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Best redbook player for under $1000
Consonance CD-120 Linear. 
Best undiscovered speakers on the market today ?
Decware Radial 1.5. There is so much this speaker does right. For the first month or so I thought I had made a mistake in gettting these. They take awhile to loosen up and break in. After going to the VTV show in Arcadia, I was surprised at how al... 
Sinatra question
Try 'Live in Paris', whatever disc that has 'From the Wee Small Hours' on it, 'Duets', and maybe "live at the Sands'. I heard 'Live From Paris' and the song, "From the Wee Small Hours" on the radio a few days ago and finally became a fan of his. I... 
What should be on my short list...
Consonance CD-120 Linear. This is well under your limit but not to be overlooked. True 16 bit, non-oversampling/upsampling, no op-amps or digital filters, etc. I've had mine for a week now and am quite impressed. 
Review: Quantum Resonance Technology Symphony Tweak
Ozzy:I don't get that with mine when I diconnect it. Maybe it's system dependent or maybe it's due to the constraints of my listening room. It's small (10 1/2' x 15') and I'm 7' from the speakers (near field) which are about 10' apart. What I did ... 
Review: Quantum Resonance Technology Symphony Tweak
It's nice to know I haven't lost my mind or my hearing. I'll admit that the statements made are beyond my ken but my ears appreciate it most keenly.Thanks for the responses. 
Review: Quantum Resonance Technology Symphony Tweak
Bgrazman:I respect your background and knowledge and your inclination to doubt this but.... All I can say is I've taken it out and re-inserted it and the results are the same. Also, I'm told that they are actively looking for licensing agreements ... 
Best Tweaks.....
Here's my two cents worth:Quantum Symphony noise suppression/EMF stabilizerHerbie's Grungebuster2 CD mat, Tenderfeet, Bigfooter & Halo rings for tubesMapleshade Silclear-on every contact you have, including tube pinsHospital grade cryo'd outlets 
looking for best speakers to match with small 25w
You might want to consider the decware 1.5s. I'm breaking in a pair right now and they are a most beguiling speaker. Airy, articulate as hell, and downright spooky with the right recording. Not the last word in bass but what it does have is pretty... 
Need advice on a passive subwoofer
No, I wasn't planning on adding a crossover and/or amp: as I stated in my initial post, I'm new to this and need advice and appreciate all the input I can get. I don't know where this will lead or how I'll end up implementing the sub. My goal is a... 
Need advice on a passive subwoofer
Warnerwh:Thanks for understanding my question and for the advice. I'll check out the sites you mentioned. 
Need advice on a passive subwoofer
On the advice of someone who knows my setup (a TAD Cayin TA-30 tube integrated), using a passive isn't that complicated at all: "first connect to 0 & 4, then connect the high driver '-' to the 4 tap, '+' to the 8 tap (double stuffing the 4 tap... 
Review: Brickwall PW8R15AUD AC filter
I, too, live in an apartment and therefore share all the nasties inherent in this lifestyle. Also, there's a microwave transmitter/repeater down the block from me that affects just about everything (I should have gone to that public meeting...). A... 
Mullard New ReissueTubes???
Hey Btstrg: I'm new to things tubed but I got a matched quad set from Marsh Amps ( I couldn't get ahold of anyone over at New Sensor on the phone) for $94 with shipping (New Sensor is cheaper still). Compared to the Valve Arts that came with my TA... 
On the fence with the Consonance CD-120
Thanks for the feedback. My tube integrated should tame it quite nicely.