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Revelation Audio Labs cables comparison
Yes, it tooks at least 4 weeks to get the speaker cables. The Neotech 02525, silver cable, sonically sounds very close to the RAL. However the RAL is a tad better in detail, not much though. I replace my entire system with RAL cables, XLRs, powers... 
Mini Monitors under $500 used
In order to have a great sound, the floor speakers are the way to go. Believe me, I have heard and tested a lot of floor speakers and I would highly recommend Polk Audio RTiA9 without hesitation and without breaking the bank. This model is very we... 
Best Canadian Made Whiskey
Crown Royal Extra Rare. Other whiskey that is not Canadian made and it is much smoother than CR extra rare is the Johnnie Walker King George. Comparing price with CR extra rare, the Green or Gold label is still taste much much better and smoother.... 
Amp for Revel Ultima Studio 2s
Best with Mark levinson 
Revel Salon2 vs Wilson Sasha
I have listened to both and I like the Salon2 much better because it has a better sound stage. One can distinquish high/mid/low on the Salon2. For me, there is not thing unique aout Sasha, IMHO. I found B&W 800D or within 800 series are sound ... 
PreAmp for anthem P2 -paradigm S8
I own the avm40 and I am very please with it. Very nice on vocal, sweet, nice and warm. It actually sounds better than Mark Levinson preamp that I had. 
XLR for WADIA 860
Thanks for the advise. Hopefully I can find some use one. 
Is it worth upgrading fr McIntosh MC402 to MC501?
I would spend the cash on upgrade the CD instead. Esoteric or Wadia and upgrade the cables. Personally, I would get the Wadia because it has preamp build in. 
Best Cables for around $500
Mogami Gold 2534. They use this in recording studio. I bought 2534 from Amazon and compare with a much more expensive 1K cables such as Audioquest, and Revel. I am please with the way it sounds for under $70. Because the wire gauge is small you ha... 
The Physics of Electricity
You are paying for some one that come up with an idea to make the cable sounds or conducts better. In instant, better material, insulation, thickness of the calbe, keeping electron flowing straight...and the list go on and on... 
Best CD player under $25000.
Wadia 381i see the rating on http://www.excelia-hifi.cz/top.html and go buy some and test them for yourself. As long you are happy with it that is all matter. 
Best solid state headphone amp under $1000
Denon AH D700AKG 701or 702 best value and sound see rating at http://www.excelia-hifi.cz/top.html 
Are New Sony SCD XA5400es Players Still Available?
"You don't always get sonic improvements by spending more money". I agree with Mrtennis in this statement. Each company price their products differently whatever the reason is, may be their brand is more popular or well known..etc. Company A is ap... 
Are New Sony SCD XA5400es Players Still Available?
You can get the Esoteric DV-50 on Audiogon around $1500, use. That is how much I paid for my on Audiogon. 
Are New Sony SCD XA5400es Players Still Available?
I sold my XA5400es and got the Esoteric DV-50. It sounds so much better.