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New EAR Yoshina Acute CD Player?
I believe it was being shown at CES 
Pangea Power Cables comments
I would agree that the Pangea power cords are better than stock, but I'm with Schubert and Zavato on the Cullen Crossover. I replaced all of my Pangea cords (9SE and 14SE) with the Cullen Crossovers. 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
Cymbop,New pricing was announced at RMAF. Joules went from 13k to 17k.Don 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
Ctsooner,I live in State College, PA. If you are ever in my neck of the woods you would be welcome to come and have a listen.Don 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
Cymbop,That's great to hear. The speakers are being crated and prepared for shipment. I will repost my system and impressions after things get settled in. Don 
Salk vs Daedalus Speakers
As always good advice from Al. I listened to Salk and Daedalus at RMAF last year. I specifically wanted to hear the SS8s and wanted to like them but they didn't do it for me. I much preferred the Daedalus. It was then my wife and I realized we had... 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
Petrakis_aVapor is showing my Joule Black build that will be shipped to me after the show. If you get a chance, take a listen and let me know your impressionsDon 
Custom Audiophile Speaker Builders
Yes...Vapor Audio 
Cary SLI 80 Signature Upgrade?
I couldn't agree more with Macrojack, Chareles1dad, and Roxy54. You've made some excellent choices in your equipment so now is the time to just listen to music and let everything get settled in for a while. Welcome to the club!! 
VH Audio CHeLA?
It seems as though Ryan from Vapor is consistent in his recommendation as that is the speaker cable that he suggested I use for my Vapor Joule Black. I can't comment on the sound as my speakers are at least 4 weeks from delivery. I did purchase a ... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster - Summertime fun!! 
Is Hype About Forthcoming NC400 Based Amps Worthy
Rsimms-I also have the NC400 modules in Aluminati cases and I love them.Tulz43-My NC400 amps are quite a bit better than my W4S SX500. Quieter, faster and more transparentDon 
Anyone HEARD the Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE upgrades?
I have the STP-SE with level one mods. It is matched with Aluminati Ncore NC400 mono blocks. I previously had a Doge 8 tube pre w/ Wyred SX-500. I much prefer the new combo, however I ordered the STP-SE with the mod. I have never heard the base un... 
What was your first 'hi-end' system?
Late 70's in collegeMarantz 1060 IntegratedGarrard Zero 100 Table with Shure cartLarge Advents 
Acoustic Room Treatment – any simple solutions?
Take a look at GIK Acoustics. The website is pretty informative and the folks there are very responsive to questions.