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Are you an Audiophile?
Wikipedia says an audiophile is:An audiophile, from Latin audio[1] "I hear" and Greek philos[2] "loving," is a hobbyist who seeks high-quality audio reproduction via the use of specialized high-end audio electronics.[3][4] Audiophiles prefer to li... 
Need a SACD/Redbook player
Modwright Sony 5400 Full Tube Mod...that's what I would buy and I am going to when I can afford one. 
best wood for speaker cabinets ? oak,cherry, balti
When I first got into the high-end business, many years ago and started to meet the designers, I was told by many that you should never build a speaker completely out of solid wood. That was over thirty years ago, but I think the principals/rules ... 
Sonic Frontier or Modwright 9.0SE for Aragon Amp
I was a Sonic Frontiers dealer and have owned the SFL-1, ( and many other SFI pieces).While the SFL-1 was indeed a very nice unit, it's not in the same league as the Modwright. The 9.0 Sig was one of my favorite preamps that I have ever owned.IMHO... 
Best 6SN7 Pre Amp tubes?
I did "almost" the same thing as Zman. I started with the Black Treasures, then when to the Sophias in my LS100.Had I started with the Sophias, I probably would have stopped looking, but I also really like the BT alittle more. I bought my BT's, (a... 
New Music?
The Cowboy Junkies album of Vic Chesnutt covers is called "Demons", not "Oh Death". It's the second volume in the Nomad series and indeed is wonderful. The third volume "Song in my Meadow" is due out in October...can't wait! BIG Junkies fan here. 
New Music?
I second the Gillian Welch album above. The new John Hiatt "Dirty Jeans and Mudslide Hymns" is very good also. 
What Are The Best 12AT7's and 12AX7's?
What tubes are in there now? I am a Mullard man, so I always recommend the Mullards for most applications. I get these from Kevin at Upscale Audio.http://www.upscaleaudio.com/products/Mullard-CV4024-%7B47%7D-12AT7.htmlhttp://www.upscaleaudio.com/p... 
How Long Ago Since You Cried Listening To Music?
Shawn Colvin's "I've Never Seen Blue Like That Before" always brings me to tears...just beautiful. 
Speakers that are RAP music proof
Bose makes a pro version of the 901 called the 802. They will play VERY LOUD. You can get them with or without subs.Actually, even the 901's with some subs would do quite well. 
Upgrading Modifying Kora Hermes DAC Op Amp-Switch
I still have my Kora Hermes and I too would like to know what Steve charged you for the mods? 
Grace f-10 moving coil
Actually Sumiko was the importer for Grace. Grace was manufactered by Shinagawa Musen Company LTD in Tokyo, Japan. 
If you could bring back one great artist that has
Buddy Holly 
It's Sunday afternoon...what wax is on your table?
Nina Simone-Here Comes the Sun and To Love Somebody on 4 Men with Beards.10,000 Maniacs-In My Tribe on Mobile Fidelity Silver SeriesRod Stewart-Gasoline Alley on Mobile Fidelity Silver Series 
Why are Pass such a good match with Maggies?
Crap loads of power and control, with finesse.