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Not Another NuForce thread......
Guidocorona,Well said. 
New Musical Fidelity A1008
Hi Reb1208,Now? 
New Musical Fidelity A1008
Hi Reb1208,I suggest you wait one more day and then invite the MF bashers. It might be better than nothing and I'm curious too. 
Naim amplification with quad ESL
My audition of this combo was too long ago to be useful, but there is one well established dealer in Chicago that highly recommends Naim with Quad. 
Audio Note DAC 5
"It's better to buy DAC 5 than spend 50k on hooker costing 10k/a night.At least in my book." Audiobb, You have a sensible book, however, I suspect that many people who buy "best of class" or maybe I should say "most expensive of class" luxury ite... 
Power Conditioners Suited to Digital Front End
Hi Pubul57,I understand your reluctance to spend money on a power conditioner, but if I'm reading you right, you'll spend it if it's worth it. That said, if you can find some way to audition a "Walker Velocitor" it might be what you're looking for... 
Break in period
Hi Sunny,I'm sorry I can't offer any help but I own the CJ Premier 11a-17LS combo and have been wondering how significant a step up the new CJs are. Have you listened to any of the older stuff? I hear the new gear if faster which would be good for... 
Is Kora Cosmos an upgrade from CJ Premier 11a
Thanks Aball.AudioFeil, Do you have an opinion on the question. I would like to hear it. 
Best movies last two years
" Actually I thought the grotesquerie of "Sin City" became it's own sort of poetry" Biomimetic, I couldn't agree with you more and didn't mean to suggest otherwise. Concerning Mickey, need you say more? No you needn't. 
Best movies last two years
"Sin City" A movie that should be watched more than once for it's subtleties to rise through the grotesque. Mickey Rourke was excellent. 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Hi Jamiehughburr,I've been a busy beaver sampling these single malts and there is nothing IMHO that stands up to the Islay stuff, particularly Laphroaig. Are you a "friend of Laphroaig"? Do you have a plot? I'm at plot#284343 
Verity Parsifals to Von schweikert VR4 Gen III ??
Hi Royy, Getting that upgrade itch, hugh? Go for it, but not with the Parsifals. IMO you could pair those babies with a better amp. One of many possibles: Art Audio Adagio. Happy Easter. 
Amp s to drive JM Lab Diva Utopia Be
I thought the Pathos TT had good synergy with the Divas. If you want more power, consider the Inpol 2. 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Curriemt11-Sir, my hats off to you, you certainly know how to tweak. I'll take your advise in full. Thanks. 
Does it / Do they pass the wife test? Speakers
When it comes to equipment/speakers that look as good as they sound, atleast to the female gender, think Italian or French. My JM Lab Mini Utopias have always been well received by women. If you're willing to consider used, the Minis are smaller t...