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Is Wadia 861se close to the best?
Kocsis- if there's any question in your mind about the861SE's performance, then wait for the Spectral.The Spectral won't need a $3K GNS mod to make it sound good.If you've got $10K and can't wait check out the Theta Gen VIII. 
Best stand mounted monitors
Another stand mounted speaker to check out,is the Wilson Benesch Arc. 
Subwoofer Amp Recommendations
The Crown CT series are great subwoofer amps. 
SACD Opinions: Gimmick? Like it? Don't? Why?
Sean- I'm not fan o J.P.M., but his article makes me thinkthat we haven't heard the true potential of 24/192 PCM recording yet. Due to Sony/Philips' financial muscle, there's been more focus on SACd by hi end equipment makers.I'm looking forward t... 
SACD Opinions: Gimmick? Like it? Don't? Why?
Gimmick?- www.iar-80.com/page17.html 
Your 5 Stupendous SACD vs Redbook
Proy- just wondering, how SACDs did you own before you got the DAC6?Interesting that EMM Labs' website doesn't listany list reference recordings, but they do have JTinn.Anyhow here's some good music on SACD:Jaco Pastorius Big Band-Word of Mouth Re... 
Carver Pro ZR1600
Eldartford- I highly recommend you pick up some Neutrik Speakon NL-4FC cable connectors for you speaker connections. The CarverPro is set up to accept these. They cost about $5@ and are easy to install.I think waiting to get a handle on the amps b... 
What can i do to make my tube preamp sound warmer?
The line stage preamp has some type of coupling caps.AudioNote oil in paper caps will warm things up. 
Stuck in a Rut
I agree with Newbee, if you're into Jazz, I can't understandhow you could be bored with all the great new music being released.Check out www.jazzwithbobparlocha.com/stuff/cds.html. Bob'stop 25 list is full of killer stuff.If you like jazz & ro... 
I need a live great recording
Kurt Elling- Live in Chicago 
Jazz in San Francisco
After you hear the good doctor at Yoshi's, go to 256 Columbus Ave. to the new recently reopened Pearl's. Great music, food & drink. If you're into trios, try to catch Frank Jackson. 
How much does your system retail for?
It was $499. for my Bose Wave Radio/CD, but I did get free shipping. I'm planning to upgrade the PC and install solar power, so I can get rid of that ugly orange 100' extention cord that goes to the generator. 
Lost in Speaker Cable Land - $350 Budget
Look for some used Sumiko OCOS cables, or strech yourbudget for Audience Au24s.PS- If frustration sets in and you have to go to Home DePod- look for some 12 gauge Thhn Colonial machine tool wire.  
192/24 dvd audio releases?
I contacted Classic Records, who said they wouldbe releasing five 192/24 recording by the end theyear. 
Need more info on the Electron Kinetics Eagle-7A
Rick- one final thought- if you have a multimeter, check the DC offset in the right channel of the 3150, If it's off(should be as close to 0 vdc as possible) or not stable(compare it to the left channel), it could be interacting with servo crossov...