My review of the Audio Research VTM200 monoblock power amplifier elsewhere in this issue drove it home to me big time: Cables are important, and even more important is getting good cable advice from someone who knows and understands the gear you're using.

"Be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it."

"Be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it."

"Be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it."

"Be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it."

"Be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it."

"Be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it."

"Be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it."

"Be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it."

Evolutionary. That's the word that comes to mind after strolling about the Alexis Park, home of Specialty Audio exhibits at the 2001 Consumer Electronics Show. The revolutionary stuff usually makes its debut at the Las Vegas Convention Center; here, in the high-end halls, we find manufacturers and designers more interested in perfecting existing technology.