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Chord Mojo vs. Halide DAC HD
the Halide will come up fairly often on Audiogon for about $300, but there is not always one available...keep checking 
Chord Mojo vs. Halide DAC HD
Agree with above - I have had the Halide in my office system about 2 years and it is excellent. Remember too, that the Halide is available used, and the Mojo essentially is not. On the other hand, if you need the headphone function that the Halide... 
Short cables for Preout/main in and passive use
I have used cables from AQ and Discovery for this. Many manufacturers do not advertise these but do have them if you call. 
To Power Condition or Not to Power Condition?
my best sound is with amp and pre plugged into wall, sources into a BPT power conditioner 
Basic Interconnect Question
do not confuse XLR connectors  with balanced design 
Esoteric K-01X or K-03X??
maybe when your friend realizes he has not yet heard what his Esoteric is capable of, he will no longer want to sell, and you won't have a decision to make... 
Esoteric K-01X or K-03X??
I cannot compare the two, but Esoteric players have a reputation for needing way more than 200 hours to sound good... 
Vintage SS repair shop near Cleveland/Columbus/Detroit?
Clearview Electronics, Keego Harbor, Mi ... metro Detroit 
After Several Years, Time to Upgrade: Your Suggestions
an hours travel time, not listening time... 
After Several Years, Time to Upgrade: Your Suggestions
basically within an hour or so you can hear almost everything... 
Opinions Please: Daily proliferation, several dealer/distributor ads,..
agree with the separation ides...I find I spend less time looking at ads now that there are so many new/dealer ads... 
Enlightened Audio DSP-9000 PRO Series III
It was a great DAC in it's day, and I believe Noble Sound (former EAD people) can repair and upgrade it. 
Second audio system in your house?
above does not include various vintage gear... 
Second audio system in your house?
3 for me also. Main system by far the best of them, but bedroom system is only one I use every day. 3rd system is fun for near field listening. I use it least often, but quite extensively for a few days when I do use it.  
Paradigm Reference Studio 100v2. anybody listening?
good job !!!