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K2 HDCD Recordings
Dtc is correct. I have 2 of those CDs that I also bought from Music Direct and neither of those light up my HDCD light. They are still good quality CDs so I'm not going to bad mouth them. If your looking for HDCD's try Reference Recordings dot com... 
Speaker cable suggestion
I have a pr of Nordost Red Dawn LS (2M) between my Conrad-Johnson LP66S and Legacy Studio HD. They work for me and I have enjoyed them since day one. While they are ribbon speaker cables, don't let their appearance fool you into thinking they are ... 
Update on my Rega or Marantz ??'s
Congrats on that amp purchase. I haven't given Marantz any thought for a long time until I read last yrs Absolute Sounds review of the SA-8004 SACD player. I saved & saved a long time for it. I've had it a week now and it's got a killer sound.... 
Need help on an all rounder speaker under $5000
I myself think the Legacy Audio Studio HD is a great value. I've been to the factory in Springfield Illinois and met with the owner. He ships overseas all the time. They are $1400 a pair. It's a very sensitive speaker running at 4 ohms and 93 dB. ... 
Preamp Recommendation For My System
I have a C-J ET3 myself & I pair it w/ a C-J LP66S amp. It's a great combo if I must say. My speakers are the Legacy Studio HD's. I know this set up I have can be better. I'm tweaking it as my budget allows. I'm hoping to acquire a SACD player... 
Center Channel for Gershman Acoustics Spector
My recommendation is the Legacy Cinema HD. It retails for $1100. 
Center Channel for Gershman Acoustics Spector
I've always owned Legacy center ch spkrs. My 1st one was the Monologue back in 96, then I stepped up to the Silver Screen. But that was one big spkr & I bi-amp'd it w/ a pr of Marantz MA-700 mono-blocks. But that was over kill for my place. I ... 
Best DAC under 2k US ?
I've been most impressed by my Channel Islands VDA-2. For sure opt for the VAC-1 power supply. That leaves you with plenty of cash left over so that you can buy some decent cables as well. And it's Made in the USA as well. My second recommendation...