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I am close...I just want to get a good cd player but can't decide if I should buy a high end DAC with a changer or go with a good single disc unit. HDCD is a must. Opinions and advise are always welcome.

Once that's done, new speakers are in order, and then way in the future a better amp. A reciever to get back into HT is near, but in all honesty, who cares? Ht is like bubble gum; good for a few minutes, then bland.
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    • Sonic Frontiers Line 1 SE
    I like it
    • Anthem AMP-2
    200wx 2, integrated, hybrid, 40 lbs
    • Sony SCD-222es
    CD/SACD Changer.
    • Green Mountain Audio Europa Max
    2 way monitor.
    • Monster AVS2000
    Voltage Stabalizer. Sweet piece, but front display is best turn off, otherwise its too big and bright. A real distraction. Power the 5100, preamp and amp
    • Monster 5100
    Line Conditioner for TV and front end gear only.
    • Bel Canto Design Dac 2
    Upsampling DAC
    • Marantz DV12S1
    Very nice DVD-V/DVD-A Player
    • Cardas Golden Cross
    RCAs from pre to amp
    • Cardas Golden Power
    Have other PCs from Acoustic Zen, and Virtual Dynamics
    • REL Acoustics Strata mkIII
    Nice Sub
    • Cardas Golden Reference
    RCA from DAC to pre
    • Marantz SR8500
    Receiver for home theater; using ht pass-thru on SF pre amp
    • Kimber Kable Monocle XL
    8 gauge speaker wire. Its new to me so I'm learnig the ins and outs of it, but so far I like it.

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Hi:

I noticed you have both a HTS5100 and an AVS2000. I just purchased an AVS2000 (already owned the HTS5100) and am trying to decide which equipment to connect to which device (not enough outlets on the 5100 to connect all my equipment). How have you done it and are you relatively happy with it?

Thanks.
John

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