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Michael Fremer's system
I like fancy Chinese words. plenty of gear made over there, perhaps we should have more or perhaps less respect. If I live in that place I would be constantly tripping over power cords and I surely would forget where I put my martini.... 
What is your favorite budget audio component?
After thinking this over, I have forgotten my favorite cheap upgrade is this: My room was a little bit "hot" so I purchased a 5' X  9' rug. Using a couple of carpet tack strips which I nailed to the wall and into studs, I was able to hang the rug ... 
Soundstage........
addysonHow can a passive pre be DOA. Have you check to make sure the tubes are working? 
$20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch!
LOL............. 
$20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch!
Stargazer, get out of town, I thought that was my job. My old job. Though I am not a HiFi expert I certainly know a little bit about it. Jim X dealer 
Michael Fremer's system
Bad feng shui.... 
Soundstage........
EricIf you listen from 3 or 4 feet should you toe them in? 
$20K to spend on speakers…. . wait! There’s a catch!
BlindjimAfter drinking this over I have made my decision. Option 2, I am going to spend 20K for speakers that retail for 25K and the dealer is playing them on gear that is lower in quality then mine. Sounds like I have pretty damn good gear. I thi... 
What is your favorite budget audio component?
Your would be hard pressed to find a better budget pre amplifier then the deHavilland UltraVerve. Kara Chaffee the designer and yes she makes them by hand, and yes she can adjust the output to match for your amplifiers. As all of her products she ... 
Not much discussion around MBL
Pops and ProfTotally agree regarding transparency. I think it is more then that. Prof hit it on the head they sound " Right " singers who we have heard sound like they are supposed to sound, ditto for instruments, everything sounds right. I heard ... 
Transfiguration cartridges. What tube phono stages would you use them with ?
I have used the Transfiguration Phoenix. Paired it with the remarkable Zesto Audio Andros phono stage. Great bargain. Having used a number of other MC cartridges my impression was that Transfiguration has very high resolution without the brightnes... 
Not much discussion around MBL
PopsWhat do you like about the sound of the MBL's?JimSounds Real AudioMaybe I should pick up the line. 
I Find Primalunas Ugly. How about You? Is there an alternative?
Photo of the Jadishttp://www.bluebirdmusic.com/sections/integrateds.html 
BAT Vk55se or Atma-Sphere S-30 MK111 withal all the upgrades ?
I think the Atma-Sphere would add more speed, more transparency and larger sound stage, all of which I am told the Tektons excel at. JimNot a dealer for any of the mentioned products but have experience with the amplifiers. 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
geoffkait I think you are quoting Jesus arm't you. Don't think he made it to audio nirvana either. I might guess that many audiophiles feel like they have been on the cross.