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Conrad johnson 350 power cord
YMMV, I 'm using a JPS Kaptovator with my CJ 350 & I did not think it has a improvement over the stock PC. However the Kaptovator did improve the sonics of my previous Ayre V3 quite significantly vs PS Audio Statement which I used to have.I ha... 
beautiful piano recordings: solo or small ensemble
Keith Jarrett - "Radiance" & "The Köln Concert".I think most will agree Keith Jarret's CDs should at least be on your list to check out.....  
herron vtsp-2
Just found this review.......http://www.stereotimes.com/amp112106.shtml 
CDP Clock Replacement - did you upgrade yours ???
I had my Rotel 1070 clock upgraded to a Audiocom Superclock II & like Dgarretson, I heard improvements across the board.Other things to try (if not done so) are good support of the CDP for eg: Symposium RBs & EMI/RFI control ie: ERS Stillp... 
PS Audio's Digital Link III DAC
A PS Audio/Meridian dealer I spoke to tried it using a Meridian G08 acting as a transport ie: digital/coax out to the PS Audio DAC. He prefers it over the Meridian G08 using its own internal DAC. Apparently the Meridian/PS Audio combo has more res... 
herron vtsp-2
I have the "r01" version & have been using the unit for over a year. My unit came with the EH 6922 tubes & I have Herbie's Hal-O tube dampers installed on all 6 tubes. As I understand from Herron, depending on the level you listen to your ... 
Best SS amps with sound similar to tube amps
CJ Preimer 350http://www.stereotimes.com/amp090104.shtmlDisclosure; I 'm using one :-) 
Guilty Pleasures....
DewaldHmmmm.......with due respect, your Mother always understand. She has probably been there, done it & everything else. I think it only make sense to rationalised with her "disagreement", if there is any & perhaps communicating more at ... 
Guilty Pleasures....
No & yes, perhaps should have devoted more time & money to other important things. It all depends on what you regard as important ie: savings for the future, helping a friend in need, contributing to society, learning new things....etc. IM... 
Power cord that improve the soundstage the most?
".....No contest, the JPS Labs Aluminata.."JPS Labs Kaptovator PC is not far behind at half the cost, still a silly price but works well with my pre & power amps. I was using PS Audio Statement PCs & the JPS is a significant improvement; T... 
Which Jazz Albums are similar to Kind of Blue
"Boss Tenor" - Gene Ammons"A Love Supreme" - John Coltrane  
Best POP audiophile recording/album...
Hey Warrenh,I have grown to enjoy Janis Ian "great singing", yes I meant her voice as well. She's does not have the "best" voice but again YMMV. If I were to compare Janis to say Jennifer Warnes, they are of a different league as far as I 'm conce... 
Best POP audiophile recording/album...
Dewald,Which version of Famous Blue Raincoat - Jennifer Warnes do you have? My version does not sound that great ie: flat & lack in dynamics. I must have a very early version.BTW, my current vote for the best Pop "audiophile" CD recording is F... 
Speakers cables that are warm yet detailed........
Cardas cables are generally regarded as warm but have the right amount of details. Their Golden Cross Series are warmer than their Golden Reference series. Check out their FAQ site for more sonic description & application of their cables.http:... 
How's your music library?
Like some of you, ever since I went the PC/Server route, it has been pure bliss organizing my CD collection using MediaMonkey. Unfortunately my digitised collection (1000+) is only properly cataloqued.....:-(BTW, slightly off topic but another thi...