If money were no object, what would be in your rig

Lrsky, yes I have one. I know how you feel as I had the Exemplar moded Shanling, which was excellent. The Exemplar/Oppo takes a long time to reach its best. I also had the Denon 5910, the 2900, and the 3910. John is a brilliant guy.

Proper room size and treatments + Duke's Dream Makers + Atma-Sphere S-30 Mk 3.1 and MP-1 Mk. 3.1, both with all upgrades + excellent power regenerator(s) + hire Duke to set it all up properly. Never had the pleasure of hearing this gear but it always reads wonderful to me. And besides, when $$ is no object we upper crust types can afford to be whimsical.

Jessica Biel!!!

Would she be your headphones? Seriously good bass! Super tweeters! Thin midrange, but that's good in this case!

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Audio Research Reference Anniversary Preamplifier

Audio Research Reference 610T monoblocs

Genesis 1.2 speakers

Audio Research CD-8

Logitech Transporter with Modwright mods

Audio Research DAC-8

TW Acustic Raven AC turntable

Sansui TU-X1 tuner
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