<I>All the world, even you<BR>Should learn to love the way I do</I>&mdash;Bryan Ferry, "Take a Chance with Me"

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;

Leaving aside for a moment the fact that the Wavac SH-833 costs $350,000/pair&mdash;

XM on a roll: Recent marketing efforts appear to be paying off for XM Satellite Radio. On July 2, the satellite radio startup announced that it had exceeded the 2.1-million subscriber mark during the second quarter. More than 418,000 new subscribers signed up during that period&mdash;over twice the number recruited in the same quarter last year. XM-compatible products are appearing at an ever-increasing number of retail outlets, leading some observers to believe that the company may have a fighting chance in the long run.

Audiophiles of every stripe know that achieving a realistic soundstage is maddeningly elusive&mdash;some would say impossible. When a system is right for some recordings, it's far off for others.

Would a piece of Krell electronics be the crowning jewel on your equipment rack?