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I can't decide vr4jr's or Acoustic Zen Adagios?
How many watts are the Adagios rated for? 
How come DAC and Cable dont mix?
Dishnetwork outputs PCM via toslink. I just upgraded to the Dish 622 HD box and it gives me a choice of Dolby feeds or exclusive PCM. Yes, my better DAC is an improvement in sound quality. 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
Very nice review. 
Anyone noticed HT better with DVR?
I have been feeding the digital PCM from my Dishnetwork receivers through my Audio Aero Capitole CD player for a few years now. The upsampling is a big help. 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Anybody wanting a really fantastic amp should get the McIntosh 2102. As a stand alone amp it beats just ablut any other i have listened to.This amp, in all honesty, would be the last system component I would part with. 
avoiding component purchase mistakes: part 1
So, I am waiting to buy a real good sub-woofer when I finish the re-model, I own electrostats with in one room with my Kef(British) 405 referance speakers in my living room, my plasma is NEC which I have used countless gadgets to 'fine-tune' it an... 
Insurance for audiophiles
As Tvad also said: photo and receipts kept in another location are real smart in the event of a fire. 
HiDef DVD vs. High End Legacy
Get the HD player in either format. Both will still play regular DVDs. 
Opinions on Wireworld and Acoustic Zen digital
I use AZ and I am very happy with it. 
Insurance for audiophiles
This should be covered with your homeowner's polict or your renter's policy. Check with your agent. 
MIT's not good for tube components?
I just downloaded the Purist brochure. Web site opposite in quality to the MIT. Drew, I am personally a real big fan of accoustic zen. I also like the audioquest toslink cable. Check out all three web sites. With any of the above you will find lot... 
MIT's not good for tube components?
I keep seeing these great reviews of MIT Cables. I finally(!) found their website www.mitcables.com and again found myself frustrated.I couldn't get through all of the prompts to get myself introduced to them. Bummer of a web page. 
tube question
I have seen the tube substitution handbook from the above link. Interesting read. 
Has this ever happened to you? ----Long
"There;s no place like home...There's no place like home...there's no place like home...."Dorothy 
avoiding component purchase mistakes: part 1
I am Married, I am blessed with a disfunctional family and an idiot boss at work. Viridian still got it right.....psychobabblebabblebabblebabble...