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Which purchase tipped you into nirvana.
There is no nirvana. 
The Beatles Mono CD Box Set
Before the mono set, my wife bought me the latest single cd stereo version of Let It Be. The highs produced by that cd are what I'd expect from remasters. Looks like something about my setup is not allowing the performance of the mono discs to com... 
Furman Reference IT 15i power conditioner
Rilands, thanks for the candid response. Just demonstrates that sonic improvements from power conditioning are a crap- shoot. I've considered shelling out for a used Furman. I've also had the Premier and a Hydra. I wish an unbiased and respected m... 
Wyred 4 sound has great customer service
I agree with you as well. The customer service I experienced with them was equally outstanding. Very customer oriented. 
Mcintosh MVP871 vs Krell SACD
I see your point with the players. I would never give that shop any more business. Another option would be to ship the player to Krell for the upgrade. It would be a hassle, but the work would be done right. 
Mcintosh MVP871 vs Krell SACD
If you keep the Krell, once Krell upgrades your player to the MkIII I'm told you will have the same transport as the Evolution 505 player. This is a solid transport without the reliability issues of the transport in the Krell SACD. You will then h... 
What Chores do Audiophiles Hate?
Audiophile related chores?1. taking apart my system when it's necessary for household related projects2. adding new gear or cables to the system and then waiting for for them to break in or used equipment waiting for it to settle in3. buying, sell... 
Clearer sound after reconnecting cables?
I recommend Kontak electrical contact cleaner. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women? In 99% of single women it is highly unlikely. But there's that 1% of women that you find in male dominated endeavors. Finding a woman from that 1% is like finding a needle in a haystack! 
Is this Placebo or something real?
Agree with Avguy, if what you hear is am improvement just go with it; attempt to stop analyzing. Try to get involved in the music. 
Throwing your gear under the bus
Also bought a Wyred 4 Sound ST1000 returned it. Bought another, sold it. Good amps though, amp speaker synergy thing. 
Class D with low-end drive/slam
Cary A306 Input impedance:100k ohm unbalanced / 200k ohm balanced -also very tube friendly.disclaimer: ad here 
What do you currently own as loudspeakers?
Lrsky, I've read your posts here for years. You have tended to be friendly, informative, sometimes insightful. Who is this new Lrsky that is on the attack? 
Throwing your gear under the bus
Returned a Purepower 700 and after selling a Power Plant Premier bought another Purepower unit (1050). 
Auricle Audio Design encore kapton vs. anti-ICs
Forgot to mention like Pep21 that Joe was a super nice guy to buy from too.