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Speakers that do pianos really well
Anyone have experience with Salon 2's and piano? 
Speakers that do pianos really well
Speakers that combine great mass (that is weight as in very heavy) along with dynamics and delicacy. 200 lbs is probably a minimum. Think of the mass of a grand piano-your speaker has to do the same thing. 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
As soon as adequate isolation is used from ac to digital and digital to analog. It's a magical transformation. Cheers. 
Redbook Digital Can Sound Great -- On Occassion
Try excellent isolation of your digital from ac power and excellent isolation of your digital from your analog side.You will be pleasantly surprised at the dynamics, detail+nuance that are in that favorite CD of yours. As they say, if you haven't ... 
Power supply caps
I second Michael Percy. He's been great. Knows his business.Send him an email and follow up in 4 days. he is busy-and I'm glad he is- great asset to someone like you. Take his advice because if he doesn't know-he won't say; but you'll have a hard ... 
Goodbye CD's
Kiwi, I think your point is well made. It is ever so. Ether is just that......I don't think there is a single 'non physical' thing that is collectible-or so far I haven't heard of one having value, unless we want to talk about one of the 3 unmenti... 
B&W 800 N & D Series - General Advice Needed
I listened to B&W 800's at a dealer.I was surprised how easily I noticed they were beingfed with dirty ac, even though the setup was Classe.At high volumes and well back in a nice large room the sound was very good, natural sounding. However w... 
Best Power Conditioner?
There is no such thing as "good AC power"in any Metropolis today. The grid is used to transportdigital signals and creates noise. Try a decent conditioner and let us know your findings. Post when you are trying it for some tips. 
Dedicated line w/ upgraded parts or power cond?
Interesting. 
mit magnum z III
Thenis. You haven't said a thing about your system or where you want the pc? Tell us more! Like to help. I have the Magnum AC2. Excellent for isolation/conditioning. Very clean and clear for digital. I also use the Oracle AC3-non networked. Excell... 
Classical, Spanish & South American Guitar Jewels
Yes. Paco Pena is also great. What are your favorite albums or ,today of course, CDs? 
best snack for listening?
A friend likes brownies dipped in rum, demerara or spiced.Too sweet for me. 
Best Power Conditioner?
Detlof I think the Cable Co has a variety of "loaners".How would you have your power line analyzed? 
Classical, Spanish & South American Guitar Jewels
I agree with you on Paco. I have a number of his older albums and "they rock". 
Power cords
I'm surprised you don't consider more options. How did you decide on these 2 options if you haven't heard them?