68pete

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SACD & other Formats
i feel some SACD our very good and some not good. the same with red book , Gold, XRCD, K2 cds.They are getting better over all but still a lot of clunkers. what you play them back on does make a big difference.good luck 
Comments on interconnect cables
Time Portal Reference XLR are one in that price range that did well with me.good luck 
transparent cables
Thank you all for your imput 
transparent cables
Thanks for the advice, slowly climbing the transparent line. Using Reference mm2 now and going to try Ref XL mm2 just from the source for now. Yes I like Transparent to but it gets pricey after mm2, and having to recalibrate the cable when you mak... 
Bricasti M1 DAC vs PS Audio Direct Stream DAC
PS Audio just up grade the direct stream with new firm ware check it out its better than the last upgrade. and its free. 
Should I repair my amp?
If spending the $2,500 will make it like new again, i would do t. will the repair offer any warranty with it?Good luck 
Classic rock: best remasters
Led Zeppelin remaster coming out now 
Akiko Tuning Stick AC -- It IS Magic
NealPlease post again when you given the triple stick a try.thanks Pete 
DAC's - Oppo 105D vs Krell Connect
Hi ScottThe Oppo 105 is a very good unit in its price range. The XLR is the way to go in my view. I have no experience with the sound of the Krell. Keep in Mind the Oppo 105 does have a long break in time before sounding good.Good luck Pete 
Universal player or DAC?
I would go with the Oppo 105 better for music than the 103 
Best Preamp for me
Georgelofi Is the Esoteric K-O3 and the K-O3X the same? 
Best Preamp for me
Lots of great input Thank You allPete 
Best Preamp for me
MattmillerThanks for the info-Will look at Ayre;s and give a tube Mcintosh a look also. Is their a Macintosh you like?Thanks againPete 
Best Preamp for me
Thanks Alan i will look into them-want to stay solid state. 
Best Preamp for me
Zd542Tweeters are fine no problems.