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    • Marantz dv-7600
    The DV-7600 plays CD, SACD, DVD-Audio and DVD-Video. This player is the best-sounding universal disc player for under a grand. Whether you listen to 2 channel stereo or Multi-Channel Surround Sound, the DV-7600 has you covered. Marantz has included all the audiophile touches, like their proprietary HDAM Analog Output Stages for all channels, a double-layered bottom chassis, a thoroughly isolated transport, upgraded audiophile DAC chipsets, Marantz “Pure Direct” mode for audio-only playback, bass management for both SACD and DVD-Audio and a detachable power cord. This player is an excellent CD player and SACD and DVD-A playback are icing on the cake
    • Cayin a-88t
    ...What struck me right away was the Cayin's immediacy - a lifelike quality that was nearly like the sound of a single-ended-triode (SET) amp. (The Mac MC-275 is like that, too)...There was another similarity between the A-88T and the MC-275: ballsy bass. The Cayin's bass was exceptionally well controlled and extended for a tube amp. When a tube amp gets bass right, it gets it very right - ripe, rich, full-bodied. The Cayin did. I do like tight bottom ends...This amp was silent. There was very little background noise, either - a bugaboo with some tube amps (and solid-state models, too). For $1889-$1995, the Cayin A-88T's price, design, build quality, and sound are exemplary...it looks beautiful, and it looks beautifully built.
    • Focal Profile 908
    The Profile spirit shines in the appearance of the 908: advanced technologies, innovation at all levels, but also beauty in the curves and compact size. Musical and aesthetic, the Profile 908 expresses a great
    • Strightwire Cable Maestro
    Maestro II, the reference coated copper cable, opens the door to unsurpassed resolution. Supermicroporus Foam Teflon insulation exhibits extraordinary bass tonality with effortless dynamics. Level 4 research and technology abound in this highly evolved, award-winning design. Interfaces highly neutral components synergistically. Available in twin symmetrical coaxial version, BMI specifically designed for balanced use. XLR (balanced termination available)
    • Straightwire Cable Maestro
    Maestro II, with Supermicroporus Foam Teflon insulation in a Symmetrical Coaxial design, paints one of the most expansive, precisely defined soundstages available. Ideal for ultra pure systems which require critical resolution, Maestro II leaves no detail to chance. A recommended classic.
    • SHUNYATA VENOM
    The latest addition to Shunyata's award winning line-up of power cords, theVenommay be inexpensive, but this is no budget cable. Made from 12 gauge high-grade copper conductors, cryogenically treated with 100% coverage aluminum foil shield for EMI/RFI rejection and custom manufactured connectors this extremely flexible, great sounding power cord will give you a taste of what Shunyata
    • Pass Labs int250

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Hi Mike, thanks for your kind remarks on my 3-piece guarneri system. that speaker is the cornerstone of my listening and I am also relatively new to audio. I have been told it will apparently open up with 10k worth of electronics, which I have not yet had the chance (will!?) to invest. I'm glad you also share my approach on simplicity. I find too many systems, IMHO, emphasize getting the latest, newest, greatest, which distracts from pure listening. My preference: great CDP, great integrated Amp, great pair of monitors.

That is funny about "all out assault" (!) usually the only systems in that category have $250+k of gear :)

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