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B&W CDM 1 SE or CDM 1 NT
Main difference is in the tweeter as pointed out by Audimiata. The CDM 1NT's tweeter carried down from the Nautilus line is more refined and open so I would say the 1NT is overall a better speaker. 
Focus Audio FS688 vs FS68se
Hi Garry,May I know what other speakers have you listened to apart from the Focus Audio FS68 Signature? Does the Focus Audio sound more like a Proac, Dynaudio or Sonus Faber? Does the Focus Audio have the speed and excellent imaging of the Proac T... 
Rega Saturn. Is it really a giant killer?
Timoteo, that is quite a surprising evaluation you have done for the Rega Saturn. The last words I would use on the Saturn would be anything but thin and almost clinical. If you want a more dynamic and involving sound, you might want to scratch Pr... 
CD Player Under $1.5k With Vinyl Sound
Velocityofhue, I have not heard of Natalie Merchant but have checked her out. Great voice and talent that reminds me of Sarah Mclachlan. Thanks for the recommendation. 
ATC SCM 11 Vs SCM 19...Need immediate suggestion
9-11-09: PaniWell, I am also considering the ATC SCM-40 now.Are they too big for a room size of 13.5 X 13.5 ft ??You can fit an elephant in there. Just joking. Yes you can fit the SCM40 in that space. If you have the budget it is definitely worthw... 
Sony Playstation 1 for a CD player ???
Just out of curiosity, will Playstation2 cut it? 
CD Player Under $1.5k With Vinyl Sound
Thanks for all suggestions. I will look into all of them, including the Sony Playstation. Ekobesky, I know you are not kidding as I have a friend who once owned players costing well above $5k that has now developed a new hobby of collecting exclus... 
upgrade path from Dynaudio 52SE
It is a toss-up between the Rotel amps and the Dynaudio speakers. 07-03-09: Miner42After a lengthy listen last night I really don't kow what I could do to improve - I was very pleased with results.If that is the case I would suggest that you stay ... 
Odyssey Stratos vs KAV Krell 300i
I owned the KAV-300i. Used with warm speakers it can be a gem but matched with more neutral and revealing speakers sound can get pretty analytical, raw, unrefined and bright. I don't have experience with Odyssey amps. 
Tight accurate midfield monitor pair suggestions
Ditto klipschfan's suggestion. PMC's are used for mastering in studios. Neutral and accurate speakers in comparison to smeared/expansive/lush midrange of the B&W 805S. 
Speaker cables from Asia
I once did consider getting a pair of Van den Hul Magnum hybrid speaker cable from Ebay since the price was quite cheap. After pondering for some time I ditched the idea as I didn't want to end up disappointed. Most audio stores in Ebay selling ch... 
Rega P3-24 & P5 owners..........
Good to hear the TT PSU has made a significant difference with your P3-24 and thanks for sharing. One will be coming my way soon, right after I add more records into my collection. Enjoy~ 
B&W Speakers
I can fall on either side of camps as both have valid points. Having owned 2 pairs of B&W monitors before(lived with a pair for 9 years) I can vouch for their quality and sonic performance. It is a very personal thing when it comes to developi... 
How many sets of speaker cable?
Just to be sure, does your Marantz amp has a selectable "speaker A" and "speaker B" option? For integrated amps that have two sets of speaker terminals, usually they are meant for hooking up two pairs of speakers that are to be used in different r... 
Rega P5 Upgrade:TTPSU,Platter Or Subplatter?
Thanks Eldon. Later when I go for the P7 and attempt to modify it someone will say go for the P9. It is unfortunate the P5 comes with the plastic subplatter which was a bit of a compromise compared to the P7 and P9. Most likely I'll just get the T...