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Grills ON or Grills OFF?
It's always SOMETHING!!! 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
It is no better than any other player. Just hyped more. I think it's 15 minutes of fame, is about up. 
Best new audio cables at a reasonable cost.
I can 'hear' cables...... let's all just think about that for a moment. Take it to it's logical conculsions and ultimate implications. 
Is there any truth to this question?
Curses, Foiled again. I thought for sure there would be just one answer. Is there anything on which all members agree? 
Does listening fatigue go away???
Make sure you are in the proper 'mood' for listening. 
Audiophiles for popular music ?
I don't think certain gear 'favors' one type of music over another. We 'hear' all this stuff, but to the gear it's all just electronic signals. Change the speaker / room relationship or the source if you don't like the sound. Gear is not alive! 
Blues, Jazz, Rock Violinists?
I have Regina Carter, Billy Bang and several by Grappelli.I love Grappelli, Billy Bang is good also. But Jazz violin is just not my thing. But they are great artists. 
Is there any truth to this question?
Another question to which I am looking forward to answers. Two in one day. Not bad. 
Who is your favorite jazz pianist
All of The Above!! 
Warm Rich Lush Speakers...Recommendations?
Robsker:Then based on your perspective these things,warm rich lush, are desirable in all speakers. At least that's what I would assume. I wanted to reply that everyone is looking for those qualities in a speaker. But I guess there is another persp... 
Toroidal vs. Non-toroidal Transformers
I have often wondered the same thing. SoooooooooToroidal transformers are more efficient than the cheaper laminated E-I types for a similar power level. Other advantages compared to E-I types, include smaller size (about half), lower weight (about... 
Warm Rich Lush Speakers...Recommendations?
"Does your recommendation have anything remotely related to the pair you are currently listing for sale?LOL"Well you are a fine one to talk. As a so-called 'dealer,' What are we to make of all your equipment opinions and recommendations? 
Warm Rich Lush Speakers...Recommendations?
Define: warm and Rich and Lush. I am not sure what these terms mean.Then, can a speaker sound warm rich and lush regardless of the music being played? 
what are your favorite movie soundtracks.
Anyone have an opinion on Monty Alexander? esp with Steel Drums. 
what are your favorite movie soundtracks.
Don't Mess with BILLThe Marvelettes