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Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
Vienna Acoustics speakers, JL Audio fathom sub and KURO flat panel. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
OK HonestI:I'll bite. So did you marry her? 
The Cyclicality of Black Vs Silver
My current system is pretty much all black. Except my speakers, they have a cherry wood finisgh.My prior system was pretty much all silver. At the time I never seemed to mind the silver but now much prefer the black. For me I like the subdued, und... 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
1. Vienna Acoustics speakers.2. JL Audio fathom sub. 
Vienna Acoustics sounded terrible at Magnolia
They are a location sensitive speaker. 
Best way to clean speakers
I use a high quality paint brush that has soft bristles. The brand name is "Purdy (sic)." 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Thank you Rgd for your explanation of "shill." 
Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grand + Bel Canto C5i vs..
Lajollabiker:1. I hope I'm not too late. Sand or fill is not recommended for the Grand line of speakers. Sand or fill was recommended for the prior line -- prior to the "Grand" line. This line had no specific moniker such as the "Grand." They were... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Mitch4t:What's a "shill?"Thanks. 
"Whatever Happened To The Audiophile?"
Loomisjohnson:I also read the npr article and was surprised at the $200 million figure as well; but I have no hard numbers. Just seems like from being in this hobby and actively attending audiophile events and field trips, etc. that the industry w... 
Why so little Primare gear on A'gon? Bad rep?
Ifx:Vienna Acoustics 
Considering analog...but nervous
Raquel:Enjoyed reading your detailed response to the OP. But holy molee (sic) when I noted your comment that the entry level VPI HW-16.5 retailed for $650, I thought it was a typo. So I went to VPI's web site and you were right. The current retail... 
Best Hobby related purchase of 2010
Foster_9:I'll do my best to explain.Calibrator: Jeff MeierCompany: Accu CalWeb Site: http://www.accucalhd.com/pricing.htmThe website address takes you to the specific services Jeff performed. This link takes you to a pricing guideline. Go to the A... 
Which purchase tipped you into nirvana.
When I purchased my first pair of quality speakers -- Vienna Acoustics Mozart Grands. 
Best Hobby related purchase of 2010
I'd say it was a toss up between 2 purchases.1. An EAR 834P phone stage. Replaced an onboard phono stage that I had been using and it made a difference. I bought it partly because I knew that if I didn't do something to improve the audio experienc...