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So far it sounds excellent but would like to hear opinions, especially weak links. I am thinking about replacing the Arcam with a Macintosh MA6900. What do you think?
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    • Proceed CDD
    Very good sounding transport but too fancy drawer mechanism (as far as reliability is concerned)
    • Musical Fidelity A324 DAC
    It is quite good but no AES/BU and only single ended analog RCA
    • Arcam A-32
    This integrated amp keeps surprising me as I go. Good bang for the buck.
    • B&W Signature 805
    Very natural sounding. Outstanding detail and bass for the type. A definite improvement over a Nautilus 805. Get the stands.
    • Nordost Red Dawn
    Impressive detail and smoothness. Blows the Blue Heavens.
    • Monster HTS 3500
    Blacks are more black after this
    • B&W N805 Stands
    Pricey but worth it
    • Aurios Aurios Model 2
    I despised them as rubbish but they do work.
    • Kimber Illuminations D-60
    Excellent digital IC. Compared to the more expensive Madrigal M2 is almost there.

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Gustavog, how do you compare the S805s highs to the N805s in terms of brightness? I recall the N805s being quite bright and unforgiving even with neutral components behind them and good recordings. Are the S805s less bright than the N805s, or the same? BTW, don't know how your Monster HTS3500 behaves, but the HTS2000 I once had is not even close to the PS Audio Ultimate Outlet I've got now. The Monster conditioner restricted dynamics when I plugged Pass Labs X-150 into it, just wanted to let you know.

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