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What time do you wear?
Excellent piece Arthur! I have owned a GMT II, though not the C; I really like the newer C!!!!! 
Sonus Faber Guarneri vs Guarneri Memento
Just an outside viewer of this thread, but Elviukai, please enlighten us to as how you know this for fact. As you say, we can't simply trust everything we read. 
wadia & iPod, anybody happy with it?
I heard from a dealer at CES that Wadia sounds real bad and has some issuesNo experience here. My results says otherwise. There a number of reviews out there as well if the OP does some looking. 
wadia & iPod, anybody happy with it?
The remote for the 170 is poor but not unusable, I use it daily. The new 171 is supposed to have a better remote.Your second question, no, not with the 170. 
wadia & iPod, anybody happy with it?
I switched to the iPod and Wadia combo 2 years ago and I have been very pleased in doing so; I wouldn't want to go back to a CDP again. I compared extensively to my Meridian G08 before I sold the G08. Just be sure to purchase a DAC that does a gre... 
Top Luxman integrated - 509u or 590Aii?
It seems this is a common dilemma with those interested in the Luxman integrated amps, whether it be the 509/590 or the 505/550, few have heard both. I purchased the 590A II back in January and like you I am very pleased. Between the 509 and 590, ... 
Best speakers for about $3500
If you are willing to go with a less known speaker, look into speakers from Nate's Audio, by Nathan Field. He had two sets of speakers at AKFest this year and both were phenomenal. His model F26TL lists for $2500 and were fabulous. 
Mcintosh Integrated design question...
I found it rare to get a complete or detailed response from Chuck or Ron, so I wish you better success than I had in the past. 
What time do you wear?
Very cool Goldenroad. 
Should I buy the B&W 804d's or 805d's
800 Diamond: $24,000/pair802 Diamond: $15,000/pair803 Diamond: $10,000/ pair804 Diamond: $7,500/pair805 Diamond: $5,000/pair 
What time do you wear?
If they are, they are in a different league! 
What time do you wear?
I was torn between yours and mine; ultimately I prefered the blue numbers, hands, etc. I didn't think I'd like the blue strap but I do, very much. I agree, beautiful design! 
What time do you wear?
I also have that IWC Pubul57; what color is yours? Mine is the blue strap. 
B&W and the Indianapolis 500
I didn't know Z-Line did A/V furniture, didn't really know what they did; they sponsor in the Nationwide Series of NASCAR as well. 
B&W and the Indianapolis 500
It was Bowers and Wilkins as I first noticed the sponsorship during driver into's, where I saw the B&W letters and a (kevlar) speaker driver on their driver uniforms...then I did a quick google search.