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How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
Tbg- according to George the unit is powered by a switch mode power supppy. The noise level on these supplies can increase jitter in digital equipment. Just like your CDP, upgrading this supply, switching to a linear power supply or battery power ... 
How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
sorry, question meant for Tbg.So,Tbg have you upgraded or replaced the SMPS in the RealityCheck? 
How come there is no thread on the RealityCheck?
Tvad- have you upgraded or replaced the SMPS in the RealityCheck? 
Personal amp evolution
Update- 1966 to 2005:Lafayette Solid State Int.Amp,Olsen Tube Rec.,Pioneer SA-9100, Kenwood L07-Ms,GAS Son of Ampzilla,GAS Ampzilla II,Threshold 400A, Marantz 8b,ARC D-76,ARC D-150A,ARC D-79A, Futterman OTLs,Rappaport Amp-1,Quicksilver MS-190,Elec... 
What 4 or 5 sacds should I have?
Warren-Telarc SACD-63598- Geri Allen -The Life of a SongDave Holland,Bass and Jack Dejohnette.drumsBest best DSD recording I've heard.Aloha,Dan 
Jessica Williams
For you folks in the Bay Area:Nov 3, 2005, Thursday, 8pm: a rare appearance in San Francisco, CA: The Piedmont Piano Company, 660 Third Street, between Townsend and Brannan. $20 suggested donation, refreshments included. Call 1 415 543 9988 for re... 
Your Top 5 Sax Players?
I agree with Bombaywalla, that Art Pepper belongs among the all time best, along with the living legend Charles Lloyd.It's also nice to have so much new talent to enjoy like:Chris Potter, Eric Alexander, Vincent Herring and SteveSlagle. 
Best digital cable to audition?
"Stealth Varidig Sextet!! No other digital cable achieves the musical reality as the Sextet does."Kuzibri - Does your your transport and dac have transformers on the digital outputs/inputs? If so, do you know what brand they're using? 
Lamm ML 2.1 SET vs ASR Emitter II, DartZel
Dbk- Which amp/speakers did you decide to buy? 
Lamm ML 2.1 SET vs ASR Emitter II, DartZel
Crozbo- Having corresponded with HP over the years, I agree the ASR review demonstrates his continued enthusiasm for listening to music.If the ASR is as good as HP, Owl and you say, I'd gladly get a new rack to hold all it's parts. 
Lamm ML 2.1 SET vs ASR Emitter II, DartZel
Cytocycle- based on Owl's comments maybe an Emitter I or the Emitter I Exclusive is all you need, and should fit your rack. 
Lamm ML 2.1 SET vs ASR Emitter II, DartZel
I was wondering when someone would post about the ASR amp.If old HP says it revolutionary, I'd take the time to giveit a listen. I like the idea of less boxes, less interconnects, less power cords...etc.Since as you point out, the VR-7 and Wilson ... 
Watt Puppy 7s/Maxx 2s
Take a look at Cytocycle's system, he can help you with theWatt Puppy 7s amp question. 
"The Ground" by Tord Gustavsen Trio. Anyone heard?
Here's anthoer new ECM- Marc Johnson- Shades of Jade 
Jazz Recommendations.
I would direct them to try some of the CD on this list: www.jazzwithbobparlocha.com/top40/