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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, looks like a great system. I have read your previous post regarding monitor speaker choices of many models with your decision being N805 (which I also own). On this system post, you show S805. I'm interested in your decision to change (one I'm also considering). What impressed you? Did you listen to the other brands (Revel, Dynaudio, etc.) and still choose B&W any way, etc. Thanks.

mijknarf