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High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Ddraudt,You might also want to look into Hennie Bekker "Amani" African Tapestries and Hadouk Trio "Air Hadouk". I also enjo Hugh Masekela "Hope". All three very well recorded and dynamic. I always search out samples on the internet first, to make ... 
The most holographic Power Cord
Craig Hampel of CH Acoustic makes the X-20 power cord which is very good. I also agree that the Stealth or PAD or Elrod brand and Stage 111 Triton and Kraken are also winners. A lot depends on your budget. If you need to spend less look at the Mad... 
backup cd player
I was in a similar situation, I was without my CDP for six months while I waited for its return from repair. I picked up a new Oppo. It does sound good and I was able to slide it over into my video system which was an upgrade.Another really good C... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
I would highly recommend these to anyone that likes jazz.The music (and some vocals) are really well recorded. Phronesis album "Life to Everything”Kendrick Scott Oracle album “Conviction"David Kikoski “Standards” Cecile Mclorin Salvant album “Woma... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Calvinj,I’m enjoying your most recent music recommendations. The music (and some vocals) are really well recorded. I would highly recommend them to anyone that likes jazz.Phronesis album "Life to Everything”Kendrick Scott Oracle album “Conviction"... 
HiDiamond Diamond 3 XLR IC's - Burn-In Time?
http://www.audioexcellenceaz.comThis is the website where Ozzy's information came from. I included it because there is a lot more information and pictures at that website. 
Does an isolation transformer improve a power cable?
I totally agree with the comment Mikelavigne made regarding power filtration and the use of power cords. I have noticed that in my systems also. A very well made point. 
Infrasound???
Interesting, thanks. 
What would you use in this 11' x 16' x 9' room?
I see no reason that you could not set up your system in the same fashion as seen with your current system listed on Audiogon. Perhaps a little acoustic tweaking if necessary.BTW; nice looking system :-)! 
Does an isolation transformer improve a power cable?
IMO: The Isolation transformers should clean the AC line going to your audio outlets giving you a blacker background hence you hear more details in the music. The actual power cord can also inhance the sound. This is what I've been doing for power... 
HiDiamond Diamond 3 XLR IC's - Burn-In Time?
I own both the Aluminata and the HD 3 XLR interconnects. I use them in different systems. The HiDiamond products take between 300 to 500 hours to fully burn in. 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Calvinj,Thanks... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Calvinj; Bring it, with those music suggestions, the sooner the better, please!I can get 15% off through Sunday 12/29.Thanks... 
High Fidelity Cables CT-1designed by Rick Schultz
Calvinj,Thanks for the music suggestions:"Two Shade" by Gerald Clayton, "Alive" by Hiromi and "Saturday Morning" by Ahmad Jamal. I listened to a sample of them on the internet and then ordered them. I'm sure I will enjoy all three!The source I'm u... 
Does the Transport make a significant difference
I've owned a number of different CEC Transports and a CDP over the years (although I don't currently own one) and I have always found a special sound do to the belt drive system.Enjoy...