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Von Schweikert VR-4 GEN.III SE -VS- VR-4 JR?
The VR4sr's retail for $8k/pair. 
CD pcm to ................SACD dsd "Wish List"
We may get the Beatles with MJ's current legal battle!As for me I'd like to see Wilco, Radiohead, Rosanne Cash, U2 and the rest of the Pink Floyd catalog. Who knows if it will ever happen, but it is nice to dream- the selections I choose I feel th... 
"It doesn't impress you at first..."
I agree with the "living" with ideology, only because it has been my experiences. The best components I have found don't blow you away upon initial listen, but its the fact they do nothing wrong and it takes a while to get used to. I have also fou... 
Best of Audiogon Members
Trelja- You do know who Sluggo was, right?? 
Who's got the best user name?
Albert- I am dying over here, now that was some funny Dogpile 
Who's got the best user name?
I laugh everytime I see Loose, and the phrase he puts in front of it. 
Best of Audiogon Members
Mikelavigne, Lakefrontroad, Mes, Gladstone, Jayctoy to name the few that come to mind with out any thought.Pro's who I have learned a lot from Albertporter, Twl, Tok20000, Geoff_Kait and most influential person on my system Jtinn- with every sugge... 
What CD player to buy?
Resolution audio CD50 or CD55 if you can afford it there Opus player is better yet. They offer a tremendous value in today's market. Also the Audio Aero Prima and if you can swing it the Audio Aero Capitole mkII. And depdending on your definition ... 
Magnepan 3.6R vs. 2.7QR
Nealhood- What is your experience with modified 3.6's? Judging the fact your considering upgrading to them you have NO experience with them and are making very uneducated assumptions on the level of improvements from modifications. Look inside, se... 
Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
Can't believe this came back from late 01(hard to believe how the years just seem to fly by!), and yet still no "answer"- damn it! 
Maggies...Measured Amp Power Requirements
I have not done conclusive testing as you, but I feel the same based on my experiences. Those who think they are getting "it" really have no clue what they are missing. In any case this is sure to be a controversial thread.... 
solid state gear- leave on?
I couldn't disagree more with Pabelson turning the component on and off will wear it out faster then by leaving it on due to the hot/cold cycles I mentioned(as did Raquel). It is true that the earths temperture is rising at a faster rate in the la... 
Anybody tried EMM DCC2 into preamp?
Springbok10- What amp(s) are you using? If ss, your findings do not surprise me; also what cables are you using? I think there is more to this then just CDSD/DCC2- the rest of the system will greatly influence what you prefer. It also seems hard t... 
solid state gear- leave on?
Its a very good idea to leave them on, from my experience after 8+ hours of being on SS amps start sounding there best. Let's face it not many can plan there listening session's 8 hours in advance. Compound that by the potential damage from cold/h... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
This thread is unlike anything I have witnessed before, its amazing(that's hardly the proper adjective, but the best I can come up with). I want to share the short version of my father with Pat, he was diagnosed with a deemed terminal disease just...