I have the 525 also. I got it new for $211 from frys. I want to get the DV-05 when I find it for a good used price. I'm glad you brought that up because I totally let that blow by me. It does have a pretty thin chassi huh. I'm sure it could use some help. I have a decent rack right now that might be helping and I should probably put some weight on top of my player and maybe give those feet a try. Redkiwi what are you using for a dac?
Audio alchemy .......REPORT
DAC-in-the-BOX This little sucker packs a serious punch. I just picked one up for $49 from northern audio exchange. I can't believe this itty bitty thing can sound so good. I just bought it to try it out and to hold me over until I get a bel canto dac 1. It blows away the $1300 wadia 12. Man that thing is bright and harsh. I enjoy the DITB more than my theta probasic 2 ($2000). Although the theta was a little more powerful and the imaging was more defined it was to bright and not as smooth or natural as the Dac-in-the-box sounds. I know these other DACs are a little older but I would never have guessed they could be beat out by a $300 DAC that is a tenth the size and weight.The DITB is a must for an average dvd player upgrade. I hear the music and look at the audio alchemy and can't believe it's pumping out this much great sound. It's almost funny seeing this dinky dac hooked up with all my highend gear. It's also kinda funny thinking my digital wire costs more than my DAC did new. I can't wait to try the bel canto. system:Thiel, classe, MIT, pioneer DVD player, passive preamp. Ps does anybody know northern audio exchanges user ID? I want to leave feedback but can't find it. And hopefully they will leave me some too.