I think a leveled player is important as well, so the sofa cushion intrigues me. I had the walker audio valid points and replaced with the Finite Elements cera pucs-very happy with sound. I do agree that power cord, line conditioner and interconects-balanced for me-are the foundation, and then, isolation. All work together with synergy and then, when it all clicks-along with a great cd player, preamp, etc, digital, well, finally sounds good. SACD does blow my mind. Not always the emotional connection that vinyl gives me, but a very pleasing, musical experience.
