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If the description of the Ref 10 is accurate from the What's Best audio forum, then I would say the boulder 2010 is definitely the one to go with!  Plus, you'll always be curious, if you don't   :-)Dave 
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@ozzy - I thought the GE XLR interconnects were really good.  What improvements are you hearing with the GM XLR interconnects?Dave  
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
Agreed - calloway mentioned the GE PC, not the Matrix; hence, the reason for the comment originally. In looking  at the SS website, a 2M Signature PC goes for either $1550 or $1790 (high current version), whereas Bob's Graphene Matrix goes for $10... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
I wonder how the SS Reference PC would do vs. the Matrix PC?  At least the Matrix PC is closer to the price-point and probably a fairer comparison than the GE PC's.Dave 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
@jay23   - I sent a message to him from the website yesterday and have not heard back from him.   I don't have any expectations, since I know he is busy.  Dave 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
ron17 is right - make sure you have some help!   If I was nearby I would definitely come over and help.  Take care of that back!Dave 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
I'm confused.  It seems from your post that the Luxman had better bass/mids/highs than the Hegel, yet it's the Hegel that you say you like overall??BTW, how did these two setups compare with the 585?Dave 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
The INT-250 from Pass Labs might be another good integrated (minus the DAC).Dave 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Excited for you for both of your adventures - your 15 year old babygirl and your audio gear. Nothing wrong at all with compromises - a great time to enjoy :-)Dave 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Yeah, that was a totally random post??  I believe on this website (audiogon), once a seller accepts an offer, the ad is removed and offers can no longer be made (via audiogon).  I suppose it's possible that someone could PM the seller and make an ... 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
Thanks whitecamaross! Honestly, I would also gravitate towards that sweeter sound too.Dave 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
@whitecamaross  - thanks for sharing your comparison of .5 vs .8.  However, are you comparing XAxxx.5 with Xxxx.8?Dave 
My Long List of Amplifiers and My Personal Review of Each!
I'm sure he will answer, but I think he had the JL Gotham and then went to the Rel G1 or G2.  The Rel 212/SE looks interesting as well.Dave 
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@whitecamaross - I'm sure the xa200.5s will be nice amps - I just wish it could have been the xa200.8s instead.  Some day perhaps :-)Dave 
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I'm not sure that Oppo touted itself to be a reference redbook player, as much as reviewers and/or users were touting it.  Nevertheless, the main point, as pointed out by whitecamaross, is that it cannot compare to many dedicated cd players.  Yes,...