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Marantz 15s2 thoughts
Their sources are very smooth, warm. I would imagine applying the same voicing to their integrated amps may be too much of a good thing when combined together. I would still give it some time before making a final verdict. 
STUPIDLY high resolution pure silver interconnects
does the music sound more resolved than what you would hear in person, if the musicians were performing in your presence ?Of course not, but it's closer than before. 
STUPIDLY high resolution pure silver interconnects
I recently built a pair of similar interconnects. Used Neotech 28ga silver chassis wire(Teflon jacket), braided throughout and terminated with Vampire XLR connectors. Very high resolution without any harshness, a little light on bass though, which... 
Wyred DACS
FYI, 6 Moons completed their review of the DAC-2.http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/wyred4/dac.html 
Best caps for updating my VTL 225 mono's ?
Auricaps are ok if you're on a budget. I haven't heard anything bad about MIT caps either. 
DAC to match $2-3K CD player
Another vote for W4S. 
Digital Amps vs Solid State Amps
I've compared a W4S amp and integrated to a couple of Pass class A designs and would agree that it comes down to personal preference. In my case I preferred W4S, but not by a wide margin. 
Klipschorn Imaging
Sebrof, I found that Tannoy dual concentrics image very well in small rooms compared to most speakers, you may want to give them a try. 
Used MMG's
I paid $200 for a mint used pair, I wouldn't pay more than half of retail unless the seller could confirm that they were only a few weeks or months old. 
Replacement caps for Audio Note M1
Sonic Craft has a sale on their Sonic Craft Platinum(Teflon) caps for 1 more day, I found them vastly superior to Auricaps, YMMV...Just curious, why are you changing them and also why did you consider such cheap alternatives at first? 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
AIT, how are their prices compared to PC?Thanks, Mike 
Wyred DACS
Bill, that is not my experience at all, with either the DAC-1 or DAC-2.I've heard both models in 3 different rigs and they had the tighter bass than any of the players/DACs they replaced. 
Wyred DACS
I heard them both in the same rig. The low end on the Havana sounded loose/sloppy in comparison. Rja, have you compared the two? 
Wyred DACS
The Havana sounds bloated in comparison. 
Wyred DACS
Something definitely doesn't appear to be Kosher here, maybe a hidden agenda?