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Thoughts on the Octave V110?
This is the best Octave integrad. It is powerful enough to drive Thiel speakers- worth the price of admission alone, IMO. 
transparent mm1 vs mm2
Thanks! Pete.after 200 hrs you will begin to notice the difference. 
Is there a glass ceiling for cable technology??
Jim-one would think that there exists a glass ceiling for all things cables/cords.Remember, there is a ton of over-priced junk being produced by boutique operations. The better cables/cords are not mass-produced (Kimber, Cardas, Transparent...etc.... 
Creek, Rega, Oppo CD Player/DAC
All good thoughts.The new Rega Saturn is a killer DAC (for streaming/computer audio apps) 1st and foremost , with a built-in CD transport.The price point seems to be $5K at the present time, as far as, stepping up to the next level of CD/SACD perf... 
Vandersteen Treo's
Many Thanks! guys.I like the Vandy 2 & 3 series, just not the Treo nor Quattro at this time. 
Is it speakers or my rock/metal music? Plus help ?
All great suggestions-considering your room size, check out the Thiel CS 3.7 loudspeaker. It is an outstanding Rock/Metal speaker. 
Power cable for ARC CDP
OP-I have heard Audioquest, Straight Wire & Transparent power cords all w/ excellent resluts. 
Cary Cd 303t SACD and SLP-98p Paired?
How about the cary 303 SACD w/ a solid state pre-amp? 
Krell Cipher Issues?
I like this player as well. Too bad, Krell has a faulty design? 
Vandersteen Treo's
I really wanted to like this speaker. I have heard it now in 2 systems (Ayre and Aesthetix). To my ears, it is rolled off on the top octave (much like Wilson Audio speakers). 
Power cables for Conrad Johnson and Vandersteen
Both Audience & Audioquest are natural, sonic, matches w/ CJ gear. I like Audioquest on the Vandys as well. 
A speaker so loud it can kill you
Guys-my kind of speaker! If it is too loud, you are too old. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
I am really impressed w/ this specific thread. It is very lengthy (a good thing) and the exchange of ideas are wonderful. Bravo! 
Moving up from Cardas Clear
Camb,have you bought any new cables/cords to replace your Cardas?Keep us posted. 
Dallas Audio Club
Albert,any of the guys from Audio Concepts or John Fort Audio meet w/ your group?