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Kimber Palladian power cord vs. Non Palladian...
If the 2 cables are identicle except for the "sausage", then that's one expensive "sausage" figuring that its cost is the difference between the 2 cables. Even more reason to have some minimal understanding of the "sausage" function. 
Wadia Owner - with or without preamp
IMO: The balanced outputs sound better on the 27. 
Kimber Palladian power cord vs. Non Palladian...
That "thing", it looks like a giant burnt bratwurst with a cable running through it. I've wondered what that "thing" is made of and what it does. I've read nothing but good things about the cable, even HP likes it. But no one has ever explained th... 
Wadia Owner - with or without preamp
One thing thing that woukd be nice on the 27 would be a small access panel for the dip switches. It's a hassle taking the top cover off for the adjustments. I think Wadia considered this adjustment to a dealer function. At least they didn't give o... 
Wadia Owner - with or without preamp
I run the 27 direct also. However, if I had the choice I'd prefer an analog output stage with volume control. As has been mentioned, I don't like the idea of losing resolution when adjusting volume either. 
Where R U?????
Minneapolis, Minnesota (da nord country dere, ya sure ya bet) near U of M. Surprised at the number of Minnesotans on this thread. 
Loreena McKinnet Remasters
It is the same DVD with each remaster. These are limited editions after which the remixes will replace the originals without the bonus DVD. If you want the remixes but not the DVD you'll have to wait a bit. As I mentioned in my initial post I'm no... 
New to Opera, have some questions
Try Tosca with Maria Callas. It's from the 50s and monaural but worth a listen. I'm also a fan of some of the earlier stuff such as Montiverdi. 
How international is your system?
Speakers, DAC, Transport and all Cables: USA. Power Amp: Canadian. 
Impact of Ferrite Chokes on power and signal
Is it true that ferrite eventually gets "saturated" and at that point of no use? 
rca to bnc adaptors- does it hurt the sound??
I've only had experience with RCA to BNC adapters and I don't recommend them. Never had experience with BNC to RCA so have no opinion on these. If the i2digital adapter is designed specifically for the X60 it may be alright. Generally though, IMO,... 
sonny rollins
I saw him a couple of years ago in Minneapolis. He wasn't as good as he used to be but one must consider his age (still great though). I read an interview in which he was asked why he didn't play some of his early stuff. He relied that "they are t... 
Doors 24-bit remasters.....
I have this set but I prefer the 24K DCC issues. Unfortunately DCC did not release the full set but if you try these I think you'll like them! 
Jazz station recommendations, please.
Try www.jazz88fm.com. It's a public radio station run by the Minneapolis school district. They play jazz exclusively except for the occassional school board meeting (DULL) and blue grass on Saturday mornings. My favorite program is Jazz With Bob P... 
rca to bnc adaptors- does it hurt the sound??
Avoid the adapters!!!