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Dodson Audio - Still in Business?
FWIW, if you go to the Dodson website, it says "Dodson Audio is Moving - Website under construction". It did not say this yesterday...I'm a Dodson dealer and spoke with Ralph about a month ago. Was told the same thing as mentioned above...that a f... 
Isolation platform under US 500 for CDP
Another vote for the Neuance here... 
What is the best DAC ever made?
Nglazer...I agree with you regarding the Dodson DA-218 (although a disclaimer that I am a Dodson dealer). But trying it with a Weiss Jason transport was simply amazing (I run my DA-218 with an Oracle transport, which does an excellent job, but the... 
Anyone know where in NY area I can audition Usher?
If you're willing to take a 3 hour drive, check out Response Audio in Binghamton... 
Focus Audio 688's
We've demonstrated at the Stereophile show together with Focus Audio and Blue Circle the last two years with pretty good results. The NSCS and the 688's are a great match (they are my top-selling pairing)...Philhttp://www.sonicspirits.com 
single driver with bass...????
Check out the JLM/2 from Carolina Audio. Not sure how they'll do with your amps, but I've heard them with some <30wpc amps and was really impressed with their bass response... 
I hate stereo stores But found the next best thing
Brian...coincidentally, I was in Chicago about 8 years ago (was very unfamiliar with the city). Was walking around in the afternoon when suddenly I found that I was two blocks into Cabrini Green (wearing a suit and carrying a briefcase)...I didn't... 
I hate stereo stores But found the next best thing
Brian says "I work by an appointment basis out of my house but that's not to scare people away, rather to make sure they have a chance to listen without interruptions just as they would do at home."I work by appointment too...mostly to make sure I... 
I hate stereo stores But found the next best thing
Me too! (in NJ) 
New Acoustic Zen Adagio loudspeakers
The Adagios are not bi-wireable. There are two colors available...red and light maple (AZ calls them "Figured Maple" (red) and "Mappa Bur" (light). You can see pictures of each here:http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/viewtopic.php?t=24700&high... 
What's The Word On The Street? Bel Canto Ref 1000
Btw - Bel Canto just lowered its prices. Ref1000 is now $1995/unit. M300 is $995/unit. 
quality jumpers
FWIW, I've tried the Au24 jumpers with my AZ Holograms and thought it sounded unnatural. I had some AZ Satori jumpers made and it sounded much better to my ears (Robert Lee suggested this combination).I've found that Audience Au24 cables and jumpe... 
Speaker recommendations please
I've spent time with both the McCormick and Butler amps and think they match great with Focus Audio speakers (disclaimer, I am a Focus Audio dealer). With those amps, I'd also take a look at Salk Sound speakers and possibly SP Tech (both of which ... 
quality jumpers
I can't tell you the specific differences between the ones you mentioned asides from the obvious differences...(eg. one is copper, one is silver...doh!). However, based purely on anecdotal experience (not scientific), I would recommend using a jum... 
What's The Word On The Street? Bel Canto Ref 1000
Tbadder, what company are you referring to about ICEpower monoblocks bring priced at $888/unit? As fatcrider mentions, the Bel Canto M300 is $1200, which is right in line with other amps I've seen that use that same ICEpower unit (300watts into 4o...