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What pets hang out with Audiophiles?
4 year old tri-colored Bassett Hound named Baxter.....sleeps about 20 hours a day. 
Speakers for the real world. Placement problems.
Check out the System Audio line of speakers. I use to own a pair and they are very easy to position and sound amazing. System Audio is a Danish company and not too well known in the states but there are a few dealers. Good luck. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Twl....Gipiemme, Nisi, Nuevo Record....haven't heard those names in a long time. Now it is carbon fibre, titanium and ultralite clinchers. I am surprised how many AudiogoN members are cyclists....good to know. 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Data....very very sorry to hear about your son.Yesterday I was out for a 60 mile bike ride with a local club...like Clueless I too raced when I was younger (8 seasons) and find cycling to be a great passion. About 10 miles into the ride we rode up... 
With Wadia, pre-amp or no pre-amp
Thanks so much Wehamiltion for the great information on the 301!!! 
With Wadia, pre-amp or no pre-amp
Wehamilton....I have owned an 850 and as mentioned above currently own an 860x. Could you please comment on your experience with the new 301. All I have heard is that it has the potential to be the next killer cd player. Thanks....John (jla) 
With Wadia, pre-amp or no pre-amp
After experimenting w/ various pre-amps I keep going back to my Wadia 860x directly connected to my Audio Research VT-50. The resolution is outstanding (especially the low end), quick, quite and clean presentaion. You may find that w/ a pre-amp th... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Current Car: 2002 BMW 330i SportFuture Car: BMW M5Dream Car: 1956 Mercedes SLR Roadster 
Joe's Garage V.S. Broadway
One of Zappa's best works...and there are many. I wish I would have seen him live with that line-up. 
Singer Songwriter John Mayer
Glad you liked it Glen......take care. 
Wadia 861 or Aero Capitole MK1?
Have heard them both and they are the cream of the crop.....however I prefered the Wadia 861. 
Best XLR cable for Wadia 850?
I have had good luck with Harmonic Tech Pro Silway Mk II as well as Cardas Golden Reference with my Wadia 860x. Good luck.... 
Best sounding CD player for 6,000.
I would also check out the Wadia 860x and 861 CDP's. Very musical units with great functionality. 
need help choosing line condtioner
The Blue Circle BC85.1 is a great line conditioner. The unit retails for around $800. See if you can pick one up used. You won't be disapointed. 
Best looking / worst looking amps & preamps
I like the looks of the Graff SET amplifiers made in Italy...absolute works of art. I also like the more utilitarian estetics of the Audio Research gear (silver only). The Hovland amp and pre look very impressive as well. I don't care for the gold...