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What do in store listening tests prove?
Two things:how badly you really want to buy anything and how good this store is.The rest is questionable unless you already know how most components in a particular system sound. 
Linear tracking arms
Thank you all.It's not that I was going to buy anything now;I am just trying to catch the concept.So,this type of arm is very difficult to implement right and requires too much attention and some luck.I got it at this level. 
Warm and Wet cables?
Dirty is fine with us.You are among friends,we will understand.Actually,yes,Purist Audio 'water'cables might work for you.I would suggest Maximus or Colossus.Perhaps,Nirvana cables could be a good choice as well.I don't like Cardas-it is quite ple... 
High end vs internet
Tok20000,I disagree with your logic.For most of those who pay 30k for a piece there is no big difference whether to pay 20k or 30k;in fact,sometimes 30k is even better.Business people know it and make more money.I salute them, but these things do ... 
CD Players with Analogue Sound
Yeah,right.And transistor amplifier that sounds like tube one.After that dynamic speakers more transparent than Soundlabs and you are about done.Splendid. 
Retail Buying - Reality Check
Hi-End dealers don't really need us at present at all.Home Theater and custom installations-that's where money is.Even our $10000.00 amplifiers is nothing.There are so many people who can pay $20000.00 or $25000.00 for the TV set and $100000.00 an... 
American made TT???
Why don't you tell us first your reasons to buy only American when you can? In this case the recommendations will be more precise. 
Opitrix vs. Walker Audio Vivid?
I have only tried Optrix.It improved the resolution of every CD I have no matter how good or bad they sounded without it.The sound was also more transparent.The result was obvious for every member of my family whether I put the CDs on a boombox or... 
Jeff Rowland Concentra II vs Gryphon Callisto 2200
A few other considerations.You have French speakers and player;why not try YBA Passion Integre to make sure it is not what you want? It is much cheaper though less powerful.Next,Rowland's service is examplary in every way,with Gryphon you may have... 
Too many boxes
Exactly the same-keep them.You can make some of the boxes flat,it helps somewhat. 
Why do we listen to music?
Because we have nothing better to do.I also assume that you are familiar with the term 'sublimation'. 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
There is noone who could play that well in so many styles as John McLaughlin.Not all his albums are great,but it changes nothing.And speaking of technique,only Paco De Lucia can compete. Classical guitarists John Williams and Andreas Segovia or so... 
The best hybrid amp?
LAMM,my friend.Any f. one of them. 
create a system for 2K
Let's make it $2500.Here is my suggestion:1.Loudspeakers-Michael Green Design Classic 60(a member is selling them on audiogon)-$1000.2.Amplifier:Audiolab 8000S-60watt/ch integrated.There is new from the former distributor for $550.00(www.artech-el... 
Ok this will be a good thread.
Speakers,of course.Isn't it obvious?