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Vanderstten 2CE sig 1 verses PSB silver i
The Vandys mate well w/ NAD and Roetal gear. They offer a very pleasing sound, w/o being critical. Yes, the sig upgrade offers a different tone from the stock model. 
Dynaudio Sappires vs Focal Sopra 2's
IME, Dynaudio is okay at best. Most models are over-priced compared to other speakers. Go with the Focal! 
Sellers Beware!!!
eBay is suffering from the same "immigrant" issues as well. 
To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?
artemus-quickly, disconnect and do not use the Monster product!Second, where do you reside? 
REL Strata III repair issue
frogman,I would certainly keep everything original 'REL'.  This is an excellent sub and $500 is not much money to invest into your listening experience.The newer REL products are junk-sourced to china.  The older models were designed/built in the ... 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Come on guys, keep the suggestions flowing! 
Jazz for late night relaxation
Kenny Burrell- Midnight Blue. 
When a speaker offers upgrades (e.g. Tekton)
Guys-we can never go wrong w/ upgraded parts in both gear and speakers.I recently scored a sweet pair of Thiel CS 2.4 SE loudspeakers.In the SE version, there are several parts as above in the OP post.Overall, an excellent speaker is now outstandi... 
Old friend looking for acoustic folk inspired music
I will 2nd;The Civil WarsAvett Brothers 
Rory Gallagher Original Album Classics
Laughing...there cannot exist (3)  greatest guitar players.  One has to be good, better, best (greatest).  Did JH know Billy Gibbons? 
Whats playing on your system today?
NIN. 
Cary audio cd303t problems
Thanks! for sharing your experience- Ozzy.it is imperative to post both positive and negative experiences when dealing w/ these companies. 
Esoteric DV-60 or SA-60
db-I have been awaiting to read a comparison between the DV and SA series as well.  Happy Listening! 
Thiel Owners
Oblgny-did you get your BAT back? 
Integrated recommendation help
Unfortunately, Rotel went Chinese.