!  
??? Full Loom vs Mix ???
Mix for sure a few good reasons stated above.  
Placing Instrument Separation of Large Ensembles in Recordings
Treat your room if it's not and don't forget the ceiling, then change what needs to be changed from that point of reference.