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CD player suggestions...
Oppo 103, if you can find one.  
What is Your End Game System?
Whatever system I have on the day of my end.  
Distortion using OPPO 103 w Streaming and CD's, but not with DVD playback
@phil0618 "CD playback acting up big time..." Try turning unit off, unplugging from wall, wait one minute. Re-plug, turn back on. See if that takes care of problem. I've had the 103 for about 10 years now. Best results have been to leave unit o... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The J Geils Band  
Considering Towers in the $3000 range
+2 for the 7Gs  
How far and wide? NSMT speaker placement
Equilateral triangle with speaker faces aimed at the listening chair is usually a good starting point.  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Erasure  
Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers
Thanks to all for the suggestions!  
Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers
Thanks so much to all for the suggestions thus far! I am going to have plenty of homework to do...  
Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers
@jriggy It sounds wonderful! I am not familiar with that brand but will definitely look into it. I should have mentioned the amp needs to be comfortable driving 2 ohm loads. Is that something the Wells Audio amp can do?  
Amp(s) to drive B&W 803 D3 speakers
PS-  Budget is $15k  
How do you break in a preamp
@rodman99999 HAHAHAHA!!!  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Thomas Dolby  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Donald Fagen  
Choosing new speakers after 20 years
@arcticdeth  @jmphotography  I have experienced the same thing as arcticdeth with a variety of speakers over the years. Unless you have super-efficient horns lots of watts are your best friend when listening at realistic (85-95 dB) peak levels, ...