rute1

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Best upgrade for the money ?
You must have a good revieling component or overall system like cdp, pre amp, amp, or int. amp and speaker first! Think of it as your reff. you can't blame someting else... in this case I'll take a l@@K @ speaker! I'm not blame on polk speaker but... 
Add a DAC or buy a new CD player?
You should wait until digital war is over, if you can't wait to improve you system till then you should try some good 24/96 dac like MSB latest version or the more exp like Bel Canto or just go ahead get those DVD player. That's just my op. 
amp for B &W 801
First amp to give it an auditon is Aragon 2/8008 or 2/8008BB run bi-amp?!? If not good enough for your 801 and the rest of your system try something more exp like krell KAS then Levinson'll come to rescue. Rute. 
Sonus Concerto
nobody will help? I'll help, come have some scotch we'll discuss this topic 
Inexpensive CD Transport
I used the Acurus ACD-11 as transport, great CDT for money also cheapest in used market around $350 you'll get it like new, Rega CDP also good for money. Good luck. 
Bass Cable-Copper or Silver?
UMMMMM.....I agree with Sean, Sam, and Bob!! cable design is much more important. Same design? silver or copper is up to your system and you and your vallet. 
Good CD transport < $500
Would you consider acurus acd-11! I used to own one, it did so fine for transport section. some say its dac s*-k but we doesn't need that part right? Air suspension, alu feet, look great, build like tank,coax out.... I used it many years no problem 
best 6DJ8 tube?
thanks you all for great advise!!!! 
Integrated Amps vs. Separates.
I really believe that the separates sound better at similiar price, the integrated are design for ease to use and cost like 1 box to 2 box, cables and.....if you compare the sound 1 box will not get the job done right! for example I would say the ... 
Audio Research LS-1 vs Anthem Pre 2L
I agree with A2z, with the ls-2 it more like a match!! save a bid more so you'll enjoy the sound that you want! (but ls-2 still a hybird design) 
Audio Research LS-1 vs Anthem Pre 2L
I think you got to give the new product an audition, give it a chance I think Pre-2L(all tube) will beat the LS1(hybird)!, not far for the sound but for the way that the pre-2L is easy to use and deal with home theater and remote If the price are ...