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Granny says heah.
I checked out the link. I might have to get a pair of those ear extensions, especially if they come in marvelously hip colors.I don't think I'd wear them in public though, there would be too much explaining to do. 
Are We All Going Mad?
Without actually experiencing what this unit does or doesn't do, this discussion is purely speculation. 
Are We All Going Mad?
First, I know absolutely nothing about the unit in question. However, many other Acoustic Revive products have been found to be effective so I wouldn't dismiss this one out of hand. Seems that most of the Acoustic Revive products are at least wort... 
Mozart Piano Concertos
I attended a concert where Uchida played a Mozart piano concerto (don't remember which one) with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Fabulous! 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
I was listening to the Japanese SHM-CD Dire Straights "Brothers In Arms" the other day. This is IMO close to a perfect album. 
Favourite ECM Titles
Forgot to mention, I find some of the Paul Motian CDs interesting as well. 
Favourite ECM Titles
How about Marcin Wasilewski/Trio and January CDs, pianist for Tomasz Stanko?Also like most of the early ECM Metheny. 
Been listening to The Beatles ...
76doublebass,There's an insane amount of related information at the Steve Hoffman site. More than I can wade through. 
Suggestions for DAC isolation?
I'm trying 4 Herbie's Tenderfooters between the DAC and maple platform for starters. 
Suggestions for DAC isolation?
I've been through a lot of digital cables in my day. Right now I'm happily using a Kubala Sosna Emotion 1.5m XLR cable that I bought used here on Audiogon. I'm not sure how critical it is with the Berkeley though. 
Suggestions for DAC isolation?
Very interesting Richard_stacy, thanks.It is a Berkeley Alpha DAC. Any other users?I like the sound quality of this DAC, one of the best I've heard, so no plans to get rid of it. 
Suggestions for DAC isolation?
You're making me think maybe it should be checked out. Still plenty of warranty time left on it. Thanks! 
MFSL cd's vs. Redbook cd's
I agree with Corby, the sound quality of older MFSL CDs is quite variable. Some are excellent while others just didn't quite make it, duds?. Not sure if there's any guidance available other than trial and error.The recent MFSL releases that I've h... 
Any opinion on Kharma Grand Reference Digital Cabl
Buy a used Kubala-Sosna XLR Emotion digital cable, they show up here occasionally, and be done with it. I have tried many digital cables over the years and this one tops or equals them all, and for a relatively reasonable cost used. Of course, YMM... 
Why don't gold based cable fans try Synergistic
"So, I believe that short term blind tests of unfamiliar cables in an unfamiliar system are a waste of time."I couldn't agree more. IMO: Blind tests of cables are only significant over an extended period of time in a familiar system. There's just ...