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Silent Running Audio vs Harmonic Resolution System
I’ve tried both, HRS made a noticeable difference. 
What's the best isolation system?
I’m surprised that magnetic levitation hasn’t been brought up.  Really helps with digital and tub equipment.  HigherFi made some great strides in this area the last few years. 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
I had gone through probably a dozen pre amps and finally just got an aesthetix Janis signature and was quite content until one day I walked into see a movie (James Bond) with my wife and an aesthetix calisto eclipse came up.  I had only seen one o... 
Forever speakers around $5000
I have a pair of LSA 2.1 for sale if your interested in wonderful fidelity that compare to speakers above $5k.  I’ll give you the AudiogoNer price discount as well. 
Best Preamp - NO preamp... (?)
I have tried direct to amp with PS Audio direct stream memory transport and PS Audio DAC to various amps and was underwhelmed by the results in all situations.  The volume control in the PS Audio added to much grain, especially at lower volumes.  ... 
Looking for the Best Digital Power Cord
After carefully looking through the the responses I decided to give Pete with Triode a shot.  I just ordered the dig Amer.  So far he has been a pleasure to work with and quite informative.  I will be sure to reply back when I have had a chance to... 
Looking for the Best Digital Power Cord
jackd:looks like Ike a great recommendation.  Please elaborate on why you liked Triode or how you came to recommending them.  Looks like some really good reviews for them. 
Looking for the Best Digital Power Cord
Excellent suggestion, I will give him a call on Monday. 
to fb or not to fb... that is the ?
Thanks for accepting me into the group.  Are those Marten Djangos on the group pic? 
to fb or not to fb... that is the ?
Thanks for the heads up, just sent a request to join your group.  Let’s get on with the “productive” discord without all the bashing. 
CD sound quality: original pressings vs regular remaster vs MFSL, etc
I have the Oppo/Modwright 105d and it is great when you upgrade all the tubes to vintage NOS, however, if I upgrade to a DAC I will be bypassing all the tube glory I invested in, so that won’t help me!I have a hard disc in my Lincoln and loaded se... 
Headphone no cost limit.
I have had the fortune to own about a dozen different cans at the moment, but I have not heard the super expensive $25+k headphones, but can say most under $10k.  I have probably owned 25 different cans over the past 10 years, bought, sold, traded... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
Tomic601: I use an Aesthetix Callisto Eclipse for my pre and agree that the Eclipse is the way to go.  Ref150SE?? - I don’t see that on your list, but presume you are speaking of audio Research.  I would suggest you audition the VM-220, tubes are ... 
30 Amplifiers Totaling $428,740.00 In Search of Audio Nirvana
What a list, just curious if you considered Aesthetix Atlas Monos?  I use Aesthetix in the summer months and switch to the Audio Research VM-220 monos during the winter because I can tolerate the heat in with 24 tubes in the amps.  I have always l... 
What is your top priority items on Black Friday Sale.
Just ordered vinyl flat at a discount.  Sale is all montg