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how much to $pend to claim i am an audiophile?
Swampwalker my apologies, beleive it or not I actually didn't even read your post. Great minds you know? 
how much to $pend to claim i am an audiophile?
Jetguy I hereby proclaim you an audiophile! Email me and I'll give you instructions on where to send you first year dues and get your address to mail your decoder ring. Welcome aboard! 
Anyone experienced JBL's K2 S9800?
Dean,My apologies, I just looked at the UltraAudio review, and the reviewer, Paul Messenger, is the same guy who did the HiFi+ review. Therefore I would assume that it's pretty much the same. That being said I really think that HiFi+ is a great ma... 
Will I notice the differance?
Get a used Rega Planet 2000 in the $500 range and spend the rest on music or new interconnects to hook up your cd player. You'll be very happy. 
Air space for McIntosh MC-275
I agree with Rgurney that setup sounds fine. Obviously check from time to time for overheating on the shelf above, but ventilation sounds more than adequate. The McIntosh recommendation is probably aimed more at less knowledgable consumers who may... 
Suggestions for a budget amp
What's your exact budget? 
Anyone experienced JBL's K2 S9800?
Dean,The HiFi+ K2 review is in issue no. 21, from January 2003. You should be able to order the issue online at www.hifiplus.com. Happy listening! 
Best MONITORS availables
Well speaking of monitors in general and not the specific brands you've mentioned, I own and truly love a pair of JMlabs Micro-Utopias. Great transparency and musicality, and really surprising bass. 
Anyone experienced JBL's K2 S9800?
If you haven't seen it there's a rave review of this speaker in HiFi+ magazine. I would guess the review is about a year old, it's a flat out rave so check it out. 
More reports-How many corrupted CD-R's with time?
Chazzbo dude you must be obsessed with CD-R's! Good luck with them and let me know how it turns out! 
1000.00 to spend what would you buy?
You should be able to find a used Bryston B60 integrated for around $7-800 or so. It's a truly great sounding little amp that puts out 60 watts per side and comes with that unbeatable, fully transferrable Bryston 20 year warranty. That leaves 2-30... 
Power cord for my Portal Panache?
Ryan,I put that exact MIT cord on my cd player and it sounds great! A really good deal for 60 bucks, try it both ways and see which you prefer. Happy listening! 
Double sets of speaker binding posts on Krell ?
Generally I beleive that if you can use four seperate cables for biwiring it's a good thing. It can be pricey in terms of wire but should give an upgrade in sound quality. 
SME Model 10 How much should I spend on speakers?
This is just me, but I would say first get the best source that you can, if to you that's the SME Model 10 then do it. However at that point I would suggest that rather than just assuming that you need expensive new speakers to keep up with your s... 
What to put between a Calypso a Mini Utopias?
I'm running a pair of Micro Utopias, pretty similar specs I think, with a 50 watt Graaf stereo tube amp. Great speakers and super easy to drive, I would say try tubes if you can.