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Opinions on Finite Element Pagoda Signature Rack
In My Experience,there is no other manufacturers that make better racks than Finite Elemente.The impact you get are quite amazing;more details especilly in the extremes;athe seperations between the instruments become more pronounced,and the sounds... 
What Integrated Amps have the sonics of Separates?
These Are amongst the best intergrated;often times bettered seperates that cost 2-3 times the price;I personally have heard every single one of them;1.NEODIO-150.I own this in my 3rd system.Absolutely sublime .Has to be heard to believe.2.Lavardin... 
Speakers for YBA passion 100 Amp
Eventus Audio Metis.you will get sweet intoxicating sound;and gosh what a beuty 
Recommend speakers for a restaurant sound system
I have been very impressed with Westlake audio monitors in their ability to fill up any room with superb fidelity sound. the price is higher than most but if you get a used pair it certainly would be worth it 
Esoteric DV-50 vs the Newer Esoteric players?
Here is a recent comparison between old Esoteric vs new ones vs Marantz;http://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2009/05/music-sweet-music-esoteric-x-03-sacdcd.htmlhope it helps 
I'm beginning to wonder...
Well i do not think The USA is the place you go to hear English being spoken at its best....Shall we start with George W. Bush? 
What should I upgrade first?
I would recommend you not to change anything as far as your electronics//speakers are concerned.Instead spend the 1 grand on;1.instaling a dedicated circuit with an audiophile-grade non nickel receptacles.2.get some Finite elemente cerapucs for yo... 
dcs Puccini break-in
The Puccini sounds pretty good out of the box,I would say about 90 % of the sound achieved after 48-72hours. The sounds initially would be quite detailed without the musicalness,'organicness that makes it special. Overall In myb own personal exper... 
What is best CD player for my system ?
Triode 20, Firstly ,let me congratulate you on a wonderful system. Last year,I had to the opportunity to listen to a wide selections of CDP and I can tell you that to my ears;there is nothing better than dcs Puccini. Of course if you are looking ... 
Proac speakers at moderate listening levels
the review below might help;http://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2009/05/proac-response-tri-tower.html 
Best Albums Of 2008
Theraiguy,Fully agree with you.The amazing thing is that very few people has heard of them. Certainly better than Coldplay, don't you think? 
Anyone tried the K2HD mastering CDs?
yes,they are good but not as good as SACD. The price in US is mindbogglingly expensive,I suspect you are paying a lot of tax ....next time you are in Japan,try to shop for them 
Best Albums Of 2008
Hi,Fully agree with you that 2008 was a good year for music;here are some of my fav;1.GRAND Archives-the grand archives.Absolutely brilliant!!!It has move to in my top 5 fav albums ever.Every person that I introduced this album to,end ed up buying... 
Exposure 2010S Integrated. Any experiences??
Geph007,congratulations.You have dissected through the heart of the amp. I helped built a low budget system for a friend , and the heart And soul of the system is the Exposure amp. Nothing better at at least 2x the price;it smoked literally all th... 
Which Power Cords: I Need Some Informed Guidance
neutron;here are my thoughts;1.try Mapleshade cords.it is almost as good as Argento MR ,which in my opinion,are amongst the best around.and it cost so little it is just increadible!!!!2.you should try the mapleshade IC and sp cables too..again unb...