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How much does your system retail for?
A bit over $ 14,000. It feels like so much more though! 
Totem Forests vs Hawks...which is superior?
Well, I had this same dilemma. I listened to both on my same equipment for hours and hours. Cost being no object (or only a very slight object), I wanted to get the most pleasing sound to my ears. I was downspending from previously sold speakers s... 
the best music dvd video??
I second Diana Krall "Live in Paris". Very good. Also, Phill Collins "the final farewell tour". Awesome. I would be remiss if I didn't say Joe Satriani "Live in Sanfransisco". Amazing guitar. 
Usher Be 718 or Kitty Kat Revelators?
Kitty Kat Revelators look like they were built from Parts Express prebuilt cabinets. Not that their sound won't be good as I haven't heard them. I have however, heard lots of monitors in my day including the Be-718's and I have to say the 718's ar... 
Designer Hall of Fame
John Curl. The Parasound JC-2, JC-1's, CTC Blowtorch Pre, and Vendetta Phonostage define his accomplishments. All World Class to World Beating products. 
Parasound P/LD-2000
I just couldn't help but want to jump into an old argument. I've got a JC-2 nah, na, na na, na! It's awesome as well as sexy. I couldn't help but be entertained with this thread though.For anybody still reading this, go to www.parasound.com, click... 
What equipment or event thrust you into the hobby?
I always played with whatever stereo stuff we had laying around the house as a kid, an old turntable and such. But it wasn't until I heard my brother in laws system in my teens, with some monoblock amps that looked like legos he was working on, an... 
Personal speaker evolution
Hmm, let me see if I can remember...Pioneer 3-way towers that came with the "stereo" $CheapSony 5" Two-way bookshelves $50 New!B+W DM-301's $350 NewLegacy Audio Studio bookshelves $1500 NewLegacy Audio Signature III's $4600 NewHome Made 6.5" Books... 
Power or Integr. amp recommendations for Revel F30
You probably have your solution by now, but if not get the Parasound A21. It's got tons of "juice". I upgraded from the A23 myself, and it is a whole new beast. It really makes any speaker I connect to it sing. I've got some pretty inefficient spe... 
The best CD Player for the money
Music Hall CD 25.2 is unbeatable for $599. I've got one, up on spikes, with an aftermarket power cord and it sounds fantastic. 
Best single-malt Scotch...
I like Glenlivet 12 year. I know a bit plain, but I'm only 30, I haven't even heard of many of the other ones that are mentioned. Also, for a decent bargain J+B 6 year does the trick. Most often it's just a canadian whisky on the rocks. 
WAF - Wife Acceptance Factor
I had a girlfriend. I bought a new preamp, and some cables for my system, which she didn't seem to approve of. Then when I sold my speakers, she said "you're probably just going to buy more audio equipment now!", with disdain. Of course if I didn'... 
Bellari VP129 thoughts/experiences?
I use them in systems with no issues. The manual even talks about how to correct any noise problems, but I haven't had any so it wasn't needed. I think they sound great, and you can't quibble about the price. Certainly the cheapest audiophile comp... 
What cartridges are good fits for the Bellari 129
I wouldn't say it's overpriced. It's practically the cheapest phono stage with a tube you can buy, and certainly the cheapest Stereophile class B rated phono stage. It does sound good with high output cartraiges. Fit n' finish could be better, but... 
What speakers can b considered as world reference?
>And get real, the Wave Radio is much more accurate than those $4.00 cubes and your hoity toity high end garbage speakers.Ahhh lol. That's a good one. The $500 alarm clock Bose makes sounds good compared to $20 Kmart alarm clocks, I will give y...