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Power Conditioning? What About Tripp Lite??
Peter_s, if you have chance, must try Harmonix ALS-777. I've one and tested in many setup, it seldoms let me down. It produce a very definite soundstage and quiet the blackground. Can't notice any current limitation even for a poweramp at 300Wx2. 
Need advice on interconnects: make a difference?
Not until all the cables are in the same level, the weakest link can bottleneck the performance. I've similiar experience in telling the different between VDH Integration and Siltech 80B before. When I am able to upgrade all my cables and compare ... 
Anybody heard the Cayin CDT15
Try this:http://www.sparkaudio.com/indexe.asp 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
1) Mazda 323 2) Mazda 323 (I don't have money in the future) 3) Mazda 323 (I don't care the car if I have lot of $$$) 
NOS tubes, why can't modern tubes sound better?
What I heard is because some material can't be used today. And we love our world :) 
Cable Costs Relative to System
Don't blame me, I really enjoy in changing cables. My current allocation is 30% to equipment, 45% to cables, 20% to rack & stands, and 5% to tips and spikes. So, it is time to upgrade my gears and I've almost squeezed the last drop from the ex... 
Do you really need ultra expensive cables?
My cables costed me more than the gears. 
SCD-1 Questions...
Agreed. Mine is the simplest way if you don't want to mess up the cable or CD player. 
What hurts a speaker?
Power amp and kids. 
SCD-1 Questions...
If XLR is reverse, just simply swap the polarity of speaker cable will do. 
Power Conditioners - Best Set-Up
I do have a 60A dedicated line for my setup, I still need a pair of isolated transformers to clean up all those mains garbage. I am also searching for an additional power filter. Recently, I've tried the Combak ALS-777. It is marvellous. Every pie... 
Any one haerd the Gryphon products?
Yes. I have an integrated amp. 
Any Good SACD Player Plays CD Well
Agreed. Meitner's product looks too pro. for a home user :) 
Any Good SACD Player Plays CD Well
Does any one order or get the DCC2? The information from the distributor is that it (DCC2 or DAC2??) will only be available end of this year. I wonder if someone has one now. 
Any Good SACD Player Plays CD Well
Jtinn,Yes, I though so, as 963 is not really in the same league. For me, I intend to wait for the Meitner transport as I was told that it should be better than the SACD1000. That means I can only get the combo end of this year, and this follows my...