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value question
Quarter to a Buck for each box set depending on condition. 
Worth Going to 'THE SHOW' IN NYC IN APRIL
Waldorf is solid 4-star hotel and it should be pretty kneat there. However the smaller list indicates the number of manufacturers and dealers that can afford to run the show in Waldorf. 
Some tables have soul and some not
Huh Nandric, Your country is just a tiny portion. Always these big boyz need to see their "toyz" in action how they work LOL! 
Some tables have soul and some not
The religious meaning of soul is the main misconception on this discussion alais from political rave act that definitely needs an intermission or coda. 
Aronov LS9100 monos - upgrade to VTL Deluxe 300?
Not sure how's Deluxe 300, but most of VTLs tend to have shortest tube life and in addition heavy PCB damages if the tube is blown during operation. I think your best best for high-power amp will be Carver Silver 7. 
Anyone heard about
It's a Gryphon material that has parameters close to super-conductivity. You can wiki- it.The large downside of this material that it can't be used as semi-conductor which would limit its applications in the world of audio and electronics. 
What is "low ball"
The main point is not to be frustrated either way: a) if the offer is to lowb) if the seller would ask not to low-ball(it does not guarranty that the low ball won't be offered)c) your personal opinion on what is really low-balland please remember:... 
Mapleshade modified monitoes
moni-toes? interesting. i've never heard any kind of toes especially moni-toes.intriguing indeed how they should sound. 
Speakers and ceiling..
AHA!I've had the SAME problem hearing a subterranian bass in different room but not in the listening room.What is the distance from the rear wall? I had this problem percistent up until I moved mine at least 3' away from the rear wall. 
Upscaling Speakers, Downscaling Amp...What to Do?
Orpheus10,Marakanetz, mid-fi and 3D soundstage don't even go in the same sentence.I do have my personal doubts on that statement. I have 1996 Aerial 10t speakers driven with mid-fi Class T Sunfire SRA(250wpc/8Ohms continuous power) and can't stop ... 
Speakers and ceiling..
Where did you get speaker cloth from? What price? Please share. Drop ceiling with speaker cloth seems to be super great acoustic treatment idea. It may realy look like lack of power or just speaker limitations.THANKS! 
Speaker Cover Cloth?
I would suggest building box-cabinette around speaker with pad-locked door.If you need to listen you can open the cabinette and enjoy the music while your eye is on your system. 
Upgrading coupling capacitors on EAR 834p
removing coupling caps and diverting DC component to the ground is even more interesting DIY project. this one require using various diodes. 
Converting cables to ICs
1. I don't care about markings. I would only care if the price is right.2. I don't think that you'll bring a value to these wires if you convert them to ICs. 
Some tables have soul and some not
Yup,Stretching the budget for this upgrade. Choice of cartridges with such phono is unlimited and my hands are itching to rewire tonearm to 5-pin stereo-balanced. I've also heard that 5-pin stereo-balanced interface transfers sole(from turntable) ...