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BAT preamp: Rex to Rex-2 upgrade
Thank You! Tom for your report.Keep us posted on your listening pleasure(s) as the REX 2 settles in and opens up. 
Comparison of MIT cables..
Ptss -the MIT cables/cords have been on my short-list for some time now. I hope to get a demo someday. 
Vandersteen Treo's
Thanks! for sharing All. Maybe sometime I can get a demo of the 5A. Until then, Thiel is my personal reference loudspeaker. 
Who did hear the new Pass Labs .8 series amps?
I am on-board as well. IMO, Pass builds the best SS at this juncture. 
Music Matters 9 - Seattle
Thank You! for this most excellent report.Happy listening 
Upgrade from AQ King Cobra to Columbia DBS
Yes. The DBS system is quite nice. 
McCormack UPD-1
Many Thanks!The Esoteric really shines w/ XLR cables. 
Superb service from Paradigm
Great story Cyrus. Remeber guys, it is important to post both positive & negative dealings w/ these companies for the rest of us. 
Value? Vandersteen model II
JohnnyR-I heard the Treo / Quattro w/ Ayre, ARC & Aesthetix gear.Various cables/cords as well. Some Vandy experts say it is the 1st order x-over. 
Shootout: AMR CD-77 vs. AR CD7 vs. Wadia 581se
I want to know which company Ken G. represents?I think his assessment / report was outstanding. I look forward to more of his demo sessions. Thank You. 
Value? Vandersteen model II
Fred-the model II sould have a vintage-collector value to it.I really liked the newest 2 series and 3A speakers.I do not like the Treo nor Quattro, as I find them rolled off on the top 2 octaves, to my ears. 
Thoughts on New Krell Amps
I want to like the newer Krell products, BUT, being made in china is a deal-breaker for me (should be for you guys as well). 
Transparent interconnects burn in time? If any?
Singsing,it will take over 200 playing hours to burn-in properly.Keep us posted. 
McCormack UPD-1
Lady-I had to research my notes- it looks like the UPD-1 does not have any balanced offerings? I even looked up the Conrad Johnson (CJ) edition of this player, as I have always wanted one, it too only upgrades the internal parts -for the better...... 
Vandersteen Treo's
CTsooner-I am thinking that it is the powered driver + the 1st order crossover that does this design in, IMO.At least w/ the 2 & 3 series, one can drive those speakers anyway they wish...