lincolnl

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CD transport recommendations
I've got an EAD T1000 (Pioneer stable platter) and have always loved it. It plays every redbook cd I can put in it. ST optical out and coax digital out. I recently put it away since getting a squeezebox touch so...It's for sale. 8/10 shape and rem... 
Which companies deserve a star for Christmas
Ryan Tew at Red Dragon Audio is awsome. Albert VonSchweikert is also great and Patrick Butler at Vienna Acoustics is on my list of good folks. All three were helpfull and great to talk to. 
Minor keys are like spice and alcohol?
I am quite moved just reading your post. No, really. 
Whats the tubiest sounding preap?
I have a CJ PV-8 in black with all caps replaced with Auricaps. It sounds pretty tubie especially with the Telefunkens. Wicked phono section too. Oh yea, its for sale. 
50/60 hz conversion
Since you mentioned that you just moved FROM Europe, wouldnt you want to keep your table 60Hz. I just recently swaped a 50Hz crystal on a Linn Valhalla ps for a 60Hz and it cost me about $3.00. If your ps has a crystal, perhaps you could do this a... 
SACD Player Hates CDR's
Dont have any SACD's to trade but shoot me a price on your Miles disk and maybe we can both be happy. 
Woofer damage from new Star Wars THX DVD?
Sean, you said it perfectly. What the hell has become of High End? Smoke and mirrors man, Smoke and mirrors!! 
ButtKickers. Experience Anyone?
I have heard the are much like the Clark Tactile Transducers and add a whole new THUMP to home theater. Sounds like you have an extra amp to power them so the decision is an obvious one!!!! Im sure the store you purchase them from will give a refu... 
Any small monitors that dont sound thin and bright
Just listened to the new Von Schweikert VR 1's yesterday and WOW. Not even broken in yet and had my jaw dropping. Keep checking the website for a release date. 
Best Speaker Cable Connectors
The best speaker connector is NONE! Bare wire. Everything else is pretty much audio jewelry. Your just adding more crap to the signal to run through. 
Best hi-fi salon 'round
Almas HiFi in Royal Oak Michigan. 
Diana Krall
Sounds to me like your gonna have to belly up and buy it. This comment is based of course on the fact that your the only one with your ears. Right? 
How Important is the receiver vs separates in HT?
The biggest mistake you could possibly make is not trusting youre own ears. Dude.... Make a decision on what makes you happy. If youre so reliant on others opinions as far as making a purchase, I have some cheese in the fridge that I think sounds ... 
Are new Rush remasters better?
Agreed. Although it still brakes down to one thing. YOU! 
McIntosh, Bryston, Proceed or krell
Sure, I have a comment. What sounds best to you? Youre the only one with your ears arent you?