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Help with a preamp upgrade
Hi Eben,Coming from a c-j fan I would say the PV-10AL that you currently own is just a entry level h-fi piece. Music starts to happen when you get into the c-j 17LS2 pre (or higher up in the c-j line like ACT2). Keep your amp but think about getti... 
300B or 845?
My guilty pleasure would be trying a Cary 805 Anniversary which uses 300B & 845/211 tubes!Good Luck!*>) 
Arcam FMJ CD33 vs Cary 306/200
Try a used Linn Ikemi!Good Luck*>) 
My Meridian G08 doesnt as good as i thought ...
BTW I have heard other people saying the 588 mids are organic but has soft bass. Measurements shows response of 588 flat down to 20hz. It could be a system synergy thing!I fall else fails try a Linn Ikemi!Good Luck!*>) 
Setting up Quad 988 right
There is a good review of how to set up the 988 on Audioreview.com written by Audiogon member "Jordi".Good Luck!*>) 
DK Design Group X-Dream - wow
If this is to be one of the best speakers in the world I would like to see some measurements to back up the reviewer's claim. 
Help me choose new digital player
I don't know how much you want to spend but the Linn Unidisk 1.1 is fantastic with redbook and SACD!Good Luck!*>) 
Looking for the king of mini monitors under $1500
Spendor S3/5 
Speakers cables for Electrostats....
Try Cardas Golden Cross or Goldem Ref.Gives a lttle richness/body & kick in the midbass which benefits panel speakers.Good Luck!*>) 
Sacd/dvd-a, The Hype Is Dead, For Me At Least...
Don't quote me on this but I read somewhere that Sony has admitted that SACD has a fundamental flaw in the recording process. Here's the kicker, they have adopted a new scheme (forgot what's its called maybe digital experts can help here) which is... 
B&W 802D vs Wilson WATT Puppy
Hi Dgad,I did not know the Wilson speaker grilles were suppose to be left on. All reviews never mentioned this. Some have even ordered the speakers without the surrounding velcro. I'll check with WAS.BTW I like the look of the Sophia & WP!*>) 
B&W 802D vs Wilson WATT Puppy
Hi Jay,Thanks for your additional comments! I'm defintely listeniing to the Sophia/WP 7.BTW I've already crossed the 802D, Andra II off my list cause its too tall for nearfield listening.Happy Listening!*>) 
What's the best CD and/or multiplayer today
If you don't have many multi-format discs then just stick with the Spectral for system synergy. If multi-format then I second the Linn Unidisk 1.1. Highly musical!Good Luck!*>) 
Rogue 66 Magnum vs. CJ Premier 17 LS
Hi Greh,I agree with the above responses. The 17LS/LS2 is fabulous pre that lets the music through!Also try to listen to a Linn Ikemi cd player also musical! Good Luck!*>) 
Best solid state pre-amp below US $ 10.000,00 ??
Chuck you took the words right out of my mouth!*>)