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cdp for proac 1 sc
Actually, chances are that the potentially slightly warm and rich sound found in most Rotel amps would compliment nicely with the potentially slightly cool sound found in most ProAc's.You might consider a used Sony 777es player for about $1200 to ... 
Best Redbook/SACD player for under $1000?
Sorry, I don't know anything about the 999es. 
Dedicated line question
You really should check out this thread for your info and the results.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1042129752&openusid&zzAnd depending on your equipment, as you will see in that thread, the results can be outstanding.-IMO 
Best Redbook/SACD player for under $1000?
You'd be hard pressed to do better than the sony dvp s9000es which can be found used for about $600. Of course you could also then send the unit to Stan Warren in Eugene, OR for a $250 upgrade that could bring sonic improvements upwards of 25% to ... 
Foolish
Peter, keep in mind that you are not done yet. You now have the dedicated lines but you still have pretty much the same AC noise going thru those lines. Except for any digital noise from your cdp which is pretty isolated now I assume.Therefore, yo... 
Maple, solid vs butcher block, vs other materials
Go out to yahoo.com and do a searvh on 'butcher block'. One of the better names is John Boos Butcher Blocks. The best maple is I believe 'end-grain' cuts. You can pick up a 24"x24"x6" for $290. or 24"x"24"x1.5" for about $110. Or anything in betwe... 
Aerial replacement for 10T ?
They already have. It's called the 20T and has been out for at least several months and was first introduced at the last CES, I believe. Production of the 10T has ceased at least several months ago.-IMO 
Foolish
Peter, glad to hear that you are so pleased. Cheapest upgrade in the world is right. Of course there's always those that will laugh and mock at such an electrical upgrade. More than likely their equipment is such that it does not matter what they ... 
Thinking about purchasing vandersteen 5's what's a
Tok20000 is correct. Very hard to find used and supposedly a great speaker.You just might see one used pair per year for sale on the used market. Last summer there was a dealer demo pair on agon for $8500. I had inquired about them for a friend.Pe... 
would this Deter you from buying used gear????
What a silly question. Of course it would deter me from buying your equipment!That's why I've engraved all of my equipment with the next owner's initials. They keep saying that we in the MidWest are more intelligent than those on either coast. I'm... 
Speakers
Tok20000, as I indicated earlier, I realize not many agree with the position I take. But, in my opinion, your argument does not necessarily do more to substantiate your position than it does to substantiate my position. Why? Because in the course ... 
Speakers
Yes, I partially agree with Tok20000. And that is one reason why you should focus on the amp first. Unless of course he is disagreeing with the addage:"An excellent amplifier can make mediocre speakers sound almost excellent. But an excellent pair... 
Speakers
Some to many will disagree with my approach below.But with what you are saying, I think perhaps the best speaker upgrade you can do for yourself is to consider purchasing a new amp first. Using your words, a super nice amp.Face it, if you know suc... 
How to dim LED light?
Bob, my wife wields an iron almost daily also. But I wouldn't let HER near my amp either.Thanks for the info, Bob. And yes, it is modified. It has a nice piece of audio-grade yellow tape over the light. If the new owner considers the light too dim... 
How to dim LED light?
No offense but not a chance, Bob. How would you explain that to the buyer when you go to sell the amplifier one day?I don't think I'd buy an amp where the owner has modified it like this. I know it's no big deal to some, but who knows what else th...