In short, the Shakti Hallograph Soundfield Optimizer focuses the soundstage and makes images more 3D, and more life-like. The rfa 78i devices have the effect of sucking the distortion out of the soundstage. Collectively they have the effect you get when you perfectly tune-in a radio station.
Congratulations on a great system. Could you please tell me how the Forsell Air Reference CD Transport compares to other transports that you have owned? Have you ever had any problems with it?