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Clearaudio Concept Recommended Phono Stages
At the $1500 price point, I would consider the Vaccumstate JLTI and Pass XOno.Both belong to the very best phonostages IMO and hold their own against some more expensive ones (Aesthetix Rhea, Canofer S, EAR, ASR). 
Most stylish CD player .
Original Rega Planet - classic... 
Why are modern arms so ugly?
I don't know, but I would prefer the looks of the Triplanar to the DaVinci Grandezza - gold and wood reminds me too much of 1970s stationwagons... 
Thanks R.E.M.
I started relatively late when R.E.M. gained popularity in Europe with Green, Out of Time and Automatic. Looking back I still enjoy Out of Time and Automatic most, the first because it is so different, experimental, and lighthearted and just somew... 
Advice on first MC cartridge
I prefer the Lyra (Delos, Argo) to the Dynavector XX-2. Compared to the Lyras the Dyna is slightly veiled and dos not come close to the life, dynamics, and resolution of the Lyras. Not that impressed with the Dyna 20-x at all either. 
DeVore Orangutan O/96
Dirtbag - I would not be too worried about the power to drive the O/96. The Montille does works well into much less efficient speakers.I think you will gain a lot more by also considering moving up the Shindo amplifier line - a Haut Brion or Corte... 
Subwoofer Differences and Choice
I would take two F112s over a single F113. More even bass response in room, possibility of stereo placement. Also rumor has it that JL employees prefer two F112s as well. 
Need a DAC recommendation
What about the new Apogee Duet 2? 
The ignorance of SACD & DVD-A marketing idiots....
There is a lot of thinking that Blue_ray will be next: 2 and 3 certainly apply while prices on discs are coming down.The main issue is that streaming and internet downloads of Movies will also become more the norm just as it has for high-rez music... 
Totem Forest, Devore super8 or Spendor A6
WowFor that kind of doe you could have a Pair of Vandersteen Wood Quatto 2s with powered stereo Bass amps included, 22 point room compensation Phase and time aligned performance Made in USA with trick drivers and great looking to boot.And that is ... 
Totem Forest, Devore super8 or Spendor A6
I have used the Devore Super 8 in two different places -1) In the first place the bass on Devores was flat down to 35Hz. With a slight emphasis in the 50-100Hz region the bass was great and dynamic in that room (13 x 18 ft with 9ft ceiling). 2) Th... 
Verity Audio Amadis Owners, Listener Impressions?
Rgbyhkr - any impressions on the Amadis? 
Can any preamps for $2-3k touch Auregies-L?
One suggestion - get the MM version this time ;)The phonostage in the Aurieges paired with a nice step-up like the A23 may surprise you. 
I got the USB DAC per everyone's sugguestion BUT..
I think the Wired 4 Sound DAC 2 is probably the least expensive USB based DAC that can handle higher than 14/48.The Apogee Duet 2 can handle 24/96 at less than half the price of the Wyred. 
DeVore Orangutan O/96
Cfluxa, two questions: Do you remember which Verity you were comparing to and which Shindo amps were used?