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Owners of "Giant Killers"?
I'm not sure if the APL Denon 3910 at $5000+ qualifies as a giant killer, but it equals some digital giants I've heard at more than twice the price, and it's tremendous in it's latest iteration with 4 DACS, Upsampler, and other optional goodies. 
Can HI FI components really make music?
My system has spoiled me. I now usually prefer to listen at home rather than see live shows. Invariably, the sound at home is better than the sound at the live venue, and I don't have to listen to folks coughing and talking during the performance.... 
Channel Islands D-100 Amplifier
CI Audio offers a 30 day return policy. You pay shipping both ways and a 10% restocking fee. 
Owners of "Giant Killers"?
That's high praise for the ack!Dack!, Marko445Rar1, thanks for the PrimaLuna Prologue 2 info, as well.I'm surprised there has been no mention of the new generation digital amps? 
Owners of "Giant Killers"?
Mitch2, despite the tone, your reply is scarily close to what I expect might be the truth. I've used Q-tips and the "other brands", and the other brands can't begin to measure up to the performance of Q-tips.Thanks for those who have posted about ... 
Owners of "Giant Killers"?
Marko445, what DAC did you buy and what did it replace? This is the kind of info readers of this thread want to know. 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
I've followed this thread carefully, but haven't posted much. A little too close to home, I guess. Pat, if you make the trip to Howard's place, I'll do whatever it takes to be there, too. Thanks again for the invite, Howard. 
SCD XA-9000 ES or DVP-9000ES w/modwright level III
The Modwright. Hands down. 
50ft lengths of speaker cables,suggestions?
Canare Starquad 4S11. $.69/foot at Markertek.com. I once used 30 foot runs terminated with WBT spades.Also, do a thread search for Canare, and do a member search for "Sean". Sean has a suggestion in one thread for speakers wire that is similar to ... 
Western Electric Gold Lions????
I looked at the website, and I am unclear whether the price of $1700/quad is for the original M.O.V. Genelex Gold Lion or for the new reproductions. An original quartet can be purchased for significantly less than $1700, and makes the value of the... 
ICEpower Digital Switching Amps?
Muralman1, as long as you continue to beat the drum of the H20 ad nauseum, I will continue to offer alternatives worthy of consideration.I carefully read the 6Moons review, and I came away with an impression different than yours.I appreciate your ... 
What's a Good Match?/ sacd/cd player
If you're only interested in stock players, then I cannot offer a qualified opinion.However, if you're limited to the three machines on your list and you'd consider a modification, then I'd suggest having Dan Wright do his Absolute Truth mod with ... 
ICEpower Digital Switching Amps?
As a distant observer, Ar_t's stereo amp and the H20 appear to be similar in concept. A listening session with both would be informative. One might also include the CI Audio D200 monos, since they also use toroids. 
DK Design VS- Reference vs Signature
Newbee, you and I think alike. 
ICEpower Digital Switching Amps?
Thanks for the clues, Pat. I was a bit lazy myself by not doing the search. I can understand your reluctance to contribute anything that might be construed as a sales pitch.