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Linn Klimax vs. Jeff Rowland Model 12?
Danielk141, for what it's worth, I drive an Acura 3.2TL :) 
5 most overrated movies ever......
This is pretty funny. Several of those mentioned I like a lot (Gladiator, Apollo 13, Fargo, Unbreakable, Memento)Here's my most overrated list:Crouching Tiger - Hidden DragonCitizen KaneAnything by Woody AllenA Clockwork OrangeThe Mummy 
Which Plasma screen has the most neutral colors?
I haven't seen the Runco, but at my local dealer the Pioneer was considerably better than the Panasonic or Sony models. 
Linn Klimax vs. Jeff Rowland Model 12?
Y'all had better get used to switchers. They're the wave of the future. International regulations and cost concerns will make switchers increasingly popular. This reminds me of the when front wheel drive cars came out and all the rear wheel drive ... 
Mods : Fools Gold or the Real Thing
Sugarbrie, actually Sony would probably have a far easier time getting the Black Gate caps than Stan. I am an electronics engineer and have always worked for small companies. One of the most frustrating things working for a small company is you ha... 
CD player with best dynamics?
Thanks for the recommendations. Any opinion on how the Levinson 390S stacks up to these players dynamics-wise? 
Difference between JRDG Synergy II and Synergy IIi
It was the Chord CPA 2200. 
Difference between JRDG Synergy II and Synergy IIi
I have a Synergy IIi mated to a Model 10 amp. It doesn't seem to have any sonic signature of its own in my system. I can go directly from my DAC to the amp and it sounds the same as DAC to pre-amp to amp. At the dealer where I bought it, I could t... 
Amp for Paradgim Studio 100
A used Levinson amp with Audioquest cables might do the trick. Both are neutral throught the bass and mids with a slight roll-off of the highs. Or, you could try tubes. 
Levinson 390s vs Mephisto II
Thanks, Jtinn. I didn't know it would operate with the cover open. 
Levinson 390s vs Mephisto II
Jtinn, what do you mean by sounding better with the drawer open?By the way, whatever CD player I buy will be used with Rowland Model 10 and Synergy IIi and Soliloquy 6.5s. 
Is the Mephisto II reliable?
Thanks to all that responded. You have allayed my fears. Thanks for the technical explanation, Slawney. Now it makes sense why they put the tracking control on the unit. 
Jeff Rowland Amps?
Linkster, was your experience on the same day, with the same equipment, etc.? If so, I'd like to hear the Accuphase. What about instrument tonality and transient speed? I've heard the Accuphase can be a little dark and kind of buttery-smooth which... 
Personal speaker evolution
1977-Infinity Qa (parents using them now, still sound great)1984-ADS L1290 (destined for the basement system after remodeling)2001-Soliloquy 6.5Bought them all new. It took a long time to beat the ADS's but the Soliloquys finally did it. 
Jeff Rowland Amps?
Aron, a couple of months ago I was shopping for a new amp. I had already listened to several SS and tube amps and was at a dealer that carried Classe' and Rowland, both well respected brands. I went there thinking I might buy the Classe' CAM-200s ...