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Tips on dealing with audio dealers
Typically the manufacturer ships the product to their dealer....then the dealer ships it to you. This isn’t a loaner program, you now own it. Some audio stores will have gear that they may send you, but each one will have their own rules and condi... 
morrow ma1 interconnect
I do not get the anger from the OP? He purchased an entry level cable, doesn't like it. So just sell the damn thing. There is no need to thrash Morrow cable, just so that you can express your dissatisfaction that the cable failed to meet your stan... 
Help choosing integrated
The Modwright KWI-200 is also worth putting on your list. The Modwright IA has plenty of power to drive your Focal's (very fine speakers) to audio bliss. This IA has a tilt to the warm side and in the used market is well below the price points of ... 
Resonessence Mirus Pro DAC review
@ calvinjSo far the Veritas is a fine DAC. My main use for it is for Red Book playback only, so far no streaming. I was looking for a DAC that sounded as good as my Esoteric CDP and I have not been disappointed. The sound is nice and clean. . .  i... 
Resonessence Mirus Pro DAC review
Very nice write up on the Mirus DAC.I have it's  little brother the "Veritas" which has a single  ESS9028PRO DAC chip, instead of the dual DAC chip in the Mirus Pro.  
Harmonic Resolution Systems (HRS) Platforms
Why not Timbernation racks? Made from solid hards woods and can be customized to fit your needs.  
Amplifiers and Dynaudio C2 signatures
I would suspect the Moon amps will be as good or better than the IA since the PA/Amp will be separated. The IA is no slouch by any means, but you would need to stay in the same line, of amps, to get a fair comparison. Moon’s Evolution series amps ... 
Amplifiers and Dynaudio C2 signatures
Moon amps mate very well with Dynaudio. I  listened to a C-4 driven by a Moon 600i in a huge room and it was very impressive, the entire room was immersed in great sound.  
What CD player/transport has the most stable mechanism?
I'll pile on too, Esoteric is the way to go. 
Paradigm Speakers
Congrats on your purchase, pleased post your impressions once things are up and running. And of course enjoy them! 
Buy Smart Japan
Just keep in mind that audio gear purchased from Japan is considered to be Gray Market goods ....If you are willing to assume that risk, then there are no surprises latter on. 
Which songs or musical standards have haunted you?
Allison Krause's "Jacob's Dream"...very eerie and sad true tale of two lost boys of long ago.  
Best excuse for playing loud music?
@hooper , that's a great story...  
Whats playing on your system today?
Joan Osborne - Love and Hate cdDream Theater - Systematic Chaos Some Gordon Lightfoot Some Mary Fahl And some Maiden  
Do you admit that you ever enjoyed listening to:
Never owned a Bee Gee CD, but I have listen to Barry Manilow, from time to time....is that any better? And I find the Carpenter's to be timeless with Karen ' s wonderful vocals.