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Esoteric DV-60
What exactly is "wrong polarity" and how did you figure out this was a problem. You have done a total 180 in your comparisons? I am a little confused, please elaborate? 
The best DAC for the money
Electrocompaniet, I have compared it to Audiomeca's Enkinathus X and Levinson'e 360. A great upsampling dac for the money. 
Best female vocals on CD
I don't know about the absoulte best,but if you like a great mix of vocals,piano,orchestra and precussion, then Vanessa Carlton's "Be Not Nobody" is great. It works well for auditioning equipment,especially speakers because it is a great recording... 
B & W N802's Vs Revel Studios Vs. Mezzo Utopias
I am running a Mark Levinson 336 amp,Levinson No.37 transport and 360S Dac,with a Pass Labs X1 pre amp. Cable selection too numerious to mention.Kenan 
B & W N802's Vs Revel Studios Vs. Mezzo Utopias
I have owned the 802's within the last 6 months. I had them for two years in my home. I also had the Montana XP's and the Mezzo Utopias,all in my home for several months. To get the B&W issue out of the way,they are not even close to the Mezzo... 
best CD transport available?
dCS Verdi is the very best transport,a close second is Levinson,the No. 37 is very good for the money,the 31.5 is stunning. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
JM Labs Grande Utopia Beryllium's are the best speaker on the planet. I just returned from an audition in NY and all of the hype is warranted,they have outdone themselve once again.