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ARC VT100 M1 vs. CJ premere 11A
I compared a Audio research classic 150 witha conrad johnson 11a. The classic 150 had better bass,a wider and deeper soundstage. The cj had moredetail. I called audio research and they said the vt100 is a better sounding amp than the classic 150.  
Best Cd player 1000.00 range used as transport ?
I just replaced my theta data basic II with a cheapsony DVD player used as a transport. The SONY presents more detail, wider soundstage and more pronounced bass. Laserswear out over time. I would not recommend buying anold transport. 
What pre amp to use for Cary 805?
I am using a conrad johnson prem 16 version 1with cary 805 c and proac 2.5 speakers.very nice sound 
Has anyone upgraded CJ 15 to Mk II?
I have done the upgrade. The upgrade is a new hospitalgrade power cord, new tubes and a few other partsreplaced. I cant tell you about the sound inprovementsince my system had been out of service for a while(tube rolling gone bad). 
Which DAC? Levinson, Theta, Sonic Frontiers
I have both a Theta GEN Va and Mark Levinson 36S.They have very different presentations. The Gen Va high spot lights the the high frequency sounds. The ML 36S is more balanced anddoes not high light the high frequencies. 
Preamp upgrade ARC LS5, SF Line 3, others?
I replaced my LS2B with a contrad johnson premier 14.The CJ presented more detail with a warm sound