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What happened to Jonathan Scull?
From what I understand, J-10 has gone to work for Monster Cable. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
1. Daily - 2001 Volvo S-40 Weekends - 1979 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith II2. Volvo S-80 BMW M-3 1921 - 1926 Rolls-Royce Springfield Siver Ghost3. 1913 - 1915 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Tourer 1973 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Spyder 2002 Ferrari 360 Spyder 2002 B... 
Mark Levinson in Lexus?
FYI, Harmon-Kardon and Madrigal are both part of the Harmon Group. Therefore, it is quite possible that H-K makes the system for Madrigal. 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
Vintage automobiles (particularly Rolls-Royce and Bently) and photography 
What does "B-Stock" mean?
The term also applies to units that were used at shows such as CES or units that were lent to reviewers. There are nothing wrong with these units other than they have been used. They carry a full factory warranty. 
former BAT vk200 owners-what did you move up to?
I have not owned a VK-200 but I did own a VK-500 for four years. I moved up to Pass Labs Aleph 1.2 monoblocks becaue of the more natural sounding midrange. 
Krell vs Levinson vs Pass vs Rowland
The Pass XA amplifiers are not a viable alternative for Jadis because they will not fall in his budget. Per his post, he is looking to spend approximately $3,000 to $3,500 for an amplifier. There will be only two models of the XA series made. The ... 
The Absolute Sound Review of Sony SCD-XA777ES ???
For a listing of the components used by Tony Cordesman, refer to page 123. They are at the end of the Dynaudio Evidence Temptation Loudspeaker review. 
Jeff Rowland 8Ti still available?
Rdr4b, your comment confused me. So I called Pass Labs once again to confirm my previous conversation with them. Once again I was told that there are no plans to discontinue the X-series amps. The XA-200 introduced at the show is an esoteric amp t... 
Jeff Rowland 8Ti still available?
Per my conversations with Pass last week, there are no plans to discontinue the X-series. The x-series continue to be a viable amplifier for those who need high current amps with lots of power. 
Preamp Showdown: BAT or Sonic Frontiers?
I have extensive experience with both the VK-5i and the VK-50se and they do not have soggy bass. Must have been a problem somewhere else in the system. 
Clearaudio Master Reference vs. Basis Debut V ??
Why not a CMR with a Graham arm? 
What time do you wear?
I currently have two watches. A 1978 vintge Rolex Sea Dweller and a Raymond Weil dress watch that I bought 10 years ago while the Rolex was being overhauled. I am currently lusting after a Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in rose gold. I received th... 
Stable Platter Transports
The Wadia 830 is not a dedicated transport even though it could be used that way. It is really not needed with the Theatremaster. 
Original Packaging, you gotta have it.
A senior person at UPS told me a box loses 50% of its effectivness every time it is shipped. That is why is easy for them to claim improper packaging if the boxes aren't brand new.