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Views on Siltech cables with Pass Labs Pre/Power
Fsyme-you cannot go wrong w/ either Transparent nor Silent Source.I have heard both cable/cords w/ Pass gear, it is simply outstanding! 
2 Channel Audio Stores in Tampa/St Pete, FL
Another vote for Brian @ Sweet Home Audio.Keep us posted during/after your trip. 
Suggestions for a CDP that's
OP-look into Accuphase. 
New Orleans high end stores?
Joe-I will second Wilson Audio and add Valentino Home Entertainment in Baton Rouge (about an hour drive from N.O.)Keep us posted during and after your trip! 
ARC Ref CD-8 compared to CD-6 and/or Ref CD-9
Yes BIF. In the CD9 one is paying for a DAC (first) and CD transport (second). Nothing wrong w/ this, as many competitors are building the very same.If you like tubes, buy a CD7 used and spend the leftover $$$$ elsewhere. 
ARC Ref CD-8 compared to CD-6 and/or Ref CD-9
BIF-the CD5 is a killer player, no frills, best money spent.The CD9 is more than 2x the price, will sound a bit better (my ears) abd has the killer DAC (really what one pays).ARC could have done better on the new CD6 price-wise as it is over price... 
Vandersteen Treo's
Ctsooner-I heard both the Treo + Quattro w/ complete Ayre and Aesthetix set-ups. W/ the Ayre, the cabling was all Transparent. W/ The Aesthetix, the cabling was Silent Source and Signal Cable.Strangely enough, both set-ups sounded (to my ears) pre... 
ARC Ref CD-8 compared to CD-6 and/or Ref CD-9
Hello BIF,sure, at more than twice the price, the CD9 will sound better than the CD5. If you do not need a killer DAC, go for a CD5 or CD7- that is the better money spent.I would be interested in the newer CD6- it is priced way too high at $8K ret... 
Who did hear the new Pass Labs .8 series amps?
Did you buy the amp Bo1972? 
RIP: Daddio of the Raddio
Thanks! for sharing. Porky R.I.P. 
Your jaw dropping cables
Icorem-Stage III Concepts power cords. Offered via Brian @ Aaudio Imports, check them out! 
ARC Ref CD-8 compared to CD-6 and/or Ref CD-9
BIF-I would be interested in the new CD6 as well.I have had the pleasure of auditioning the CD5, CD7 and CD9.There is a big jump between the CD5 & CD7, in both price and sound.The CD9 is hot at this juncture, because it (and many other spinner... 
Audience PowerChord e or se
Guys,I want to say that either the November or December 2013 issue of Stereophile, features a segment on the new Audience 'se' cables/cords. 
Krell Cipher Issues?
Right On! Ayberk, a comedy of errors for sure. I wish this spinner could be better... 
Vandersteen Treo's
Second,when in Dallas/Ft Worth, check out John Fort Audio.Audio Concepts is not shabby either. Happy Listening!