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What Instrument do You Play?
Piano.KF 
Garbage in - Garbage out?
That is a great post Albertporter!!!I 100% agree, and have stated that whenever I listen to a system, I always remember that I am listening to the WHOLE system. Not just the speaker, not just the source, but EVERYTHING from the AC in the wall to t... 
Marketed to death
Folks remember that Fedex and Fedex Ground are two separate companies. They might share the same name and website and same stores, BUT ground stuff goes through different hands than Fedex overnight stuff.KF 
Herron Interconnects
I met a guy who made his own ICs using Herron's wire and spec'd rca plugs.The wire he used was very very thin. And the RCAs were minimal. The cable and RCAs were very fragile.I cannot vouch for their sonic merits.KF 
Nordost Valhalla - Opinions please
I have not heard the Valhalla IC in my system, but I have heard the Valhalla speaker cables (simply amazing).If the Valhalla is not doing it for you, I would suggest trying to demo the following ICs: VD Nite (latest version), Silversmith, Omega Mi... 
How many weeks of income did your sys. cost?
A more interesting question (and probably a more depressing one) is.... How many weeks of DISPOSEABLE income did your system cost? Basically, take all of your fixed and necessity costs from your take home pay, and that is your disposeable income.KF 
How many weeks of income did your sys. cost?
I really do not want to contemplate this question... Please ask another less painful one.KF 
Electrocompaniet owners
Ernie, believe what you wish. You are personally involved in this endeavor. Plus you love your EC CDP. These two facts gives me pause to consider your perspective slanted. I am trying to look at this from a neutral perspective. BTW: Euro list of t... 
Newbie que on "recommended amplifier" rating
I agree with Bob Bundus.KF 
I'm confused. Need direction on analogue system
Outboard phono is the way to go. I think there is still a huge backlog (6 months+) of orders for the Supratek preamps.KF 
Pre-amp break-in question??
Yes. You do not have to have those monster amps on to break in the preamp. Just have a signal running through the preamp.KF 
What are your favorite audio links?
This is what I mean by posting the links/URLs:Audio Asylum:http://www.audioasylum.com/index.htmlAudiogon:http://audiogon.comStereophile L2D4:http://www.stereophile.com/cgi-bin/lm.cgi/epAudioshopper:http://audioshopper.comAudioreview:http://audiore... 
How do I reduce the overall gain in my preamp ?
Marakanetz, you can do it as you state with a less sensitive amp OR speakers. Going from 95db sensitive speakers to say 92db speakers will give your system less overall gain/volume.KF 
Comparison between Sunfire and REL subs ????
REL IMHO makes a much better sub. The Sunfire subs are great for HT, but for two channel the RELs are much better. I have had the Sunfire True Signature and the REL Storm III. The REL was a big step up from the Sunfire.KF 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Ventana wines.They are located right near my house.My wife and I belong to their wine club.All of their wines are excellent.http://www.ventanaestates.com/Check them out if you love fine wines.KF