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My review of the Musica Pristina Virtuoso server
My system:Magico V2 speakersStealth Dream speaker cablesElectrocompaniet 180 monoblock ampsStealth Indra V10 XLR interconnectsEar Acute III PlayerMusica Pristina Virtuoso music serverRunning Springs Maxim power filterKubala Sosna Emotion and Isocl... 
What wall outlets? Furutech or Oyaide?
I have tried Wattgate 381, Oyaide R-1 and Isoclean, as well as some lesser outlets. In my setup, the Wattgate was clearly superior. Would be interested if anyone has compared the Furutech with the WAttgate. 
Alto-Extremo Absorber feets opinions
I use Alto-Extremo Lyd II under all my components (except speakers). Under the CD Transport I have found it worthwhile to put the AE Lyd II both directly under the transport AND under the plexiglass platform under the transport. These work better ... 
Which purchase tipped you into nirvana.
After 30 years in this hobby, I have found one piece that I think qualifies in answer to your question: the Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC. When I found this, I was about to despair over Redbook CD reproduction. Now I think I may be close to the ... 
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
Teajay,I had the Accustic Arts DAC 1, Mk IV, but replaced it with the Berkeley Audio Design Alpha DAC. Although the AA DAC is very good, to my ear the BAD Alpha DAC is the biggest leap forward in audio that I have heard in over 30 years in this ho... 
PS Audio PP300 works great, but......
I have a PS600 and originally thought I could only plug my front end and preamp in. I have a CEC Transport, a Dodson DAC and a BAT VK5i preamp. I then plugged my Plinius SA 100 amp in and turned it on class A mode. I half expected the P600 to go t...