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RE: Setting up a new 2 channel system based on available equipment

I like your choices so far. I prefer ESOTERIC SACD players to MERIDIAN
in general. Anything you can pick up in the Z or U series would serve you well. Maybe you can find a used or demo model. They come up on AUDIOGON. In fact there is an Esoteric UX-1 there now. It's an $11,00.00 player. Seller is asking for $6000.00 Item #1273368543. A lot of scratch but it is a fine universal player. There is also a Modwright and a CLASSE CDP-300 DVD/CD player as well on this auction site.
If you can score a player rated 9/10 for half the list then I think you are doing OK.
I prefer EMM Labs myself. Not because they are built in Canada but I believe Ed Meitnor to be shaping the leading edge in digital technology. He is the EMM in EMM Labs.

I have never really done a great deal of research into cabling other than noting that most are over-priced. I don't care for the lower and mid priced AUDIOQUEST. Their best loudspeaker cables are good but way too expensive as are the TRANSPARENT line and most of the other big name brands. Personally, I don't think you should have to spend more than $1000.00 on an 8 foot pair of speaker wire.
If you would like; I can arrange to send you a pair of what I use and endorse. They have a 30 day money back satisfaction guarantee so the worst case scenario is you pay shipping one way. I believe you will really like them and I find they have a great synergy with tube amplifiers.

Please contact me through my private email address above if you would like more details as I don't like use this forum to encourage sales.

So far, very good I think. Cheers.
Jon


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