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DUPLEX RECEPTACLES YOUR EXPERIENCE
I as well ran dedicated line and used hubble hospital grade duplex receptacles. Better grip on the plug was my excuse. 
Any vets among the Audiophiles here?
Yes, another lifetime ago 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
My Blue Circle NSCS/Shahinian ARC combo has been in use for 6 years. In that time I've not auditioned any other equipment. So I suppose that qualifies as "equipment that has made me stop looking." 
The Wall: Roger Waters 2010
The Cleveland, OH show was well worth the price of admission. The wife, not a big fan, said she'd go see it again. Mighty high praise IMO. 
Your First Concert was.....
The first I remember was Elton John at Kent State University's Memorial Hall. May of 1972."Mad Men Across the Water" was the only album out and he played that plus a great deal of "Yellow Brick Road." The only better concert I've ever seen was Pin... 
Best Integrated, period.
Best... I'll not enter that discussion. My Blue Circle integrated is not going anywhere. There's a reason you see so few Blue Circle units for sale on the Gon. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
After playing on the music-go-round for a number of years I've settled on the Shihinian Arc's. I don't have a large space to fill with music and am not interested in pin point accuracy. The soundstage is marvelous and I've yet to tire of my set-up... 
LFD vs Blue Circle
I've had a Blue Circle NSCS for a number of years. And have no plans to update.All I can say is there is a reason as to whyo few used Blue Circle units are seen on the Gon. 
W4S DAC1 / Stello DA100 / Cary Exciter DAC.
I put the Xciter in my system two weeks ago. My system has a more pleasing sound than previously. So I'm happy. 
Need help/advice on choosing a new CDP
In your favorite search engine type in; AH! CD player. And then peruse the electronic wasteland and give the AH! some consideration. I've had one for 5 years and could not be happier. Best unit for the money I've heard. 
sweetest sounding ss integrated
Blue CircleFew are ever found for sale on Audiogon but I found the Blue Circle integrated to be an outstanding sounding unit. I do own one and have no intention of ever selling it. 
Best Integrated Amp? Help...
I have a NSCS and have had it since they first came out. My search for a front end came to an end. In my system the synergy is extreme. 
Help with Integrated Amp Choice
I've a Blue Circle NSCS integrated unit. I doubt I'll ever replace it. I'm that happy with the NSCS.There's a reason why so few are available used. 
APL NWO2.5 ?
True, but I was commenting on an established product. Not some phantom device that doesn't even exist on the companies own web site. 
APL NWO2.5 ?
One has to wonder if the aforementioned threads are nothing more than a marketing strategy.