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    Mercury Living Presence Collector's Edition

    One of the things that I taught my kids was that anything labeled as a "collector's edition" isn't. In spite of the title, this Mercury Living Presence sampler box is a stunning 51 cd set. I've been working my way through it with great enjoyment. I already own many of the recordings but this...
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    Tube Factory for Sale

    Price is less than a good pair of speakers. http://www.kenrockwell.com/Images/audio/2012/Tube-Factory-4-SALE.gif http://www.kenrockwell.com/Images/audio/2012/tube-factory.pdf
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    Wall Street Journal article on using a good DAC

    The article states that use of a standalone DAC is similar to having a poet laureate translate Dante for you instead of using Google. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303936704576398041275681486.html?mod=ITP_offduty_6
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    Bdp-93

    I recently bought an Oppo but it looks like the current series is out of production. The new BDP-93 will apparently be available later this year: http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/transports/high-definition-dvd-players-hd-dvd-blu-ray/oppo-bdp-93
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    The Sooloos user interface

    This past weekend at the California Audio Show I had some hands' on experience with the Sooloos system. I think the interface is terrific. It looks like there is an Ipad app as well, though I did not try it out. Let's put aside the hardware for a second. Is there any similar software in...
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    California Audio Show

    Did anyone go the first day? (Friday). If so please post your impressions.
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    Best computer speakers

    I'm thinking about upgrading my computer speakers. Right now I am using a Logitech 2.1 system that includes very large subwoofer / amplifier cube. These speakers are listenable and non-fatiguing. I'm looking for an upgrade to a better system with built-in amplification, hopefully without a...
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    Schubert marathon this weekend

    *** Warning: non-audiophile content below *** Yesterday morning I was on Amazon.com and came across the section of almost-free classical music downloads. These compilations are things that I have always avoided like the plague. But I decided to download the impressively named "The 99 Most...
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    Do you prefer traditional headphones or in-ear monitors?

    I got used to IEMs (Etymotic ER-4P) because of a long commute. Now I use them at home with a dedicated headphone amp. What do you prefer?
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    What Audio Research power amps have you owned or admired?

    ARC has a 40 year history of making power amps. In particular, some of the tube models have been iconic products that are still interesting decades later. When I look at an old D-79 I just shake my head -- it is a massive industrial-looking product that looks like it could get a second job as...
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    Vandersteen Model 7

    I have a pair of 5s that I really enjoy. I haven't yet heard the 7s and have only read some show notes and the Stereophile review. Has anyone given the 7s a good listen? What were your impressions?
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    "Serious" use of headphones

    By serious, I mean use in your home system as a reasonable alternative to great speakers. I have a one-hour commute, and use Etymotic ER-4Ps with a portable amp on my ride. My commute has reduced my time at home and the Eytmotics, to a certain extent, have taken listening time away from my...

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