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laid back speakers
I second the Vandersteen nomination. I have a pair of 2Ci's and they are mellow, laid back, whatever you wish to call it. A very easy speaker to listen to and very forgiving of upstream electronics.Scottht, I'm intrigued by your suggestion of remo... 
Need quality flexible power cord for CD player....
I don't know how it compares in flexability to the Audience PowerChord, but the XLO Reference 2 Type 10A seems very flexible compared to other power cords I've used. It also has a reputation as being a good choice for digital, and my experiences w... 
Best Upgrade you had?
The most cost effective upgrade I ever made was dedicated power lines. 
Are "Redbook Only " CD players Obsolete?
Dennish,I'd like to see a list of the redbook only CD players that you have used in your comparison to the Marantz DV 9500. Considering your statement "at any price", I expect the list to be extemely long. 
Higher end Tubes for Ah Njoe Tjoeb 4000
I just received the Amperex 7308's from Kevin at Upscale Audio. They are much smoother with better bass than the stock tubes.