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Best 5 engineered rock albums?
genesis - selling england by the poundsteely dan - Aja or Two Against Naturejeff buckley - graceLiz Phair - White Chocolatespaceggpeter gabriel - so 
Burning question regarding upgrading paths
ViggenI wasn't bashing your system at allJust suggesting that the EVS upgrade will blow your mind,I did the same thing from Cal and Cal is heads and shoulders above most of the rest.The EVS ugly. If you are looking at the website that picture is v... 
Audio Research...
the silver looks tackythe black fits in better in my opinionthe black seems more common, what I generally see in the storesI have a black D200 and LS 2 MKIItom 
Burning question regarding upgrading paths
viggennice systemyour upgrade path is clear to me(I just recently took the dac plunge and am working on the pre next)upgrade the Cal sigma to an EVS Millenium II$1050 - much warmer, smoother, and better imaging and seperation of instruments. I rec... 
Help, HUM from California Audio Labs Icon MK2
I have an Icon and have never had hum problems with itcheck your grounds and connections 
DACs - New vs. Old
slingshotI have an Icon and I've auditioned many of the expensive older dacs (sonic frontiers, Audio Research Dac3, Cal products). NOne of them hold a candle to the EVS Millenium II dac made by Ric ShultzDo a search here on EVS or Millenium to see... 
Theta data basic II transport?
how does theta compare to a Cal delta??? 
good tabletop radio
what about the old Proton (NAD) "The Radio"that was bi-amped and with Shotz tuning 
Bookshelf Speakers For 350 Or Less?? new & used
PhilI agree with SugarbrieI have a pair of the B&W 302's in my office setupthey are great and have gotten justly rewarded high marks and awards. I have hooked these up to my high end system for kicks and they really do have alot to offer, only... 
traveling need audio stores in NYC to audition
thanks guysas for live concerts I live in New Orleans,so I am always dripping with good live musicalthough NYC has alot going onany online websites for NYC club/concert listings?village voice?I'll be there Nov 19-23thanksTom 
Five amps that you want to try at home?
audio research vk100carybatjoulehovland 
Top 5 cd recordings of all time?
steely dan Katy Lied, Royal Scam, AjaHogwood Academy Ancient Music Handel piecesMiles 60's QUintet boxset 
What is your vote for best bookshelf speaker ?
best bargain bok shelfB&W 302's they are incredible for the priceHook it up to your high end system for kicksI have a pair in the office setupTom 
How could surround sound be used in an audiophile system?
subaruguru gave the essence of what I was going to sayA well setup two channel setup is much superior to the compromises of HT. I have a pair of Von Schweikert Vortex Screens that just disappear in my room with soundstage well behind and outside t... 
Bi-wire speaker cable for B&W Matrix 3's
I own a pair of B&W MAtrix 2's in my bedroom setupThey sound nice with Harmonic Technology Pro 9's or 11's.