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Any Pono player owners out there?
I will not be buying one simply because I do not care for the man behind it. My Astell & Kern does everything I want it to do. 
Sweet spot in the AudioQuest line of cables
I really like my Colorado/Meteor cables. 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I'm also pretty shocked/disappointed that the Berkeley doesn't include a USB input. 
Best beer
I'm already on it. Search "Lloyd Christmas". :) 
Preamp Choice oppurtunity
I'd choose the VTL. 
Pass Labs SR1 Speakers
I sure hope so. 
RMAF - Loudspeakers that you don't want to miss
I completely agree with Bombaywalla's urging to check out the Classic Audio room. I heard it a few years ago with Atma-Sphere electronics and it was an amazing experience.While the speakers have the look & feel of the 1950's (with true craftsm... 
Help me spend $3000 on a used amp
I'd keep an eye out for a pair of Parasound JC1 mono's. They "might" fall into your price range and are outstanding amplifiers.I'm also a big fan of Pass and certain Krell amplifiers. I've always felt Ayre was a bit thin for my tastes.Good luck an... 
New to digital high-end, need help
Good choice on the 10T's... I also use them and still think they are fantastic speakers.I've tried tons of different pre/amp combos with them. Give them plenty of clean power and you will be rewarded. 
Mark levinson 432
Sounds like a capacitor issue to me. 
Album which you have listened to most?
Easily number 1: Alice in Chains - Jar of FliesNot sure about the order of the rest but all have been played LOTS...Mark Knopfler - Shangri-LaFloyd - DSOMAntonio Carlos Jobim - Elis & Tom (LOVE this album and pretty much everything else he has... 
Which High Res releases are worth buying?
Paul Simon's Graceland is outstanding. 
Best lines in a song
"So I open my door to my enemiesAnd I ask could we wipe the slate cleanBut they tell me to please go fuck myselfYou know you just can't win"Pink Floyd - Lost For Words"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life,I know you'll be a sun in somebody ... 
Who believes that Robert Plant
Layne Staley is my personal favorite (Alice in Chains/Mad Season). His range/power was absolutely amazing.I also think Freddy Mercury was phenomenal. 
Classe Amp for Magico S1 now or later?
Have you listened to the Classe to see if you like it? What did you audition the Magico's with?I personally would try your current system with the new speakers and take your time on the amplifier choice. Once you are really familiar with the speak...