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Bel Canto Pre3 vs Musical Fidelity A308CR
I prefer the tube sound in my system, particularly since I added NOS CBS/Hytron tubes in the Candela. I am making some major changes next week so my answer my change. 
Anyone ever hear Meyer Sound X-10 speakers?
At $20,000 each the X-10's are a little out of my budget right now but from what I have been able to read they are worth it. The HD-1's are about $4000 each. The frequency response specs from the Meyer website says they do 32hz-22khz. 
Anyone ever hear Meyer Sound X-10 speakers?
Spirtualized,Does your friend use a sub(s) with the HD-1's? What else are they paired with?Thanks. 
NHT T-6 speaker placement
Thanks Bob, that was really helpful. The subwoofer paper was good too. 
NHT T-6 speaker placement
because of constraints with the structure itself, I ended up with placement just behind the listening couch on the sidewalls. It seems to work pretty well. 
Anyone ever hear Meyer Sound X-10 speakers?
No, I don't think it was ad copy. It came from this article:http://www.modernhometheater.com/howto/powered_speakers/main2.shtmlSorry, I should have posted the link before. 
Bel Canto Pre3 vs Musical Fidelity A308CR
I went with the Pre 3 because I figured the DAC in my 5910 is pretty good. I am so happy with the sound no I have not been on audiogon for several weeks! I did order a tube pre from Odyssey that I am going to A-B-A with the Pre3 though. I'll repor... 
Bel Canto Pre3 vs Musical Fidelity A308CR
Well, I have had a chance to do some listinging to the combo and have upgraded cables to balanced AZ Ref. Silver. Sound is good but again, this is the only two channel pre I have used in this system. 
Bel Canto Pre3 vs Musical Fidelity A308CR
I have Ref1000's and have a Pre3 arriving on Tuesday. I'll let you know how they sound but don't have a Musical Fidelity to A-B-A with. 
inexpensive cd player as gift
Sorry for the multiple posts but I meant to write Denon 1920 NOT 2910 (too much $) 
inexpensive cd player as gift
Please add one to my possible list:NAD C521BEE 
inexpensive cd player as gift
Flye,I just checked your website and it looks like you have listened to and/or been inside most of these units! The Oppo is best? 
inexpensive cd player as gift
I should probably add that he is pretty zealous about keeping music and tv seperate so the video part of the equation is not really an issue. 
Xmas gift suggestions
The scale is a good idea...I'll look next time I am over there. 
Xmas gift suggestions
Thanks for the suggestions. I know he has a nice record cleaner, I'll look into the dust cover (I don't know if he has one or not) and I know he purchased some power cords and interconnects recently but I'm not sure where he is at in that departme...