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Has anyone heard the Burwen Bobcat system
Levinson lost all crediblity (with me) when he was on he TODAY show with his now ex (Kim Katrall) selling their sex book....OMG...Thankfully, Matt L did NOT ask for a demonstation! 
do NAIM cdp sound good only with Naim components?
I have been exceptionally happy with my CDX2/XPSII together with a pair of Nuforce Ref SE amps and an Edge pre....And I mean really happy!John 
Musical Fidelity and Sonus Grand Piano too bright.
I am a big fan of SF and have owned several of thier speakers. I have concluded this: For a warm and soothing as the SF line is, the orignal GPs are bright. I too would get seriosuly listener fatigue and it did not stop until I got rid of the GPs.... 
BEST POWER CORDS FOR NUFORCE REFERENCE 9S
I am using Cardas Golden Cross with my Ref 9 SE's and I am very pleased. I had Acoustic Zen El Nino's before the Cardas and everything "improved" with the Cardas.John 
Which artists' music do you buy without audition
Mostly everything, I buy based on suggestions, reviews and (belive it or not) the Amazon reccomendations. I have found so much good music that way. But with that said, I buy Ani Difranco just becaue it is Ani...I used to be the same way with the D... 
Anyone using Nuforce Ref 9 Mono Blocks?
I just finished reviewing a pair of the Ref 9 SEs ($4200.pair), It will be posted on positive-feedback.com within the next couple of weeks. Bottom line: I purchased the review sample. Switching amps have come a long way since the introduction of t... 
Center Channel options for Sonus Faber Homage L&R
I think you will be fine with the Cermona center, unless you are going to be listening to multi channel music. But for HT and TV, you will be fine.Plus, I think you would have a hrad time selling the one G.John 
Edge G3 Integrated vs Plinius 8200
I have reviewed both for www.positive-feedback.com., I prefered the Edge. 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
I used to be in the "spend the most on the speakers camp" however, as of today, and but for my interconnects and speaker wire, my speakers are the least expensive item in a 23K rig..(msrp of course), the breakdown as follows:Speakers: Devore Fidel... 
Your best picks for 2006 Best Speakers under 4K.
DeVore Fidelity Gibbon Super 8, right at $4k. Just finished my review, so look for it at postitive-feedback.com this week.John 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
It has now been 22 months since my accident. Since then I have had 18 surgeries and lost my right lower legÂ…What is left of my CT1 still hangs in my office.But do not despair for me! I am happier then ever and relatively healthy. I even went for m... 
Pricing of the SF Cremona....
Why'd you assume I'm buyin 'em. 
Ani Difranco
I have got them all. Dilate is one of the best. I think she is one of the greatest American /singer/songwriter/poets/musicians around. I have seen here 5 different time and every time was full of energy.I once saw an interview with her and it beca... 
Volume and Bass levels at LA HE Show
Yeah, but were you in the MBL room when they had Metallica on "11"....Dang that was fun. I had no idea such "delicate" looking speakers could rock!!! And I am not that much of a rocker.....anymore.....John 
Personal CD player evolution
1. The very first consumer SONY CD in 1982 ($500)2. Luxman CD112 ($850)3. Rega Planet ($895)4. Rega Planet as transport with Perp Tech P1A/3A & PS (add $900 to #3, pretty nice addition & well worth it)5. Naim CDX2 ($5350)6. Naim CDX2 with ...