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high end single box cdp's for redbook quality only
I own the dcs Puccini and must say that it is just magical.It has all the details minus the harshness and you could listen to music for hours on end.I've auditioned a wide range of Esoterics products and each time I listened ,I've come to the same... 
Most Important?
Jazzkid, it is quite obvious you need to upgrade your source!!! your amplifications and speaker are more than respectable. And it looks like you need a PLC for your source and preamp..I would get a dcs Puccini if you have the fund ,or a Naim CDP 
Most Important?
I can't believe that people still believe it is the speakers the most important part of the chain!!!!amazing!!!!Let me quote Gerard Rejskind editor in chief of UHF magazine; " if the distortion is in the source,can even the best loudspeaker remove... 
Experience with the Stage III Gryphon interconnect
One cable change to Stage 3 gryphon ,and this is what you get;1.http://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2008/07/hail-new-king.html2.http://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2008/07/first-there-was-stage-iii-concepts-asp.html 
Most Important?
I spend the least amount on speakers and most on source.Like you rightly said;garbage in ,garbage out 
Someone school me on this stuff
kyleandrus;unfortunately there is no easy answers to your questions.nowadays for me,when it comes to building a system [for friends for eg] these are the steps I follow:1.start by installing a dedicated cuircuit and receptacles.Use Non-nickel plat... 
Favorite XRCDs any version of XRCD
Jazz at the pawnshop 
Why do dealers do this?
I generally find the dealers in Singapore and Malaysia much more friendlier.You could walk and have a chat and have a listen with no string attached for hours on end. The biggest difference i see between here in Southeast asia and US is that most ... 
Kudos to Audience Customer Service
I fully agree with Swampwalker,I've had superb communications with the folks at Audience...but unfortunately,their dealer in Singapore is just so bad;they carry just way too many products and do not represent Audience as it should 
Audionet ART G2 CD Player - Any Owners?
Here are some reviews and feedbacks:http://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2008/06/bmw-of-cd-players-audionet-art-g2.htmlhttp://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2008/06/futher-thoughts-on-audionet.htmlHope that helps 
What is the best band ever?
Dire Straits 
Usd 4k speaker recommendation pls
Eventus audiuo Metis.Beutifully crafted Italian gem.Sound even better than it looks 
Help w/Power Conditioning: Shunyata, Furman, RGPC?
This might helphttp://desirableaudio.blogspot.com/2008/04/magical-midbass.html 
Hi End rack really deliver?
Undoubtedly.I like Finite elemente a lot ,and used the Pagode ref for my main system,and the spider for the other 2..can't imagine living without them.The systems just sound so much better,the electronics seems so much more at peace sitting in rac... 
CD player to go with Simaudio I-7 integrated amp
I used to own the I-7 ,for my 3rd system and has moved on to something else. I'm afraid your dealer is right,I think the supernova is the best mate for the I-7. I think it is worth saving for the supernova if you plan to keep the I-7, and like the...