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Salk vs Daedalus Speakers
RLeff,Which direction did you decide to go? 
CD Booklets / Wiki for digital/media players?
Good idea. Now that my primary source is a music server, I miss having the song lyrics at my fingertips and reading the cd notes. 
Best HD for music storage/backup.
I use Oyen minipro. Check the reviews on the computer audiophile forum. 
Anyone Listen to Invisible Empire by KT Tunstall?
Love this cd. I have all her cd's and think this one is her best work. It is recorded well too. 
Laptop versus server
I used a MacBook Pro with Amarra and an off ramp 4 USB converter before I switched to a Salk Stream music server. It's a Linux based, totally stripped down computer that only plays music files. It come with an internal 2 TB hard drive to store all... 
Need some suggestions for a new audio rack
Check out VTI. They offer budget audio racks that look nice. Mine has 4 shelfs with nice cherry stained wood with metal arms that stack. Each shelf has metal point tips. Take a peek: http://www.cymax.com/VTI-BL404-4-Shelf-Audio-Rack.htm 
Coincident Dragons vs Vac Phi 200
Charles,I figured that and I'm willing to try a vac amp, when funds permit. Should be a fun experiment :)They are both superb amps and I'm sure I could be happy with either one, and it will come down to personal preference. 
Coincident Dragons vs Vac Phi 200
Yes, my current speakers are the Tyler's at 92db. I've been driving them with the dragons for over a year and I'm very satisfied with how they sound together. I can't help but to be curious if I could squeeze out more performance using the Vac amp... 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
Ok that's good to know. Thanks! 
Or is it the wine?
I find that a big factor to me accessing the connection to the music is what I'm bringing to the table: my mood, whether I'm tired, content, sad, ect. Music from my rig sounds best when I'm in a relaxed mood, my mind is clear and my heart open. 
ILLusion Liquid Air Umbilical for Modwright units
I have to agree that the stock one is for the birds. I upgraded to the Modwright Truth Umbilical and it was a huge improvement over stock and well worth the $300 it cost. I haven't tried Liquid air products. How much are they? 
Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp
So what is the difference between the Vac Phi 300, Phi 300.1, and Phi 300.1a? 
Review: Lahave Audio Khara Speaker
Oops, sorry. I just copied the name the first poster used and assumed it was yours.Any thoughts about the question I posed? 
Review: Lahave Audio Khara Speaker
Gary,Great review. I've never heard of this company and wouldn't have even read this review, but I also trust your views. One question, how is this speaker similar/different to the Coincident TV III?Thanks,Ernie 
Review: Lahave Audio Khara Speaker
Gary,Great review. I've never heard of this company and wouldn't have even read this review, but I also trust your views. One question, who is this speaker similar/different to the Coincident TV III?Thanks,Ernie