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Phil Jones' AAD 2003; any information?
I used to have the AAD E-48s, they were incredbile for 650.00. I always wanted to try some of his stuff higher up the line but never go the chance. 
NOLA, Fritz, or used Totem Hawk - Want Drama
I don't think you can go wrong with the Fritz Carbon 7. 
Elac Loudspeakers?
For anyone going to Newport Beach, the Elac FS 247 will be featured with Burmester at the show. Just an FYI. 
i hear sim audio amps are unreliable
Xti16, fair enough on the response. The W-7 is a generation from the W-5/W-3 so it may be different. I agree with you on Burmester. I actually own the 082 Integrated amp and do not plan on making any changes for a long time. 
i hear sim audio amps are unreliable
Xti16, what Sim did you hear that was sterile and analytical? Is that the Evolution Series? I don't think the Moon series is sterile and analytical at all. I have had the W-3 for 10 years and it is one of the warmer solid state amps I have heard. 
Elac Loudspeakers?
Looks like you have some really good lineup of speakers to choose from. I have heard great things about Focus Audio. I used to own Amphion as well, the Xenons. Those were great speakers at their price point. Good luck and keep us posted. 
Elac Loudspeakers?
I was told the Black Edition is more full sounding then the standard FS 249, but I have not heard the standard FS 249 to compare so I can't say for sure. I have only heard the FS 247 Sapphire Edition from the Elac line. What amp do you have and ar... 
Elac Loudspeakers?
I moved up to the FS 249 Black Edition and have paired them with the Burmester 082 integrated amp. Sensational sounding combo. The thing is, while trading the 247s in, the dealer hooked my 247s up to the $30K Burmester MK III power amp. Those litt... 
Speakers for Bryston pre/power amp
Have you considered the Bryston speakers? I have not heard them, but I would think they would be a good match with their electronics. 
Bryston Announces NEW BDP-2 / BDA-2
The BDA-2 is fantastic, especially when paired with the BDP-2 server. I have had the PS Audio Perfect Wave II, the NAD M 51, and Mytec Dac in my system the past few months. All of them are very good but in my system i decided the BDA-2 is best for... 
"What's The Best Value Speaker In $5k-$10k Range?"
These look nice and they sound great. Cost 8 grand new. 
Experiences with NAD M51 DAC
Mesch, no I have not heard the BDA-1. Sorry. 
Experiences with NAD M51 DAC
The NAD M51 is very good for the price. However, I have found 2 others around that price range that I liked better. One is Mytek, which sounds good, but is not user friendly to me. The other is the Bryston BDA-2, has all the detail of the NAD, but... 
Best Integrated, period.
I have had the Burmester 082 in my system for over month. IMO, this is an incredible integrated and I can see why Tone Audio holds this one in such high regard. Of course i have not heard everything, but I would think the O82 as well as the 032 ha... 
DAC Impressions
Does the W4S DAC 2 have a tendency to be on the clinical or perhaps bright side?