New to audiophilia-looking for advice

As you can see, I am new to buying high end Equipmemt, amd wamt gemeral suggestions as to what to spend money on first, what has worked for you, etc. My current system is:

Cambridge 840A
Oppo DV-970HD
Analysis Plus Bi-oval 9
Polk LSI-9

As you can see, I cant spend much Imediately, but 1-2k (new or used) is my price range per componet. I like the Idea of(seperate transport and DAD, and a turntable, mabey VPI scout, and a music server, for unlimited access to music.)
What do you think?

True, True

True, True

Tim Lott on writing: "Writing is mainly dull, and if you've got any self-respect you'll throw most of it away. It never gets any easier, although it is less frightening."

Oh, Horrid Mis-Insertion!

Oh, Horrid Mis-Insertion!

I mentioned that I'd had some trouble getting the Shure SE310 in-ear headphones to fit comfortably, and I wanted to experiment with different nozzle sleeves. Removing the sleeves from the SE310s took more effort than I'd imagined. Not that it was <i>difficult</i> like it can be difficult to carry a 50-lb amp up three flights of stairs, but more that it was <i>tricky</i> like it can be tricky to cajole speaker cable from a tight grip in a small space. I suppose it's a good thing that the sleeves hug their nozzles with such dedication. You wouldn't want them slipping off in your ear.

Tone Controls (or the lack there of)

A topic I don't recall seeing discussed here...
Over the years I have heard so many reasons as to why "audiophile" pre-amps/integrated amps lack tone controls. (Yes, I know there are a few [MacIntosh] that have them.)
I'm sure there are a variety of reasons as to why. I have my own thoughts on the subject but would like to hear from those more informed, than myself.

I would really like to know!

Wolf Music

R. Murray Shafer's Wolf music and The Princess of the stars are audiophile delights. Make sure to check them out if you ever get a chance. Wolf music was a recording done at a nature reserve in Northern Ontario. Apparently there were B&K mics all around the lake as well as microphones in canoes ON the lake. This could've been a nightmare but the mixing & mastering of the performances are world class. I hope you get as much enjoyment out of hearing this aural treasure as I did.

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