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Cream at Madison Square Garden
I mean can anything he's done since match the all out energy, compassion and technique of Wheels of Fire's Crossroads? 
Happy Birthday John Lennon
The Great Lie, how George Orwell rolls in his grave, and the way forward. 
Need help putting together a bedroom system
Our bedroom system isJolida JD100 CDPJolida 302B integratedMeadowlark Kestrel 2Harmonic Tech and Tara cablesPS Audio Humbuster 2Lovan standspure tube blissSteve 
Is the Jolida jd 100 as good as the dealers claim?
The Jolida is one of the best values ever. Musically satisfying, technically well-executed and the price is right. 
Power for Thiel 7.2
I know you guys will laugh but when I first got my Jolida 302B prior to finding the Meadowlark Kestral2s for a second system, I tried the 302B with the CS6 via the four Ohm taps. You know it didn't sound that bad and I was pleasantly suprised. Of ... 
Krell KBL or KCT, CAST cable or balanced cable?
David, yes you would, it's in the pre and amp circuitry, not the interconnect. 
Krell KBL or KCT, CAST cable or balanced cable?
I have heard both the Transparent and the Krell CAST cables in my system (KCT, 400cx) and there was no difference, as auditioned by myself, audiophile wife, and musician friend. Due to the current domain in which this connection works, high impeda... 
Speaker match for Jolida JD 202?
If you can find a used pair of Meadowlark Swifts or, even better, Kestrel 2s they will work great with the Jolida. 
What is the quietest preamp you've used?
Krell KCT but qualified as "dead quiet" in combination with a 400cx amp connected via CAST. 
Your Wish List for Reissue on Vinyl
Ditto on the Tull and Ambrosia (Somewhere I've Never Traveled) catalogs.I agree Jsujo, Relayer was always a bit dry but I hoped that maybe a little tweaking might warm it up a bit. 
Any opinions on PS Audio Power Plants
Clio09 I am in the process of moving to Oregon and everything, including my P300, is in storage. I'll check through some of my emails to see if I can track down that model number as I'm sure I ordered it online. Stay tuned... 
New Prima Luna Amp In Distress / Me Too
It is always a good idea to tap on the sides of new tubes with a pencil, only when they're cold, of course, in order to shake loose and settle any internal metallic "dust" that results from manufacture and that may have resettled on contact/conduc... 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
Beernut I thought you had a 302B. Perhaps I am mistaken. 
Amplifier Decision - Audio Research vs Krell
I am a very satsified Krell 400cx owner but in this particular case I agree the ARC will likely work best for you in this application. I am also a tube lover but I could not drive my Thiels with it. Happy listening. 
Can I put receiver and CD player on top of my sub?
NO! Bad! Shame!