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W4S DAC1 & STP-SE vs. W4S DAC2 as digital frontend
The DAC-1/STP-SE combo will be superior to using the DAC-2 as a DAC/Pre. Not a night and day difference, but it is noticeable. Most notably in bass, dimensionality, and dynamics. 
Glass v.s. Plastic Toslink
There definitely is a difference, go with glass. They can be found on Amazon.com for not too much. 
stepped attenuators
Rgs92, which preamp? 
mcintosh mcd-1100 vs ayon cd5s, audio aero cpdplay
Please keep in mind that Audiofreakgeek is a dealer and currently has AA gear for sale here. His comment should be fully discredited.He needs to disclose this info...this is not the first time this has come up.I agree!As for the AA unit, good luck... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
How about some more details on this test...the associated gear, speakers, room treatments, etc... 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
I agree, the difference between CAST and VSF is more than subtle. 
Android Tablets - Plausible to use asMusic Server?
Not yet, IMO they're not powerful enough.I do use one as a remote for J. River. And they're great for playing Angry Birds. :D 
Soundstage depth and width
The room is the most important, you can have the best gear, best speakers, and still have a poor sounding setup without a well set up listening room. 
Using a shore power isolation transformer at home?
I don't understand how an isolation transformer would help with voltage fluctuations. 
Where can I get Avalon Eclipse tweeter?
Can you post pictures of the tweeter unit outside of the enclosure? 
don allen gen II pre amp vs. Maple tree 4se
Just checked mine, each source on the selector switch has it's own set of resistors. http://face.cleanandquiet.com/store/Line%202A%20SE%20guts.jpg 
don allen gen II pre amp vs. Maple tree 4se
IIRC, on the Mapletree, it's just a matter of swapping resistors on the source selector switch. 
NYC Show
I hope the "dry run" was a success, and there is a larger show next year. 
Long USB cable
From the source: http://www.usb.org/developers/usbfaq#cab1 
Joseph Audio Pulsar?
Jeff, they were the 500's.