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Which Integrated?
The Classe integrateds are worth consideration..esp at used prices here on AudiogoN. 
Diana Krall
Thanks Czbbcl,I did pre-order that CD. And it seems I was looking for an Exclusive Disc..rather than the proper Elusive Disc!I am not sure about Verve's plans for the older Diana Krallreleases..as far as SACD goes. I know her earlier releaseswere ... 
Diana Krall
Csbbcl,Thanks for the info...any web site for Exclusive Disc?Also, have you noticed Krall's voice situation that I mentioned in my above post?Thanks, Jim 
Diana Krall
I have both the redbook and SACD, and the SACD is better in most ways...but this mastering does seem to have concerns.1. Compared to "Love Scenes" and "All for You", this one is just not to my taste...ie: Krall without strings and with Russell Mal... 
Interconnect length
Bob's point is well taken. Too many posts are opinions only and not from use/ownership of the product/item in question. That said, I had used .5m vs. 1m Wireword Gold Eclipse III and Nordost Quatrofil .6m(they do this not .5m?) vs. 1m. and in both... 
Interconnect length
Actually "less is more". How many times do high-end companies brag that their new series pre, power...whatever component has a shorter signal path...shorter traces on printed circuit boards...shorter wire paths, etc. I had the chance to speak with... 
Inverted Polarity Correction Question
The answer that Paulwp gave above is correct and to the point! 
Audio Research CD2 randomly skips
To add to my post above. I did not want to imply that the CD-2 is anything but a great sounding player...because it is. The tracking concerns with mine were likely because of surface concerns with the cd's. I have a young son that grew up listenin... 
Audio Research CD2 randomly skips
I can't say as this is the answer...but the CD2 that I ownedsome time back was not a great tracking CD player and wouldskip quite a bit...needed the perfect CD to not have this problem. However if yours is truly random...not at the same place onth... 
Have you had buyers/sellers back out of a deal?
Happy to say that of the many items that I have bought and sold on AudiogoN,..only one went bad. With that exception, everyone I have had contact with, buyers, sellers and A'goN staff have been a joy to meet...via the "net".The one that went bad d... 
What companies have gone above and beyond?
Great thread!Shari at Thiel.Nordost.The gentleman at Wireworld...David..All at Magnepan, esp. Mr. Diller...a gentleman.Roger at InnerSound.The young gentleman at ClasseEveryone at Magnum Dynalab.All at Conrad Johnson...superb!.....all of theseare ... 
What's the best location for a skylight?
If your ceiling has a pitch to it already..the sonic impact would be limited to the added bounce from the glass. If you have a flat ceiling, the hole down from the skylight would create a waveguide with a reflective surface at the top....and the i... 
Why Expensive power Cables when Romex behind Wall?
The logic of some above would make the use of fuel filters inthe car you drive.....well, stupid....ie: the gas you get is so dirty..why try to clean it.Or...the fruits, etc., you buy travel so many miles...whywash them before you eat them? Listen ... 
If You Could Only Keep 3-CD's LP's , Which Ones?
"Choosing Civility" by P.M. Forni, is a book worth a look.Enjoy, 
Should I stick to the same manufaturer?
What Beemer said..