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Wilson Watt Puppy, which version?
Wilson 5.1 can sound terrific. Easy job to switch out the interconnect between the crossover and Puppy enclosure which can produce a much cleaner lower midrange.One warning: Wilson international dealer support can be terrible. I've been trying for... 
Cable Upgrades DCS Verdi,Purcell, Elgar, Verona
Thanks for that info. I might make a start with the 1394 cables although i can't find much available from the usual cable suppliers. 
Krell KPS-20i Drive replace
You have to search for a replacement CDM9Pro Philips drive which is long obsolete. They can be found but not easily.Could be worse; the Krell KPS35s uses a superb JVC drive which is totally impossible to find now. Turns it into an expensive paperw... 
Polk Audio XM Radio Reciever A Winner
I like it. Sound quality using external DAC is good. I use the DAC in my Krell CD player and the sound is dynamic and detailed with good soundstaging. Compared to FM, I'd say much better than the Revox 760 tuner I have been using but that's not a ... 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Go down to the cellar and get a bottle of Cheval Blanc '82, or if it's late, perhaps a Warre '63 Port. For a Mozart opera, perhaps a d'yquem with a plate of tropical fruit. In fact I think I'll just open a bottle right now! 
What time do you wear?
IWC daVinci perpetiual calender chronograph. Worn it every day for 15 years. Only problem is need stronger variofocals to read all the dials! 
The Best Inexpensive Wines Available Now
My favourite inexpensive wine is "Chateau Musar" from the Lebanon. The 1995 is just about all gone now and the 1996 is widely available. 1995 is fuller bodied but 1996 is still delightful. Cost in the UK around £10-£12 per bottle, maybe cheaper in... 
looking for best isolation platform for CD player
Try the SAP Relaxa magnetic levitation platform from Italy. The player is suspended on air by magnets and the effect is very good. I use the Relaxa with my Sony SCD-1 and my Krell KRS20t cd players 
Who R U?
Hi, I'm David, 58, living by the sea in Wales, UK. Married with grown up kids (one an investment banker, the other a pro rugby player in France). I work as advisor to a number of high technology companies and look after investors interests in high... 
Any Suggestions?
What about Nirvana SL speaker cables? I thought they sounded pretty good for the price. I haven't tried the Audience speaker cables but I found their interconnects disappointing 
Review: Pass Labs X-350 Amplifier
Excellent review. I bought an X350 to drive my Wilson 5.1 speakers and loved it. Upgraded to the X1000 monoblocks which were even better. The Pass power amps are really something! 
Cardas Golden Ref or Acoustic Zen Silver Mkx? ICs?
Nirvana SX also worked very well between SACD and preamp, although not as good as AZ between pre and power. The Nirvana digital cable is also excellent in my system - much better than Nordost Silver Shadow 
Cardas Golden Ref or Acoustic Zen Silver Mkx? ICs?
I use the AZ silver which work well for me. I've just been evaluating the Audience cables and I found them closed in and uninteresting, even after burn in. What am I missing? 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Sorry about this. Mercedes S600, BMW 750, Ferrari 348 and I have Maybach 62 on order.