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mcintosh mcd-1100 vs ayon cd5s, audio aero cpdplay
I own the MCD-500 and can tell you that the Prestige was initially on my list, but an audition disclosed that this player (the Prestige) may sound soft and glamourous...but it does not sound like real music.Can't speak to the CD-5...but I chose th... 
Heed Quasar or Jasmine Audio phono stage?
After bidding on an Audiomat 1.5 and losing out I ordered the Jasmine LP2.0 MKII, only to have the seller of the Audiomat come back and offer it to me.So I bought the Audiomat and decided that the Jasmine would go up for sale shortly after I playe... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Harbeth M40 on 4 post Sound Anchor stands. 
Mcintosh MCD-500 vs Esoteric X-05
I own the Mac MCD-500, I purchased it after spending time with the X-05 and the Ayre, and I also auditioned the Audio Research CD7.The MCD-500, in my opinion, has more flesh to it, it's more "real" sounding then the other players.I should also inc... 
CD players - Luxman vs. Esoteric?
Hi Toronto416,I don't know how much this will help but...I spent a year auditioning every one box player I could either get into my own home or could spend some serious time listening to in store.The X-05 found it's way onto a short list that incl... 
Older PURE CLASS-A Amplifiers
Luxman M-05. 105 watts per channel of the absolute most beautiful Class A power that can be found anywhere. 
Classe DR-6 vs DR-6R difference ?
Bck when Armin worked for Classe and was the guy you spoke to on all matters when you called I asked the same question...the answer was that they were and are the same pre, no differences. 
Luxman M-600A
audiofilth...I like that!! 
Class A amplifiers - which are considered the best
Please see...http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1270148947&&&/Luxman-M-600A...sums it up for me! 
Luxman M-600A
OK Audiofeil...how does 31 years of experience sound.I'm the very proud owner of a Luxman M-05...for the third time. I keep returning to this amp. I recently had a Luxman M800a in my home to try out with my Harbeth M40's, loved the amp, it's sonic... 
Turntable/Arm/Cart for Classic Rock; $1500 budget
Either a Technics SL1200 (1210) or a Luxman PD-121 w/ Ortofon 3009 II. Mount a Shure V15 IV or V with a SAS stylus and you my friend are ready to ROCK! 
Mcintosh 501 monoblocks vs. 402
It's been a very long time since I heard anyone descibe Mac amps as "slow"...but to each their own.There are many folks out there enjoying Mac gear with Maggies, and while I do like the Pass amplifiers, I would pair up some Classe monoblocks with ... 
classe 301 vs sim w5
I previously owned the W-5, thought it was a good amp, but not overly musical...the type of amp that MUST have a tube pre to be enjoyable.The 301 was in my home for a solid month at one point, a very musical amp with tons of power and punch.The 30... 
Trading Dynaudio Contour s5.4's for ???
Monitor Audio PL300's.I seriously considered the 5.4's, looked at the Dali's as well, in fact I listened to everything I could including Totem Wind's, Harbeth M40.1's and Spendor SP100's.....ended up buying and loving the MA PL300's.If you can get... 
Infinity Kappa 9 and McIntosh MC402 combo ?
Go for the MC501 monoblocks right out of the gate and you'll have nothing to worry about...ever!!