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FYI New Audio Research (ARC) Trade-In Program
Could not imagine trading up at these prices. I would do better with Audiogon. 
CDs Vs LPs
I have equivalent systems Spectral cdp (and a BelCanto PL1) vs VPI HRX rim drive with Lyra Atlas as my main cartridge. Vinyl almost always sounds more natural and real than digital. But cds, sacds and dacs have improved greatly over the last 15 ye... 
Spectral SDR 4000SV owners?
@ptss No but perhaps I will. I have Magnum AC2 pc and Ultralinear III ICs which the retailer used to show an all Spectral system.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Chicago II Steven Wilson remix (fabulous job) 
Spectral SDR 4000SV owners?
I have one with recommended MIT cables in an all Audio Research system. Highly resolving. Comparable to hi res in a great hi res system. 
Best sounding SACD's to show-off system
Elton’s sacds sounded great to me until I went back and played them on vinyl. GYBR, in particular, was much better in every way on vinyl (I have a first MCA pressing that has been played hundreds of times). That being said, the Elton sacds sound b... 
The best place in NYC
Rhapsody is very impressive and Bob Visintainer is one of the very best guys in the industry. A pleasure to work with. I almost bought MBLs there years ago but could not make the stretch for the 101s. Early this year, I was super-impressed with Ra... 
I hate biasing!
amagloic:Please let us know what he says. He is a pretty straight shooter. Long before ARC approved KT 150s for the Ref 150 and while they were house testing for what seemed like a year, I asked him at a show if I could drop them in without worry.... 
Favorite Dylan?
Blood on the Tracks, Blonde on Blonde, Oh Mercy. Desire is close except a bit marred by Hurricane and Joey (too topical and not his best lyrics)--otherwise right up there. 
Stan ( “stanwal” ) my he forever RIP
I traded posts with Stan. A good man. RIP 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Band of Horses night 
New D'Agostino Monoblocks...$250,000
Anyone thinking of buying these can contact me to take the Stereo or  Momentum monos off of their hands. 
Stereophile, no more bench tests????!!!!
I agree with Mapman, Almarg and bdp24. I enjoy Stereophile more than any other mag because in addition to the reviewer's subjective impressions, we have measurements. No wise audiophile should buy any component based  solely upon measurements. The... 
The best music in 2018
Slaw+1 re Brandi Carlile 
Wilson Speakers & Reviewers
Cordesman uses the Legacys and Alexia 1s as his 2 references. Check out his reviews of both.