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Need Advice on Amp Setup w Vandies--Arcam/Bryston
If you read all the information on the Vandersteen website, you will see that Richard Vandersteen strongly recommends that his speakers be biwired. He also recommends against biamping. He grudgingly approves of bi-amping only if all other steps ha... 
Vandy 2W w/o crossover
You most definitely need the crossover to avoid damage to your equipment. Go to the Vandersteen.com website and download the owner's manual for the sub to learn all about it. http://vandersteen.com/2wqmanual.pdf. It will explain the entire process... 
Using Cary 306 Pro as DAC for Oppo?
I suggest that you just try them both. Make sure that you go into the Oppo steup menu and make sure the volume is set to variable and not fixed, and lower the volume all the way down before running it into the amp. I run the Oppo that way,( usuall... 
Oppo 95: Burn-in...and Fan
Go to tweakaudio.com. Look under Oppo 95 Mods. Ric Schultz describes how he slightly elevates the top of the Oppo, which allows easier airflow and cooling and keeps the fan from turning on. 
Best 2CH SACD Player for $2k Or Less, New or Used?
Airegin:To clarify, I meant the diffences in the sound between the VSEI modded player and the Modwright modded player.Thanks! 
Best 2CH SACD Player for $2k Or Less, New or Used?
Airegin: Could you comment on the differences between the VSEI and the Modwright mods of the xa5400es? Thanks,Alan 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Thanks for your review. You indicated that you have compared the Sony to the Wadia 851. Could you describe the differences on CD and SACD? Also, have you heard the ARC CD7 or CD8? Or the dCS or Meitner players? Thanks! 
Japanese Music
Try looking for Nonesuch Explorer albums or Smithsonian Folkways etc. These are devoted to traditional foreign/ethnic music. Other labels cover the same material. Your local library may have a whole section of their CD collection devoted to this m...