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Help set up OPPO 105
the Oppo has a long break in time before it sounds good 
Joe Cocker...R.I.P.
still listening thanks Joe 
XLR vs RCA
I tried RCA and XLR on my Oppo and the XLR won out easy. 
oppo dac vs rotel pre amp dac
i would go with the Oppo 105 using xlr outs, great sounding for the money 
Esoteric X-03se vs K-03
the K-O3X is a step up from the K-O3 better DAC- better clamp locking on the disc, and 34 bit. 
Power Filtering vs Power Regeneration?
I have the PSAUdio P10 and it works great. the latest firmware was a great up grade. talk to PSAUDIO they will help.good luck Pete 
Esoteric CD Players - Standby mode?
Hi Bill, I have the Esoteric KO3X and i leave it on with the display off seems to be fine. Pete 
Anyone using velodyne hgs -10 subwoofer.
I have the HGS 18 subwoofer and have been very happy with it. I am the original owner and have used it for about 12 years. Its been into Velodyne once for repairs. their customer service was great. What are your concerns? 
Power Cord Advice
Thanks all I will check into it 
Sound quaity : OPPO 105D vs ALPHA DAC new/old
Just remember the Oppo has a long break in period when comparing 
Cardas Clear Or Transparent
Transparent might be releasing a up grade to their cables very soon.A level higher than opus. I think it will trickle down just like mm2 did. So you should be able to pick up a used pair of Ref mm2. in the near future for a good price. the ref. mm... 
Improvements to OPPO 105 DARBEE?
I have the upgraded Oppo from The Up Grade co. and have been very happy with it.enjoy Pete 
SACD... can you hear the difference?
I find it very from disc to disc. You said your disc player is new, the sound may change as you get more hours on it. then might see(hear) a difference. Not all SACD are great but i do like them.enjoy Pete 
Led Zepplin Mothership vs. hi-res vs. newest
i have all the remaster, plus the SMH Cd complete set. Mothership is not bad but the new remaster are better,plus you get the extra out take which are not bad . The new remaster sound just a little better than the SHM Cd set, with a couple of song... 
Scanspeak revilator tweeter removal ??
Why not talk to Peter at PBN, easy to talk to. Since he built the speakers he will not steer you wrong.