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Tube Friendly High End "Big" speakers
The JBLs are also discounted heavily. Just do some digging around and see. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
What do you guys think of the TEAC UD-501 DSD DAC? Thanks. 
Neotech cables
Nice! Those must sound very good indeed! My dealer is getting the cables direct from Neotech. So they will be terminated by them with their connectors. I inquired about the NES-3001, and my dealer prefers the NES-3002! :D 
Neotech cables
I'm looking at the NES-3002 speaker cable (with bananas) and NEI-3001 interconnects (balanced xlr) I would get the silver cables (those must be unbelievable) but the copper is all I can afford.Is this a good match, or no? 
Tube Friendly High End "Big" speakers
Tannoy: Canterburys or bigger.JBL Synthesis: Everest DD67000 or DD66000 
Tube Friendly High End "Big" speakers
I would go with Tannoy Prestige or alternatively JBL Synthesis. 
Parasound A21 vs Bryston 4bsst 2
Ok, that's interesting. I'll make a note of it. :D 
Parasound A21 vs Bryston 4bsst 2
Zormi, yes I read that review about the Bryston amps. I can't say whether it's right or wrong, because my experience with Bryston far outweighs that of Parasound. Anyway, Bryston is definitely not the best in sound. They are what they are, and tha... 
Parasound A21 vs Bryston 4bsst 2
Zkzpb8, thanks for your thorough explanation. Much appreciated. There's both pros and cons in subjective and objective testing. I have no problem with how anyone feels about Bryston anymore. I used to get upset about it, but life's too short... 
If she isn't into the gear, is she into the music?
Lose anyone who gives you any hassle initially, will only get worse.End of story.Agreed! :D 
Stylus cleaner
The best is Audio Technica AT-637.You got that right. :D 
WHAT IS GOING ON WITH VPI ??
Sounds pretty bad all the way around. 
My Parasound A21 review and VS Emotiva XPA
I'm happy to see someone willing to tell the truth about Emotiva; that it's a mid fi brand. Nothing more, nothing less.Enjoy your Parasound... 
Parasound A21 vs Bryston 4bsst 2
Let me see if I got this right; the Parasound is flat out better than the Bryston, and the Bryston is only good for the warranty but not sound quality? 
Parasound A21 vs Bryston 4bsst 2
I'd recommend against a preamp with an integrated DAC. While I understand the convenience factor, digital technology is advancing at a blinding rate. It's the one area of my system that I expect to be obsolete quicker than any other. Being tied to...