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tpreaves

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Class T amps and Zu Druid Credenza's
What price range do you consider "budget"? What other equipment are you using? How is your room configured? These things need to be factored into the equasion.You will get better rec's from folks if you let them know this stuff.Good luck. 
Wire the House A/C or get Power Conditioner?
So I would like to know if a conditioner will do the same thing as new wiring?The answer to your question is,no,they will not do the same thing.If you do one,the other or both, I'm sure you will hear some improvement.How much,I can't say.Good luck. 
Cd/sacd player for under 2K?
Cary Audio Design 303/300.Several for sale in the classifieds.The 303/300 has selectable solid state and tubed output.If you find the Parasound a bit bright,the tube output should calm it down a bit.If you're not interested in the tubed output,the... 
Internet Radio sounds better than ripped CDs. Why
Maybe it was the Cuervo Gold and the fine Colombian!!!! 
CD player under 500 for Unifield speakers
Get those speakers out of the rental.Do it now,do not wait or you will be sorry.I guarantee this. 
Need help planning/upgrading
I assume the HT has to stay.If you have another room,why not start setting up a good 2 channel system there?Be patient and you can find some really good equipment at good prices here on Audiogon.I think if you get on the "equipment roller coaster"... 
If you had 1500 to 2000$ to spend
What other equipment will you be using? 
Grant Fidelity RITA-880
If you are satisfied,that's all that matters.Don't worry yourself with what others think. 
Ribbon, planar magnetic, electrostatic omni-driver
I seriously doubt that MBL owners are worried about breaking the bank. 
Shunyata Combo Offer - Opinions Please
I have a 5+ year relationship with this guy, have never thought for a moment he has ever tried to "hustle" me, he moves alot of Shunyata product and is in regular contact with Caelin and Grant. In other words, I trust his "late" production run com... 
tube amp for ribbon tweeters
Some more info will help.You will get a lot more responses.As always,the final choice should be what sounds best to you. 
Describing HiFi...The words of a non-audiophile
I totally agree Chief.The KISS principal always works for me.Not only in audio,in all aspects of life.Enjoy the music. 
Power Cables which take the soundstage back
I put a Nordost Valhalla power cord on my PlayStation1.It was like a veil was lifted from my system!!!! The musicians were in the same room.Bass was extended to 18Hz.I actually heard a 28KHz passage on one of my better Justin Timberlake cds.All th... 
CPD orSACD player w/built in remote volume control
Several of the Cary's have remote volume.There are always some in the classifieds.I have the CDP-1 and really like it.Good luck. 
Your impressions on Blue circle Thingee HO SBU
It's ugly as hell!!!