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Sennheiser HD650 and ipod
Thanks Neal. What is the model number of the JDS? I've been using a Burson for home listening and had not thought of using the 650 with my iPod, so I gave it a try... 
For nearfield listening: which of these towers?
The Halide is great for what is does, but only does one thing, which is all I need for my desktop. At the prices you are looking at, there is fortunately/unfortunately very many speakers and DACs which are very good. 
For nearfield listening: which of these towers?
The Halide is terrific 
For nearfield listening: which of these towers?
I currently use the Vienna Haydn Grand for desk top - sounds great... 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
The pressure is building Ozzy, lots of us waiting for your report...I know Reno recommends and 8 day break in, at least for the .5 series... 
6 new Totem Hawks vs a used Wilson system?
Agree. If it's part of an upgrade path, then yes, if you love them absolutely buy them. 
For nearfield listening: which of these towers?
I initially replaced the Arro with the Quad 21L which I also quite like, and still use. 
For nearfield listening: which of these towers?
I have owned Bach Grand and Arro, used both in small room, SS integrated and no sub, and much preferred the Bach. The Arro impressed me very much at first, but much less so after a few weeks. 
Pass Labs Amp X350.5 or X350.8 anyone compare?
Interesting that the X350.8 loses 5 Class A watts, while the X250.8 gains 10 from 15 to 25 in Class A. 
6 new Totem Hawks vs a used Wilson system?
I'm sure there are lower priced electronics with which the Wilsons will sound very good, but is it worth $14,000 to buy speakers and not be able to fully appreciate and hear what they can do? 
New Yamaha a-s3000 and a-s2100 integrated amps ??
I've read lots of good stuff about the A-s2000 and the A-s500, I think the 2100 just came out and has meters. I still use a refurbished Yamaha CA-810 integrated. 
6 new Totem Hawks vs a used Wilson system?
If you end up buying the Wilson's, there may be a good chance you end up with some new electronics pretty soon... 
Sennheiser Momentum Break In Time
After 36 hours plugged into the radio, they already sound better. 
Rogue Speaker cable: Hard to believe??
I remember the firestorm some years back when someone suggested to a leading audio magazine that they publish the hearing test graphs of all their reviewers...my family doc has me use Debrox weekly, audiophile or not, ear wax can be a nuisance, an... 
6 new Totem Hawks vs Used Wilson set-up ?
If you find you like the Wilsons much more than the Totems, I believe a 2 channel Wilson system will sound far better than a six channel Totem system, but as you seem to know, not with your current electronics. So total cost then becomes significa...