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What companies have gone above and beyond?
Audio Research,Transparent Cable and Wisdom Audio 
Are you considering a Great Northern Sound Mod?
The Audio Society of Minnesota was fortunate to have Steve Huntley as a guest for our May meeting. We learned much from Steve and I left the meeting believing in his philosophy for product upgrades. His web site does not give detailed information ... 
ARC amps, Bias how often between replacing tubes?
It shouldn't need bias reset unless there is a component changed. I have not needed to re-bias my VT 200 except when a tube shorted causing a resistor and the power tube to need replacement along with one of the 6922's.I believe the replacement cy... 
Concord Jazz
Concord Jazz is a great label. Try "Monty Alexander at Maybeck." It's one of my favorite piano solo CD's. CCD-4658 
CD Player to match with ARC and B&W 802 Martix
Ditto to Joeldoss recommendation. I heard the arc CD3 at an Audio Society meeting and even though you may need to buy new it is a good value. It has a new and very superior transport and does not require purchase of an external DAC. If you are wil... 
What is the difference between MIT &Transparent?
Hi, I think Comfed Boy's statement is true but in just the reverse order. MIT was founded by folks who broke away from Transparent. Anyway, they both make excellent cables. I had a pair of WATT3/ Puppy 2's and they came with the MIT puppytails. I ... 
Anybody happy with high power Krell?
I had a krell FPB 300 and was very happpy with it. I used it to drive Magnepan 3.5R's. I's still have it except I decided to go with a tube amp. Buy the Krell used if possible. Save about half and still get a great product. Buy as new as you can t... 
how to upgrade this digital front end ?
Acouple suggestions. First I think you are wise to get the most from your red book CD's . The new foremat wars are not settled yet and unless you plan to dump all of your 44.1 CD's, get good playback equipment.I went from a Krell kps 25 i/l to a w... 
Beware of PayPal
The comments are interesting, but I have never had a problem with PayPal. It works just fine for me. Good Luck Guys 
what speakers do the best "disappearing act"??
Any speaker you put on your credit card and then fail to make payments for. ( just thought this needed a little humor).Of all the speakers I have owned , my current speakers, Wisdom Audio D-75's and prior speakers, Waveform Mach 17's both do an ex... 
CD Players with volume controls
Audiopath....Wadia is back in business. Check their web site. don't forget about the KRELL AND LINN single box cd's 
Which Line Conditioner?
Take a look at the PS Audio Power Plant units.