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my $686 stereo system, laugh if you want...
Bottomsup does Sarah Brightman makes you fall in lovewith Her when you hear her with your$686. If you do.Then I will be the one kicking myself for buying expensive gear.Saluteto you my friend, just give me tip next time. 
Best digital cable to go for?
Kimber D60 or AGDL. 
Sony NS999ES ModWright upgrade vs. external DAC
If you can afford Sony mod, it is the way to go.Its expensive but it all worth it. 
Step-up from Plinius SA-102?
I agree with Duke and Rsbeck. 
Modwright Sony 999ES
Yes Tvad is right, so many discussion about thistopic.The tube looks unique protruding out of thebox. 
Dummy Load
Rcj be patient with your extremes, IT takes 3 monthsbefore they open up,Its very frustrating to burn themin.I almost gave up and trade them.They are very very good amp, Mine are almost a year now. 
my $686 stereo system, laugh if you want...
Bottomsup dont go back to 666, Dont go up to 68600 either.Stay where you are.Enjoy the $686. 
upgrading caps -- easy to do?
Rewiring is less complicated,I did rewire mine witha little help from a friend.But use good wire.I usedsiltech with my ML Quest.The result will satisfy you.I have not try cap upgrade. 
downsizing, anyone recommend speakers 1000 or less
Carlo have you heard Norh speakers,they are good.Norh.com is their website.They have syntheticmarble 6.9 speakers for less than $1k, In myopinion, I like them better than the totem model1, and NO5,and to some Proac speakers less than 2k.I own one.... 
Rega Jupiter or JOlida 100
Jolida 100 best for the buck, and its very musical,The performers are in the room. 
Best Inexpensive DAC
How about MSB and Musical Fidelity Dac? 
Audiophile Terms?? I need a dictonary
You dont need dictionary, unless you end up Seanpost.Just kidding. 
Need a smaller, efficient floorstander
I strongly recommend the Diapason Adamantes originalor the Adamantes III.This are beautiful and musical. 
Analysis Plus Crystal ovals vs. Nordost Valhalla??
Maybe the Valhalla are really good,they must be, forthe price they are asking they should perform.AP I tried the oval 8 not impress at all.Try the TGaudioor the luminous audio cables, this two cable surprisedme how good they are.I wonder why they ... 
Teac DV-50 or modding Sony SCD 777 ES
I have not heard the Teac DV50, Ask Dan Wright and RichardKern this are both honest modifier,Dan modified my sony9000es,it sound unbelievable.You wont regret it.ThanksYou can email me if you want.