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Decision between Zu Definition OR VS DB99
The Zu Definitions require a larger room than as used at RMAF in Denver in order for the drivers to integrate and allow enough breathing room for the woofers, so comments about the sound there should be discounted.Bornie, many may not be aware of ... 
Accepting International Payments Just Got Harder..
Fmpnd, great advice! Hope all is well with you! I strongly recommend wire transfers, having been through this with large overseas sales. A $25 or so fee should be expected if you are the recipient.Brian 
Anyone going to CES/THE?
I will be there through the show, making the rounds and hope to see many of you there. Sound Lab will be demonstrating a new model, the M-1PX full range electrostatic loudspeakers, in Room 1302 of the Alexis Park. Parasound, Kimber Kable, and Gran... 
Record Cleaning Machines
Robm321, you're right, all record cleaning machines suck. But some have a higher level of suck than others, and some like to whine about it. :-)Brian 
amp and pre for Soundlab M-1's
Oops, my bad and I apologize. I did mention one brand. I'll go stand in the corner now. 
Marantz SA-1 holding up well agains next gen.?
Steve (711smilin), spare me and everyone else the insults. I can explain and refute much of what you said but not here. 
amp and pre for Soundlab M-1's
Gee, 711smilin, why the crude remarks, especially since I was polite to you at your house, the fact that enough equipment has been in and out of your system in the past couple of years without sufficient time to break in and enough to make anyone'... 
amp and pre for Soundlab M-1's
Tubes108, are you thinking of the setup Jim Aud used a few years ago at the show? It sounded good, but unfortunately the amps clipped without too much provocation. Good power supplies help, however power and dB are related logarithmically, so the ... 
Parasound JC-1 vs. Pass 250.5
Rapier21, one of my customers owned XA160s for a little while before changing to something else. The XA160 is quite different from the other amplifiers in their line, and in fact each model can sound different from the others as some reviews have ... 
Marantz SA-1 holding up well agains next gen.?
Steve, I get a toothache just thinking about having 40 digital sources over the course of 2 years. How can one get a grip on anything when changing that often? Most people who want the best feel it's better to start with something that's killer an... 
amp and pre for Soundlab M-1's
A CTC Blowtorch or an Atma-Sphere MP-1 Mk.III would be a great choice. I know of a couple of the former that are available.Brian 
What kind of outlet wall plate do yo use?
Geez guys, I'm with Albert - why not spend a few bucks and try a few instead of dismissing them out of hand? But unlike him I don't find metal to necessarily be a bad thing; it all depends upon what it is and how it's made. There are other outlet ... 
custom built rack's.
Parallel discussion thread in this forum:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?ymisc&1134536046&read&3&4& 
Can the Vendetta be updated?
Now is not the best time to ask John to update one, as he has to finish several CTC Blowtorch preamps that Bob Crump wasn't able to before his untimely death. I suggest waiting at least a few months. 
Decision between Zu Definition OR VS DB99
Gregm, your post is based upon speculation, not having heard the Zu Definitions (which you graciously admit). Unfortunately it contains some errors.Nealhood, Zu offers a 60 day money back guarantee and in fact insists that you keep the speakers fo...