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Pass Labs X-10 Or Ayre K-1XE
I see that you got the XP20. We're you able to compare the k1xe vs xp10? I'm in the same boat and deciding between xp10 and xp20. 
What is the Sony SCD-XA777ES?
The XA777ES is a multichannel SACD player that will replace the SCD-777ES. It is also front loading instead of top-loading. 
Audio Hype!!
I agree with the previous posts. You know the drill--read a raving review on a piece of equipment, then go search different web sites for user reviews to (hopefully) confirm the positive remarks on the equipment, then go find one used on audiogon ... 
Best Preamp under $5k??
Corfedboy--I suppose the price of inflection is really relative. For the 95% of the audiophiles, perhaps $5k is the price/performance value point. Of course I cannot speak for others, this is just my observation with no hard data to prove. With my... 
what's the most vital cable in a system?
I agree with Ehider that the system is only as good as the weakest link. However, with all the components in a system being comparable, I would say that the cables closest to the source is the most important, then from preamp to amp, then the spea... 
Buyer Beware!
To share my story and some lessons learned, a few months ago I purchased an ARC 100.2 from an individual at an excellent price ($1300). Normally I would opt for COD, but since it was such a good deal I talked to the guy on the phone and agreed to ... 
Are there more tirekickers now vs. then?
Well this actually goes both ways, a few weeks ago I made a deal with this guy on a piece of ARC equipment (after a few emails of haggling). The next day I checked my email and found two emails from him--one from the night before asking me to repl...