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ESOTERIC, WADIA -- How do they really sound?
"Greed is good"Gordon GeckoWall Street 
How close preamp and CD player
>>CD players and D/A converters put out a large electromechical field, mostly in a vertical manner, that can interact with other components<<If the cd player (or transport or d/a) is well engineered and built, which includes proper shi... 
Esoteric P70 D70 vs X-01 Limited
I'm quite sure the posters who characterize Esoteric products as "cool" or "mechanical" or "clinical" have little or no experience with them. Most likely just repeating the opinion of a friend, incompetent reviewer, or hearing the player for let's... 
Stylus For Gauge - Do I really need one?
>>Higher end cartridges are more responsive to getting the VTF right and they tend to be of medium to low compliance.<<No. That is not correct. There are many "higher end" cartridges of medium to high compliance i.e. 15+ that require p... 
Thoughts on adding a Super tweeter .
>>the problem with most stereo systems is that they are unbalanced with too much energy in the upper mid/lower treble region.<<That's an incredible generalization. On what study or data is that based? Thanks in advance. 
Stylus For Gauge - Do I really need one?
The gauge recognizes only stylus force; it cannot distinguish cartrige compliance. 
Anyone else evolve beyond tubes?
Buy what pleases you. It doesn't matter what anyone else believes. 
Stylus For Gauge - Do I really need one?
What does a high compliance cartridge have anything to do with the Shure's accuracy? 
Little red gun next to turntable.
It's an audio phaser. You can contact the Enterprise and change the tracks on your cd player simultaneously. 
Tubes and Rock and Roll, Can they go together?
>>Its a shame that most classic rock music was recorded so poorly<<Most is a poor choice of words IMO. "Some" is more appropriate. I have a substantial collection which began in 1959 and can easily disprove your statement. 
Length of Stones concerts?
>>If the Stones concert starts at 7PM, how late would it likely last?<<Totally dependent on Keith Richards.:-))))) 
Tyler Linbrook Sig System, Short review
Bartok,Criticism is not a bad thing. However, to do so based on reviews, specifications, heresay, websites, etc. without actually hearing the product is a disservice to many folks here. I think you'd be astounded at how many components are purchas... 
MMF-5 vs. VPI HW-19 Jr - old school or new age?
Strictly based on dollars, the MM-5 is a much better value. I agree with Bob however; save some money and make a serious upgrade if you are really into analog. The 19jr is a marginal step up for you. 
Best $200 speaker cables for overall performance?
Look for a used pair of Alpha Core Goertz MI-2. 
Tyler Linbrook Sig System, Short review
Bartok, this is your statement:"btw i see a competitor speaker up on audiogon listed today. $14,500. Still does not offer what the LSS does"You do not indicate anything regarding value, how they differ in sound, what the LSS does that the VSA does...