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Album which you have listened to most?
Daft Punk "Tron: Legacy" 
Best Metal Vinyl Album
I personally like.....Iron Maiden "The Final Frontier"Metallic "Ride The Lightening"Megadeth "Peace Sells..But Who's Buying?" 
Better Blu-ray player....
Yes, I remember the Denon 2500BTCI but I believe it has been discontinued.My first and Current Blu-ray is similar, I have the Denon 3800BDCI.Great Blu-ray player, I have had it for years and have watched thousands and thousands of movies on it. St... 
Worst CD player
I do not remember exactly what brand it was other than it was just a "cheap" Sony style cd player.It was back in the mid-'90s and I agreed to help a friend with his wedding, I agreed to supply the music. I only had one CD player at the time and it... 
Thoughts on 845 set monoblocks
I love tube amps, unfortunately I do not live near any Tube Audio dealers, so I have not been able to listen to any 845 S.E.T. Amps.I love the look of these big tubes and would love to hear the following Amps:New Audio Frontiers 845 SE integrated ... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Please let me clarify, I have no proof that the Japanese prefer MM cartridges over MC cartridges.I was just pointing out that I was told that there is a group of "people" or "designers" that prefer a MM phono stage over a MC phono stage and that i... 
Survey-What is your most used source?
My most used source is my Denon Blu-ray player, followed by my AppleTV which I use to stream Netflix and what TV shows I buy off of iTunes.I do not have cable or a dish but I buy a lot of tv shows on DVD and movies on Blu-ray. That is why the abov... 
Oppo-105 vs Oppo-93 + W4S DAC2 for stereo.
I to am looking for a Blu-ray for strictly 2 channel enjoyment.I think the Oppo 105 is to new to have any reviews yet on it however, from what I have learned so far in general, as long as you are going to use an outboard DAC you probably will be f... 
Words From the Wise
1. Ask your self why you want to buy audiophile grade gear? Is it for your enjoyment or to empress your friends?2. If your answer to 1 is for your enjoyment then you need to buy gear based on what your ears enjoy.3. If your answer to 1 is to impre... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I do, my Pre-amps phono stage is a MM phono stage.My Pre-amp is a hand made Japanese work of art and they, at least as I was informed, prefer MM over MC.Do not ask me why, I was told why with a long winded answer from an audio guru, but I forgot m... 
Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no?
My experience is that 2 channel is better than home theater and here is why (I hope I can explain this in a way people understand).When I have used a Surround sound processor I never used a center channel, because if you have the right speakers se... 
Tube DAC Recommendations
I would suggest the Jadis JS2 processor.I have the MKI version but it is not the latest version available.They are very well built pieces of art and the sound is, well phenomenal.I will not try to describe the sound, I would just suggest you audit... 
Oppo BDP - 95 vs. Oppo BDP - 93
For two channel stereo, Mod-Wright make an awesome tube stage upgrade. 
Decware - any substance here?
I have never heard the Decware amps but I do have one of their very basic Pre-amps, it used to be available as a D.I.Y. Kit and was personally built by the main guy there at Decware and used in the ads and manuals. It is one of the best Pre-amps I... 
Personal amp evolution
1. Kenwood Receiver (early 90s)2. Magnum (British made audio company that is now out of business)3. Pioneer Elite Receiver4. NAD Stereo Power Amp5. Jeff Rowland mono amps6. McIntosh 5100 Integrated7. McIntosh 21058. Jolida 502P (Tube)9. Jolida 100...