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Ayre vs Conrad Johnson
I like Ayre. I've never experimented directly with the exact combination of all three directly but I have owned all these brands at one time or another. I would think the CJ/Vandersteen combo could go a little to much to the warm side of things. I... 
Need a monitor while floorstanders in storage
Dynaudio audience 42 
Best way to hook my new iMac to my PS audio PWDAC2
Any association to the lingerie store? 
ASI Liveline...Burn-In Experience
I have had the liveline interconnect and power cord in various systems for a few years now. Initially I thought the liveline was very good better than my ref cable at the time the jaden pursang s. a few months back I bought a set of Grover huffman... 
Replacement for Maggie's?
I'm no Maggie lover I've had the 1.6 and 3.6 I found both to be very frustrating, they had good qualities but what they did wrong I just could not get over. Lack of bass is a major issue for me too just a weak sound in terms of dynamics in general... 
Integrated amp: Can it perform equal to separates?
Another option might be what was suggested. A power amp and a DAC direct to it. I have a PS Audio PW 2 and it sounds better slightly direct to amp than through my expensive preamp. I would think something like that would give you the biggest bang ... 
Best "Giant Killer" Value Cables For...
I would add Grover Huffman cables to your list. I tried a set of the interconnect and heavily preferred it to a cable at 10X it's price. He got a couple reviews that basically said the same thing, his cables compete with cables at any price. 
Revel Utopia speaker delamination
I think you mean Ultima Gem not utopia 
iPad "Remote" App for iTunes
Wait until you get good and knowing al, the ins and outs of remote for iPhone or iPad and then apple will Change it and take away all the things you liked about it. It was really important to me to be able to pull my phone out and rate music quick... 
Using the PerfectWave DAC MK II
I bought one a few months back. I was using the Bryston BDA 1 and Benchmark DAC before. The PS audio is quite noticeably better it seems like you get a lot for your money. It sounds really good direct to the amp a bit better than through the pream... 
Creek Destiny 1 & Destiny2 Any difference??
I also owned the 5350 and the destiny is better but it's only weakness is it doesn't play extremely lound with inefficient speakers like dynaudio or revel. I've had mine shut down a time or two when really cranking some music for a while and that ... 
Seeking DAC $300
For 300 you might be able to get a MHDT paradisea + that is a really nice sounding DAC that competes with much higher priced units for about 600 or so you could get a Benchmark DAC1 that is a step up and comes very close to the sound of more expen... 
Creek Destiny 1 & Destiny2 Any difference??
I own and still do the Destiny 1. It is a great amp solid build and very good sound. In my audio travels this is about what it takes to get what I consider acceptable sound. You can pair this with almost any decent speakers and a decent DAC and ge... 
why did my iphone quit working on Wadia idock?
The wadia is just sitting if you are interested ill give you a great deal on it. I have my Apple TV working now so there is no need for the wadia any longer. 
Integrated Choice - Down to two
The big advantage with the exposure is you can leave it on all the time. I've had lots of tube amps and for me the hassle of having to turn them off and on all the time is enough to make me a solid state guy plus solid state is just as good anyway