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I want a warmer high end
Have you experimented with "footers" under your components that can tame the forwardness and the high end?I've done a lot of system tuning and every footer alters the sound differently.In your case 30 Durometer Sorbothane hemispheres or Herbie's "... 
Sonus Faber Extrema and CJ MF2500A
Mlaurend,As said by Czbbcl above, check the demands of the speakers to ensure that the cj is a good fit.I will say this for what it's worth, the cj 2500A is the best of cj's SS amps that I have ever heard. Smooth and detailed like the 2300 but wit... 
Is China Forbes pitch perfect?
Have you stopped taking your meds? 
Is China Forbes pitch perfect?
Pink Martini is about as much fun as any music lover will ever find. Their music is so eclectic. China is a phenomenon. Her voice is a gift from God. I regularly enjoy all 4 Pink Martini albums. If you haven't heard them, make the effort! Hang on ... 
Bi Wire question
Al's got it right! 
Weighting down Vandy 2wq's?
The 2wq's are sitting on their spikes through carpet and padding on a concrete slab as I have a dedicated basement room. 
Interconnects for Tube Preamp & SS Power Amp.
The Harmonic Technology Magic Link 2 is great between my tube preamp and SS amp. Very smooth, detailed sound but all frequencies are revealed evenly. Maybe you can find a good deal here! I did. 
Help me choose
One nice option with the McC is that you can have it upgraded in the future as need and finances permit. SmC Audio can turn it from a diamond in the rough into a true gem! 
cdp-pre, pre-power: different interconnects
Bleoberis,I see it very differently. Cables have a sonic signature, a sound character that they bring to the system. Using the right cable in the right spot can enable different sources, for example, to have the timbre that you desire. An example.... 
Wire the House A/C or get Power Conditioner?
I agree that you should do both. Be sure to use top quality AC receptacles that grip your power plugs tightly. Regarding the power conditioning issue, you might consider the PS Audio Premier Power Plant now being sold at $500.00 off list price. Wh... 
Speaker Cables for Revel F52
You might go to the Moon Audio site and look at their Black Dragon speaker cable. I have a silver dragon power cord and it impresses well beyond its price. Very well constructed too. I did inquire about the Black Dragons and Drew Baird at Moon Aud... 
My Esoteric P-05 '' eat '' my new Beatles disc
I would contact Esoteric. Tell them exactly what happened and ask them if they would authorize you to open the unit and retrieve the CD. If there is a warranty issue, ask them to make a notation in their computer system of this anomaly and that th... 
Power Conditioning: How Do You Know You Need It?
Jiminlogansquare,New PS Audio PPPs are on sale right now for $500 off....$1699.00. I would not want to do without mine!All the best! 
Cleaning AC plugs, receptacles and other contacts
I have used denatured alcohol on cotton swabs to clean the blades of AC plugs. The one thing I would encourage you most strongly to do is turn off the circuit breaker to the stereo outlets, unscrew the wire from their outlet screws and take very f... 
Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
Due to the completely different design philosophies, I've never seen Vandys and Wilsons in competition for the same listeners. I've heard numerous models from both and can hear what diverse listeners find to admire about both approaches. Listen, c...