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Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval 8...OMG!!
I'm a fan of Analysis Plus also.I have a pair of their ICs that I'm not using at the moment but am going to hang on to them just in case they will fit in perfectly once again down the road. 
BEST FEMALE VOCAL EVER
Mavis Staple 
SACD Player--Do you use it and feel you'd replace it if it broke?
I agree with Tom.With a really good dac redbook  gets  very close to SACD sq. 
What do you consider "loud" for your system?
When Jump into the Fire is playing I want the whole house to rattle:-) But loud for me is 85 decibels usually. 
Interconnect recomendations, ~$500 new or used, RCA...
Last week I tried a pair of Wire World Eclipse 8 ics between my Tubadour dac and pre and am very impressed.It seems to be eliminating noise that I wasn't aware was there.Details that were vague are now very clear.The old saying about a clear pane ... 
Tammy Holt ......She's what holds it all together.......Never gives up
Totally agree!Tammy is the best:-) 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
Wire World Eclipse 7,Black Sands Violet 
Hi-Fi Lo-Fi
I guess my point is that Audiogon is a great way to learn about good equipment. Then one needs to exercise patience until a good buy comes along.This ^^^^ I learn so much reading on this site.With no shops nearby I'm very appreciative of the membe... 
My beloved CDP finally bit the dust
Latest update:I found the culprit that was adding that smidgen of harshness - a softly crackling tube in my amp.After replacing it all was well but....It still was a little flat sounding after 50 hours.Maybe better cabling?I bought a pair of Wire ... 
Echo in the Canyon (documentar movie)
I think I need to see that!I read the book "Laurel Canyon" which was excellent .It was packed with stories and anecdotes from interviews of the artists and their friends who lived there during that period. 
15 AMP or 20 AMP Power Conditioner.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Legrand-White-20-Amp-Duplex-Commercial-Outlet/1000003392A 15amp wall receptacle will not accept a 20amp plug.If the line runs from a 20amp breaker you could install a new 20amp receptacle in place of the 15amp receptacle. 
Anybody know what happened at JOB...
For what it's worth,I had a STA200 with a Rogue tubed pre and it was dead quiet.But I do have a dedicated line and no dimmers in the house at all.I do have a friend with dimmers that cause hum unless they are turned off even though they don't shar... 
How To Proceed With Room Treatments
If you send GIK photos or even a sketch they will recommend where to start.It's a free service.There is a lot of information to read and learn on their website.The panels are returnable also.I did my room for about $800 and I also have pictures on... 
Have I gotten complacent?
Layla was an 'Ode to Boyd' as most of us know;) 
Have I gotten complacent?
I'm done too,unless something breaks.When my CD player bit the dust a couple of months ago I was more annoyed than excited about auditioning new gear.I just want to kick back and enjoy now,maybe a tweak or two once in a while.We can enjoy our hobb...