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Songs that make your system sound AWSOME!
pkwhich issue of Medusa do you have. While I love the music, on mine, the cuts mostly suck 
Whats playing on your system today?
James Taylor Greatest HitsNeil Diamond Hot August Nights (MoFi)The Judds 
Can an “audiophile” ever be satisfied with a system?
After many decades of trying this, that, and the other, I have been closing in on extreme happiness with a very simple system* Source Oppo 105 with updated power supply section* EVS 1200 dual mono AS1200 modules with lots of mods (BUT, am in antic... 
Did your system ever get so good it pushed you out of the house?
On music that is properly recorded, YESMore often now that I moved my EP 3.4s 2+ feet wider and 2 ft more forward 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Dolly, Linda and Emmy lou 'Trio' 
XLR cable with warmth without losing resolution
stringreenIf you actually owned various XLRs as I have, you would not say that 
Best Speaker for classical music
Your subject intro should include room size as well as equipment owned or planning to buy 
Merrill Audio 116's
Post room heaters Rogue M150s and Parasound A23, I have owned lots of class D. Starting with PS Audio GCA 250 which still anchors my TV system (moded as new by C Johnson), several W4S; stereo and MC channel to bi-amp my Magnepan 3.5Rs (not happy w... 
Doge 8 Clarity with tube upgrade or Primaluna EVO 300
gryphonThe fact that you have SOME balanced kit proves your ignorance on the subject. Considering that, most likely your reference balanced kit merely has balanced I/Os, which by no means makes it/them true balanced. But, even if they are, and you... 
Doge 8 Clarity with tube upgrade or Primaluna EVO 300
About 6 years ago I contacted Doge asking why their kit isn't true balanced (which IMHO is where True Hi-end audio begins) . His answer was pathetic, more of an excuse for his mental lazinessIf you've paid any attention, over the last decade more ... 
Speakers for Manley amps
Emerald Physics open baffle speakers should be an awesome match. They are very efficient and an easy load to amplifiers. They should sound magical with Manleyshth 
Emerald Physics CS2.3
My room is large 20+ x 35+ x 12ft peak. I started with KCIIs with both Clarity cap and WireWorld internal wiring upgrades. While they sounded really good I need more speaker in this room. I came across a fantastic close out on the EP 3.4s and was ... 
Oppo's gone, now what dvd/bluray to buy (Oppo BDP-105d)
LPM= Linear Power ModuleIEC= the plug on the back of the component that the power cord plugs intoSorry I don’t recall which ones I bought. Could not find them in Purchase history. Search for the power supply that has a bunch of how to photoshthhtt... 
Oppo's gone, now what dvd/bluray to buy (Oppo BDP-105d)
Most expensive SACD players start with the 105 guts then use better power supplies. I found a bunch of LPMs on Ebay.  One company had very helpful how to photos. I also replaced the IEC with a Rhodium IEC which came with a pure silver jumper to th... 
I think is time for new speakers..
check with GR Research. He bought a container of speakers and is selling them for a great price, though I don't recall if they are < $800