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Recommendations for 5k upgrade
I would definately upgrade your PC's. Sell off the Vishnu's and replace your stock cords. Lots to choose from but do check out some other products. Search Triode Wire Labs here and elsewhere for information/reviews. I'm a big fan. Pete offers mone... 
Best DAC for MacMini Under $1000
There's a used db Audio Labs Tranquility USB DAC for sale here now. No, I'm not the seller but it would be great bang for buck. 
Does anyone still miss the old Audiogon format?
Ahhh, remember the good ol' days when there were no comission charges?! 
CD repair in the San Francisco Bay Area
TryTrue SoundNick Gowan136 Kennedy AvenueCampbell, CA 95008 Tel 408/370-7578http://www.tsound.com/If he doesn't repair digital he'll refer you. 
HELP w Esoteric K-01
Go to the source. Call 323-726-0303 to speak with an Esoteric customer service representative. 
Power cord recommendation for DAC
I would also add Triode Wire Labs to your list of possibilities. There's a review out there and many comments here on Audiogon. Pete of Triode Wire offers a money back audition period. Great bang for buck cords! 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Many of Lori McKenna's (poetry of) song fit the description. Go listen to "Lorraine". 
Beautiful Vocals...
Jennifer Warnes, Margot Timmens, Melody Gardot 
Bookshelf speaker ideas....
This may or may not be helpful. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-20099395-47/the-audiophiliacs-top-10-speakers-from-$40-to-$400/ 
Music that everyone else loves but you just don't
Jimi Hendrix and any similar guitar style. It's like torture. 
WHAT RECORDINGS MAKE YOUR SYSTEM SHINE?
Jennifer Warnes-"The Well"Allison Krause and US- anythingNickle Creek-"Nickle Creek"Mumford and Sons-"Sigh No More"Patricia BarberMelody Gardot- "My One and Only Thrill" To name a few 
Best songs played by non-author artists...
Antony Hegarty of Antony and the Johnsons covers "If it be Your Will" by Leonard Cohen. Talk about pathos. His interpretation will leave you speechless. It's on a live concert album featuring multiple artists performing excellent takes on Cohen's ... 
Sablon Audio Cables
I have 2 Ubers on my conditioner, 2 Gran Corona and 2 pair of Panatela IC's.I plan to upgrade the Panatela's to the newer impoved versions. I can't say enough about the Sablonline. Mark has his products for audition in the US. Contact him and put ... 
new Triode Wire Labs rave review at StereoTimes
I upgraded 3 of my 8's. They trounced the originals. I can't rave enough about Pete's cords. Auditionable and affordable. That's what I call a worthy business model.Thank you Pete! 
Paul Grzybek Tube Audio Design Passing
Paul's pre amp was my first foray into separates. It was a very affordable and nice sounding piece. Customer service was top notch. Very sad news.