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Help with DAC Going nuts
Tvad, the Modwright is way above my budget of less that 1K. Elevick, I was considering the Musiland and won't rule it out. Thanks for the responses thus far. 
Is it wrong?
I well remember discovering the "Music From The Hearts of Space" program on the radio late one night long long ago. I was hooked. For a while I collected some of the stuff that I liked. I'm OK, you're OK. 
Replacement for Nordost Cables in my system?
I second the ASI liveline recommendation. 
Who are these crazy people?
I wonder what speakers they're using. 
Melody Gardot - My one and only thrill
I too am a big fan. She has that 'IT' factor that separates the great from the very good. Some of the songs on this cd are the most sensual and lovely love songs I've ever heard. Ms. Gardot came back from a very serious auto accident. A big part o... 
Gerry Rafferty dies
Chadnliz, we could debate that topic ad nauseum. Denial is part of the 'disease'. Denial is the thing that so often prevents an addict from getting help. Addict or not, we all have flaws. The addiction becomes the central principal in one's life. ... 
Gerry Rafferty dies
Not that long ago people would not speak openly of cancer. Alcoholism is a medical disease not a character flaw. I've read nothing in the press, British or otherwise that I would consider disrespectful to Mr. Rafferty. 
Most soulful female vocalist
Janis Joplin had a hugh soulful voice. 
$3500 to spend on a tube preamp....ideas?
You owe it to yourself to audition the Doge 8 pre amp from Pacific Valve out of Chicago. There's a 30 day return option. Go to http://www.high-endaudio.com/RC-Preamplifiers.html#ClB for useful information about this unit. Caveat: needs to be heard... 
Find the weak link to help me spend $800 or so
Different/better speaker cables. Sorry, I couldn't help myself. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
If the speaker is classy in it's appearance some people (women) will notice. I love fine furniture and for me a speaker should look like a piece of fine furniture/art. If I don't like the looks of it I won't concider it, no matter how good it soun... 
What speaker for being close to rear wall?
Totem, more specifically in corners. 
Alternative to Synergistic Research Hologram A
Thanks Tvad. The disease has been latent for a while. I'm now feeling it acutely. There ain't no cure. 
Alternative to Synergistic Research Hologram A
Tvad, no, I don't regret having sold thre PAD cords. I've not tried the Shunyata. 
Alternative to Synergistic Research Hologram A
Tvad I used PAD Rev C cords previously.