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Jazz for aficionados
TY alex 
pros and cons: beryllium vs ribbon tweeters in sound and emotions terms
IME, ribbon tweeters can present a laidback impression, while BE tweeters can present a more forward attack if not matched closely w/ gear. 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
Very cool =lynott.tell me more about the mods. 
Dick's / Dave's picks
There are (2) big boxed sets- The Golden Road + Beyond Descriptionwhere all original studio releases were remastered and bonus trax added.Those bonus trax offer a wealth of live versions.  
Jazz for aficionados
Yep, "Speak Low" is a great Jazz standard covered by many. 
Thiel Owners
TY oblgny 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
In Austin there is an operation called;Ne Plus Ultra 
Annie Lennox Fans
Yes, highly suggested. 
What's your biggest surprise in hifi?
Second note;there exists a ton of info inbedded into both digital + vinyl recordings.The key (and trick) is to carefully select the gear that will extract it the best! Do not forget about cables and power cords. 
What's your biggest surprise in hifi?
OP-tell us more about the $1500- integrated amp?Rogue Audio amps sounds better than the Audio Research integrated amps. Better value as well. 
Would you be more likely to buy new gear out of state if there was no sales tax
I concur from above- all taxes are legalized robbery, to say the very least! 
Nordost Red Dawn "Flatline" interconnect Want to replace with a more musical sounding IC.
Jim-where does the Nordost Blue Heaven fall into place?I have auditioned these cables a few times and was never disappointed.Take that trip to your local dealer/retailer. 
Nordost Red Dawn "Flatline" interconnect Want to replace with a more musical sounding IC.
Jim-what gear is in your current system?Did you ever break-in those Isotek discs? 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
lynott-which Marantz spinner are you using? 
Paul Weitzel from Tube Research Labs
R.I.P. Paul