wr_aspire

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Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
I am aiming at a pair of Stenheim statement or Kharma Exquisite midi grand.  Honestly in today's inflated market, you won't get "end of game" speaker for anything under $100K.  $150-$250 K is more likely.  
HAVE YOU ARRIVED AT YOUR FINAL SYSTEM AND WHAT’S IN IT? WHAT ARTIST IS YOUR GO TO?
I am done (please see my system), unless I have a bigger room then I will consider a pair of larger speakers  
What do/did you do for a living?
Unsuccessful real estate investor, but I am blessed with a supporting wife and a smart kid. i have been in the hobby since early 90s, and went from $2K system to current one which I am very happy with.   
High Fidelity Cables Pro Double Helix Signature 3D power conditioner Impression
Well, is it worth the price? In my system, I'd say it totally transferred it.  
Describe your preference in a single sentence
transparent, clarity and ultra resolution, and at the same carries weight and body and richness   
VIVID AUDIO SPEAKERS
I have owned Kaya 90 for over a year now, and frankly speaking they are among the best speakers I have heard. I had Stenheim2 before, dynamic,fast and a little lean to me, and Kharma Exquisite midi is romantic and sublime. KAYA is between them, no... 
High Fidelity Cables Pro Double Helix Signature 3D power conditioner Impression
It accepts 10 plugs with MSRP of $65K  
Where next from gamut d200i?
I agree with steakster that cables make a big difference, and you can start with a better power conditioner and power cords.   
High Fidelity Cables Pro Double Helix Signature 3D power conditioner Impression
Ozzy, the one I received is Rick's personal unit.  He is trying to make more but the production is behind schedule right now.  But it is really really good.  
Which Tonearm to go for VPI HW-19 III?
Thanks Ed and John,Are you suggesting that I can order the upgrade parts from VPI directly and install myself? 
Which Tonearm to go for VPI HW-19 III?
Thank you all for the valuable inputs. If I decide to upgrade to IV, should I contact local VPI dealer or talk to VPI directly? and how much will be? I saw an ad here at audiogon from discovery cable for rewiring services for RB300. Have you all c... 
Which sub $1k phono stage to go?
Thanks Sberger, did you compare dynavector to other phone preamps? 
Personal speaker evolution
Well, actually the first one is a Sansui minisystem,1995-1997, Fisher (forgot the model) plus a techinics receiver1997-2004, sound dynamics 300ti, very happy with it till the upgrade bug bites me2004- undetermined future, Dynaudio 1.3 SE