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Cable Recommendations
Try the Von Schweikert Master Built line. They are simply amazing across the price spectrum. I have tried lots of the top name cables and I can tell you these are the best I have tried in my system. The cables were designed in conjunction with Dep... 
In need of a powercord
Try the Von Schweikert Master Built line. They have various price points that would fit a variety of budgets. These are great performers. 
Power cord recommendation for DAC
Try the Von Schweikert Master Built Purple Line. This is the entry level into the line but they do a wonderful job. 
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
I have tried many of the cables listed in this post but the best I have tried to date are the Von Schweikert Master Built Standard power cords (made in conjunction with Dephi Aerospace). They simply bested everything else I have tried. Importantly... 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
I am going to have a Eastern Electric DAC Plus with the level 2 modifications-$2K mod with Hynes regulators hand built in Scotland)to demo. It might be the only one completed at this time, not sure. I should have it this Friday and will have it fo... 
Experiences w/ Lampizator level 2?
I have been researching to maybe replace my PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC MKII. Has anyone heard of any comparisons? I believe it was Darby at Stereomojo who said the level 4 was phenomenal. 
Metrum Octave versus Eastern Electric DAC
Has anyone compared the Eastern Electric DAC Plus with Dexa Discrete Op amp to the PS Audio PWD MKII?? I am considering making a change but would like some feedback. 
Bob Carver 180 Mono-blocks perform superbly
Sorry for the delayed response. Life has been happening big time. I love these amps more than ever. I don't have anything negative to say about them. I believe to date they are some of the finest mono-blocks ever made and the value is stunning. 
Best Tube Pre-Amp under 4K
I own the First Sound MKIII tube pre-amp. I am considering replacing it but want to go up in performance and musicality but not in price. Has anyone owned the First Sound MKIII or high model in the First Sound and found something better? 
VR-5 Anniversary VS Sasha
I purchased an "upgraded" a pair of Von Schweikert vr-35's which are 8K retail and will say that they will compete with speakers in the 20K+ range and do it quite easily. They are very "musical', not sterile and overly detailed and have lots of th... 
Good speakers under 10K.
I own the Von Schweikert vr-35 (with some upgrades)and they are simply outstanding. 
Parasound A23
I owned the A23 a few years back. It is a nice amp and the cost is right. You can't go wrong. 
How to "break-in" new speakers??
When I purchased my first Harley Davidson motor cycle the salesman told me to ride it the first day the way I intended to ride it after break in. I think the same is true with speakers. 
Good speakers under 10K.
I can provide some feedback about Von Schweikert, Tyler Acoustics and Usher if your interested. 
Acoustic Zen or Tyler Acoustics or Dunlavy
Chipbyrd I owned the D1's but now own the Von Schweikert vr-35's. I can provide some feedback if you like.