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New Parasound Halo JC1+ monoblocks just released!!!
I wonder if echohifi will be carrying these. Would be interested in bringing my modded JC1s for comparison with JC1+. I always found non-modded JC1s to be a bit dark with rolled off upper end. It is like listening to speakers with speaker grilles ... 
Recommended power amp for Energy Veritas v2.8
I am very happy with my setup. Parasound jc1 is a great match for energy veritas v2.8 at least the nodded version. It should be a great match for v2.4i. Though make sure you get appropriate wiring (speaker, interconnect and power cables).  
Bidat vs Perfect Wave vs Weiss and others
Thanks for the info guys. Well I better get my Bidat ready for shipping then. :) So it sounds like the latest break through in upgrades happened early this year? The only problem now is I don't know how I"m going to live wthout Bidat in my stereo ... 
Bidat vs Perfect Wave vs Weiss and others
Audiofun, I'm a big Bidat fan, so it's very entertaining for me to read your thread. When was your Bidat upgraded the last time prior to sending it to John? I had mine upgraded to latests form back in 2006. I wonder if you can share your thouhgts ... 
Oregon Audiophiles...
I'd be glad to join you guys. I'm from Vancouver. 
Empirical Audio Parasound JC-1 vs stock
Machine, check the component mod section of www.empiricalaudio.com web page for brief description. If you have further questions you can ask Steve (Audioengr). I'm sure he would be more then happy to answer your questions. 
Empirical Audio Parasound JC-1 vs stock
Norm, I haven't done a straight head to head comparison yet. 
Recommended power amp for Energy Veritas v2.8
I've purchased modded JC-1's and very happy with results. 
Plasma Aftermarket Power Cord
Seek,do you mind sharing experience with power cord swapping on your plasma set? 
Marigo Labs Apparition 5.6 & 5.7
I've heard 5.7 (1.5m) and Reference 2 (1m) in my system. Older and thicker Reference 2 sounded more open especially in the upper midrange. 5.7 had deeper bass and was overall more relaxing. I prefer the sound of 5.7 on old (bright) recordings and ... 
Oregon Audiophiles...
SE Portland. It would be nice to meet people that have audio as a common ground. 
Recommended power amp for Energy Veritas v2.8
Rost,thanks for reply. I can get Jc-1's new at cost (or very close). Have you heard Plinius amps? Plinius 250 mk2 was recommended to me lately.