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Has anyone tried Arcam BDP300?
The Arcam BluRay Is a fine kit but it does not compete with any high end CDP in 2 channel.it is designed for video processing and multi channel audio (a manufactured process)I would take the NAIM over the ARCAM if that Is your final short list.I h... 
Has anyone tried Arcam BDP300?
The Arcam BluRay Is a fine kit but it does not compete with any high end CDP in 2 channel.it is designed for video processing and multi channel audio (a manufactured process)I would take the NAIM over the ARCAM if that Is your final short list.I h... 
Has anyone tried Arcam BDP300?
I had the Cambridge 650 BD Blu-Ray player. It crapped out in year 3 (2 yr warranty)Which was a major disappointment. I upgraded to the Arcam BDP 100My take:(1) it is well known the operating guts of the Cambridge is identical as the OPPO. Generall... 
3 speakers to consider.
Without knowing what the rest of the system is, how can anybody even recommend a " favorite"?They are all fine kit but each will sound very different when finally married up to the electronics and cables and listening environments.Just because say... 
Best imaging and sounding bookshelf speaker
ATC SCM 11 (2013)what hi-fi % STAR RATIINGhttp://www.whathifi.com/review/atc-scm-11-2013" .... Best standmounter £800-£1500, Awards 2013. ATC has struck gold again. These are the most talented standmounters anywhere near this price...."" .... Verd... 
Should I upgrade power cord for my preamp?
assuning that you have a quality built component .... In a word: Absolutely .....(emphasis added) Along with your source(s) if not already done. 
Recommended 5.1 processor + amp under 10k
Nu Force AVP - 18Killer all digital preamplifier / processorGoogle the reviews Convinced me to dump the Hi-end 7.1 discrete AV receiver / discrete ML speaker system route in favor of this preamp / processor and quality power amps 7.1 system, with ... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
Il Volo tonight in TorontoSensational!! 
LS3/5A vs Tannoy
Both are exceptionally good in all facets, but require quality electronics and cables to make them shine. For example, don't try to marry them up to a receiver, but instead invest in quality British source and amp.Without knowing the rest of your ... 
Best bourbon?
My Last comment In this thread..... Another virgin hand sealed bourbon bottle I have kicking around in my stash of quality spirits Blanton Distilling CompanyFrankfort KYSingle barrel bourbonRegistered bottle no 132Dumped 10/21/94 from barrel # 173... 
Best bourbon?
"best" is a heavily biased personal value judgement at best.With a modification from "best" to "worthy" .... One more to pile onto this thread that has arguably run it's usefulness:" Very Very Old Fitzgerald" 100 proof 12 year old Bottled 1982Stil... 
OPPO 105; how to beat it and at what price?
" .... I will be using as two channel audio only. I spin 2 channel SACD and CD only ..."IMO go look at a quality hi-end 2 channel unit assuming the budget permits it -- e.g. REGA ISIS valve, NAIM, DCS, SIMAUDIO ... there are many great hi-end pla... 
Budget floorstading with a good waf.... Help
Q #1: What comprises the rest of your system? System synergy matters - big time. Soliciting random, ad hoc and blind suggestions will only get you heavily biased personal value judgements at best; with no assurances that they will even work with y... 
Best integrated amp for Harbeth SHL5s
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Does Separates really sound better than Integrated
A top-shelf integrated amp can sound:(a) equally as good as most top-shelf separates; and depending on other factors can also beat them;(b) certainly better than most fair to middlin' tier separates; and (c) completely smoke the lower tier separates.