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Best SACD/CD player
I, too, enjoy the Esoteric for SACD only. 
New Forum Format Sucks
Many Thanks! for all of the intel. One step forward, one step back.I did look under my profile and it has a membership date of the 2nd update/upgrade to Agon. I have actually been onsite since its inception. 
Best Jazz pianist
It is fair to say that Monk, set the standard. Bill Evans, for me, a very close 2nd! 
Jeff Buckley
Certainly JB was a troubles soul. He did leave an excellent catalog of songs for the rest of us! 
Another unconventional power cord test?
I concur w/ Jazz,all cabling matters and we all have to find the most synergy that is out there. Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
IC Shootout: Wywires, Shindo, DanaCables & Ziro
Agreed,very good review -keep trying out or auditioning cables/cords, as there are too many excellent ones, out there! I must admit that until I read your post, I have not read anything about the Ziro. Did you demo these cables in your home or fav... 
Thiel with "Warmest" Midrange? 2.7 vs 3.7 vs Older
Prof,Much Thanks! for the update! I was hoping that you would return to thisthread and tell me how much you are enjoying the CS 3.7 speakers.Do not forget my suggestions on cabling, as most audiophiles, choose to cheap out on this important as pec... 
Transparent Audio Gen4 vs Gen5
Dave b-I have always wanted to demo MIT. Which models do you suggest that are on par w/ the Transparent wires?Which Transparent models have you owned? Which MIT models have you owned? Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Sony service Gibson TV, Roseville MI. XA5400ES
Thanks! for sharing- guys.Masi, you might want to contact Dan Wright whom also mods this spinner. Don C- do you know why Sony moved from TX to MI ?Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
My Musical Fidelity amp died..What's next?
Bastanu-I have heard the Anthem 225 and it is very robust. So robust, in fact, it can drive a pair of Thiel CS 3.7 loudspeakers to concert levels (nice!).Thiel is my reference and they "crave" high current.Anthem or Pass Labs will provide you w/ t... 
Audio Research Ref 3 vs BAT VK51 SE
PAL-make certain that you audition whichever piece you are considering for purchase. The pre-amp is the heart of any system. Stated, I would get a comparison between BAT & ARC.If considering ARC, I can tell you that the best piece is the Ref5 ... 
Sgt. Pepper's. remastered Mobile Fidelity
Sunnyjim-this is a grey area CD, as MoFi, has never released any ofThe Beatles on CD. Yes there was the MoFi vinyl set at one time. These Cds are on eBay all of the time- again, not authorized per Apple Corps. Probably pressed in Russia or China t... 
Folk/Rock choices that are well recorded
I concur w/ the panel;Tracy Chapman, John Prine, Jack Jackson, Amos Lee,Bob Dylan are great recordings for openers.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Constant whining coming from ...
Laughing...great and funny replies guys. Dave do not play around,have a certified mechanic check out your ride. The worse he can say "there is nothing remarkable" going on.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
We seem to highly regard DEMO over anything else.
All-excellent points. I like used/demo in order to save money.it is a win-win (customer/dealer/retailer). Keep me posted& Happy Listening!