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Teo XLR
Joncourage: Yes, some retailers offer home trials, much as I have done with Klinerm. Please feel free to contact me for info.Brian773-809-4434 
Azimuth observations and importance
Lloydc: Probably not. I use foil tape when necessary. 
Your jaw dropping cables
Musicallyinclined, it was said tongue in cheek. They are expensive: a 2m pair of Standard are $16k, while a 2m pair of ParaHelios (Reference) are $28k. Longer lengths are a lot more. One of my customers had this to say:"Well, I knew it was a mista... 
Has anyone had any luck in contacting Dale Pitcher
Yes, I spoke with him recently. You are welcome to email me for his contact info.Brian@ 
Your jaw dropping cables
Hornguys, regarding your point #2, actually the Teo Audio Standard Mk II balanced interconnects are $4200 for 1m and $11,000 for 3m respectively. Jawdropping for sure, but don't want to exaggerate :) The RCA single ended versions are less, and the... 
Are High End Audio Products Unreliable?
I agree with Ebm. Infant mortality is one thing, long term unreliability is another entirely. I'm pleased to hear any early problems you experienced have been resolved to your satisfaction, with a good local dealer to help. The bottom line, though... 
Do your speakers have enough "freshness"
If your speakers aren't fresh look for some described as 'minty'. 
asymmetric apodizing filter
One source of information on the topic is Technical Paper 3. HD Audio: 'Ringing' why it is undesirable and how to address it on the AMR website.Dealer disclosure. 
Rowland Model 7 s -- what are they worth?
$3500 or so 
Parasound Halo A21 - Power conditioner?
I recommend against using any kind of line conditioner on an amplifier, including the A 21. If you are concerned about surges and lightning strikes, unplug it when not in use.Parasound Halo dealer. 
Anyone in Cincinnati, OH?
How would you know, Bombay? Cincinnati is a neat town. I've met Tom and a couple of the other locals, and they're good guys. 
AKFest, who's going?
Does anyone know the attendance figures? 
The best digital IC, period.
You're a riot, Shabby, a regular riot!He'll be here all week, folks! Be sure to tip your server, and try the veal! 
The best digital IC, period.
Casting aspersions, Sab? Pot, meet kettle. Shills as silent partners? Wow, far out, man. 
The best digital IC, period.
Sabai, one thing I have learned from reading your posts is not to believe everything you say, one reason being that you hide behind your keyboard. I am an open book with nothing to hide. Anyone can look me up through my website and can contact any...