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jafant

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How many times do you play a CD/LP?
I own around 2000 cds. Started collecting in 1988, so mine have been listened to several times each. We all have faves that get more attention... 
What time do you wear?
I wear a Tissot. 
Power Conditioning experience...
Agreed- once you have a taste of what power conditioning can do, you will never live w/o one! 
Company loyalty- What has been your favorite?
Richard GrayTransparent Cable 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Music DirectAcoustic SoundsAudio Forrest - Birmingham Alabama. 
good sounding cd's
My reference- Jamie Cullum- Twentysomething. Play it loud!!! 
Top Jazz Albums of 2008
Second- McCoy Tyner- guitars... 
Michael McDonald-Motown high rez-DVD-A or SACD?
IMO, the sacd sounds great! 
New York Times article on Beatles and bootlegs
Have not heard of these guys? Does anyone know how long this company has been in business? Are they Beatles only specialists? 
Best $200 speaker cables for overall performance?
Transparent Cable is awesome! Even the enrty -level cable around $200... 
Interconnects between Bryston BCD-1 and B60R
I have always demo'ed bryston w/ Nordost cables- very nice sound- not bright nor dull. That Tara Labs 55 is a nice entry -level cable. Try the Nordost wyre wizard cable. 
Help Best 5-disc cd-changer...........
I too am awaiting to hear that 5400 ES, the C2000 ES is a great changer! 
Late-80's Philips CD Player Disc Errors
After a cleaning to innards, re-check those cds. Remember the newer cds have that anti-pirate codec, I have several that will not play on my vintage Sony ES player... 
Focal Profile 918 presentation
Agreed- try 2-3 feet from side + rear walls. 
What should be my next upgrade? Speakers?
Agree w/ Viridian- do not forget those cables!!!