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Power Conditioners Recommendations
The new PS Audio conditioners have received some good press.Never tried them though.I use a relatively inexpensive Monster strip for everything but the power amp and it does seem to clean and tighten things up. 
Which makes the bigger difference?
Agree with Michael. 
What is the best doors album in your opinion?
I listen to "The Soft Parade" often. Its underrated. 
How many great CDs do you have?
"One gripe, is why do so many Top labels produce rubbish music"Pretty easy. Marketing and economics. TOp artist cost money. These labels target audiophiles that buy a recording for the same reason they buy equipment...because it sounds good and is... 
Jitter reduction, best device?
Pmi_guy,I think you are right.I suppose whichever devices do the re-clocking task best would work the best also. 
Jitter reduction, best device?
So back to the original question, which device is best, and why, please? 
Monitor speakers for Tube integrated?
Triangle Titus 202 might be had used for close to that. I think these would work very well with a tube amp. 
Outdated CD player
Lgoler, if there are no digital outputs, then you are out of luck. 
NO CES Updates???
Found this about Vegas + the economy in support of my theory:http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-luxury-vegas25-2008dec25,0,303714.story 
Causes of CD player skipping?
Wow, nice call Davehrab.I used to have a decent Sony player that I ditched when it developed a similar problem.Well, you learn something new everyday....I'll keep it in my hat for future reference! 
How many great CDs do you have?
Both statements are true. 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Reb,If it were me, I would try to get by with the standard drivers and use tip-in, tip-out of the tweeter to get the desired effect. I think you indicated at one point prior to getting the tweaked drivers that this had worked to some extent.If the... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
The switches on the Walsh 5's essentially allow +/- 3db adjustments in four ranges: low bass, mid bass, midrange and treble.These are for purpose of adjusting the response to room acoustics or personal hearing preference.Sounds like the new driver... 
NO CES Updates???
I suspect Vegas must really be hurting with this economy. They really went over the top, even for Vegas, over the last decade in regards to extravagance and expense. Maybe VEgas will now revert back to the older days when it was actually affordabl... 
What cartridges under $800 outperform DL-103R?
Acee,I think you should probably contact SOundsmith or other shop that services the 103s and go over it with them.