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Help me decide – Revel or Focal
Yep, at CES they were with Levinson equipment since Harman uses all of their stuff except for turntable and cables. Plus, they were way out from the back wall. 
Help me decide – Revel or Focal
Well, I said a "bit" lean, not very much so. This was compared at CES with some top end JBLs. So, that's my take. I can't really say if the Focals are fuller sounding or not. 
Need Advice on a Low End CD Player Giant Killer
Ok, thanks! :) 
Best Preamp under 10K
McCormack strikes me as a "sleeper" product. Not too much fanfare about them, but they deliver the goods. 
Need Advice on a Low End CD Player Giant Killer
I bet it does! For any particular dac, or? 
Need Advice on a Low End CD Player Giant Killer
Onkyo DX-7555. Look it up. 
Thoughts on Krell FPB series? 600 in particular.
I just heard that driving some Avalon's - it's a different sound to the old Krells at least the FPB cast series. It is smoother on the top and more open sounding and resolving with slightly more body but it doesn't have the bass slam. There is mor... 
Help me decide – Revel or Focal
Tough choice imo. Focal is great but overpriced here in the US. It's half the price in France and Europe. If the dealer won't give you a healthy discount on the Focals, then focus on the Revels. Unless you really, really like the sound of the Foca... 
Thoughts on Krell FPB series? 600 in particular.
It was good for its time, but now we got the $12k Dan D'Agostino Master Power Classic Stereo amp. It should outperform the old Krells, at least most of them. We'll see what happens. 
Best Preamp under 10K
For better or worse; one of the Bryston preamps. All 3 are under $10k. 
Las Vegas
Our 24th Meeting and 2nd Anniversary: http://lasvegasaudioclub.blogspot.com/2015/08/our-24th-meeting-and-2nd-year.html 
MM cartridges
Goldrings are excellent, Schubert. 
Best Pass Labs Amp with B&W 800 Diamonds?
Wouldn't the 1000.5 be the best? 
Simaudio versus Accuphase?
You're in for a treat! 
MM cartridges
AT-150MLX all the way. But, don't count out Goldring, Ortofon, and Nagaoka.