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Balanced Audio Technology (VK-56SE, VK-76SE or REX 3)
Im about a year late however I had a VK55SE and recently obtained a 76SE. I loved the 55se it always sounded very natural to me. It brought me years of great enjoyment. However, when I plugged in the 76se, whoa what a difference. It had a similar ... 
Linn Majik CD v Ayre Cx-7 v Bryston BCD-1
I've only listened to the Linn and the Bryston. I bought the Bryston. For me there was no comparison. The Bryston was dynamic and real as opposed to the linn. But you really need to listen to judge what you like. I didn't listen to the ayre. I tri... 
Sound Comparison of an Ayre CX7e vs. BAT D5
Cerrotthanks for the suggestion of Esoteric. I had not heard of it and will certainly give it a listen. I didn't realize that Esoteric was a division of Teac.When you said low end. Do you mean low end of the esoteric line? 
Sound Comparison of an Ayre CX7e vs. BAT D5
Sdrenslowthanks for the input and the advice. I wasn't aware of this information. I have heard the D5 with my setup and it sounds fantastic. I considered the Ayre for I had heard so many wonderful things about it and wanted to cover my bases befor... 
Sound Comparison of an Ayre CX7e vs. BAT D5
DlcockrumThanks for pointing this out to me. I will certainly consider this if I go the Ayre route. 
Replacement for Vandersteen 2ci
Exocet 954 and Ruffipennis What did you find to be the difference? 
Replacement for Vandersteen 2ci
Swampwalker - Being that you had Vandys what was the sound difference in going to the Merlins? 
Replacement for Vandersteen 2ci
Thanks for the suggestions. I would like to keep the price below $3000 new or used. I like the spaciousness of the Vandersteen sound. It is very open and the speakers really disappear when you listen. I also liked the way it handles voices. Very n... 
Has anyone auditioned an Arcam CD37? Or any other
Thanks for all your replies.That's a great idea to look into the DACs. It never crossed my mind.Don't know about the difference between sound of the 36 vs 37. 
Help with upgrading speaker cables
Another question: I assume performance diminishes with time with cables. Have anyone seen this happen in their system? 
Help with upgrading speaker cables
Wow, Thank you to everyone for your suggestions. I will do research on the cables mentioned and work from there. Thanks again for all your help.