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The amazing new Marigo Evolution Signature Mat
>Congrats Cooper! You managed to use most, if not all, of the popular audiophile descriptive phrases and terminology in a singe post! Respectfully, your post comes across as a shill for this product. You have three posts on Audiogon and two are... 
EE Minimax Plus DAC vs. Rega DAC
>Shakey - what's your reason for doubting the value of their shoot out?<Hmm...., where should I start?Stereomojo reads like a website cobbled together by fifth graders. No, actually they might do a better job.Atrocious spelling and grammar e... 
EE Minimax Plus DAC vs. Rega DAC
>Stereomojo did a DAC shootout last year. The original Minimax, in SS mode, was preferred over it's tube mode by the blind listening panel, which suprised them all.<You are joking, no? I would rather trust Consumer Reports with a DAC shootou... 
Best speakers in the 3000 -5000 range
Anyone looking for speakers in this price range should take a long hard look at that pair of GMA Continuum 3s here on Agon.Just MHO.....Shakey 
Subwoofer Suggestions ?
The Martin Logan Depth is the best sub I've ever used. Don't own one now, but have fond memories of it.Shakey 
Need Advice On A Network Music Player
The Touch + ouboard DAC makes some pretty sweet music. Also, the SB Touch is better controlled using the Ipeng app and your Iphone or Ipod Touch. This setup is much more user friendly than what Logitech gives you.The only mods I have done are turn... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
"ToneAudio Magazine just ordered some of these Latest BOSE 901's to review very soon !..."You have been crowing about this for weeks now here and on Audio Asylum. I will be glad when this review gets published so you can either have your day in th... 
Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne
It sounds like they only exist to be demoed at audio shows. Is this speaker like Sasquatch, only seen by the lucky few?Shakey 
Which makes more sense? - CD player vs SACD
Personally, I think you should scrap the cd and sacd thing and go with your choice of music server and DAC. This can certainly sound better than redbook cd from all but the most expensive players, and you can't beat the convenience and fun factor.... 
Which makes more sense? - CD player vs SACD
In 14 years you have only collected 70 seedees?This doesn't sound like your hobby......Shakey 
Is theRega Saturn a major upgrade over the Apollo
"Cambridge 840 is a nice choice as well."Indeed it is, if your preference is for flat, analytical sound, it is the player for you.Shakey 
Why do you Pick a Certain Speaker producer?
I like the sound of Green Mountain Audio speakers because of the coherence and natural sound. More like real music in your room instead of a stereo. First order xovers tend to sound like that.Shakey 
Mini Maggie System hurts to listen to
Maggies can sound very disappointing right out of the box, glad you gave them more time.Shakey 
Digital vs Analog output on CD players
All good points. However, my advice would be to sell the Rotel and the NAD and buy one device that is of higher quality and sounds better than either. This could be another stand alone player if you wish, or some sort of device to stream audio fil... 
Rotel RCD-1072 .... a DAC for improved sound ?
Buy the Cambridge Audio cdp if you value detail and clinical over natural sounding music. You have been warned.Shakey