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How does the Ayre System Enhancement CD work?
Can't say what's happening but it certainly works in the several system iterations I've had lately. The improvements were subtle but sweeter, and smoother, and maybe more relaxed, which I happen to prefer. Works for me.Maybe its electric drano. 
What's a good integrated with a theater setting?
Reubent: Thanks. I looked at the Plinius and decided that the WAF for a switch at the back was too low, I can just hear the frantic phone calls when I'm out of town...Too bad.I also found that Krell KAV-400xi and the Mark Levinson 383 also have th... 
$1200 vs $200 cd players
Went from an Adcom CD player(changer) to a Wadia 21 CD player, the rest of the system was unchanged. (BTW, I connected the Adcom against a Rotel CD Player that was a recommended component 3 years ago, and the listening panel couldn't tell which wa... 
Review: Aerial Acoustics Aerial 9 Speaker
Rich. Nice job on the review. You hit upon many points that I've found important and useful.I'm looking hard at Aerials, and Sonus, and Maggies.Thanks for the timely review. Joe 
Cremona Auditors and Tubes
I happen to listene to a new Mac Integrated (the one at 75 watts) with the Cremona's and Auditors about four weeks ago and, INMO, it might have been the best top end sound I've heard to date. I can still hear the clarity, sound staging and realnes... 
Epos ELS-3, JM Lab Chorus 705 comparison?
I've owned NHT (2.9's), JM Labs (Cobalt 820's) and for a second system, Epos ELS-3's, which I own now. The house sound of the NHT, for me, was projected, in your face adn though good, best for rockin' out. JM Labs, again for me, were drier, projec...