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| Ayre CX-5e Question No, you cannot choose which layer you want to play. The player always defaults to the highest resolution | |
| Ayre P-5xe... This is an excellent buy. It had very fine balanced overall performance. Not one aspect stood out over another.There are maybe units out there that do somethings better, but not all things as well. I ran it with a Basis 2001 and a Vector Mk3 arm. ... | |
| The best mini monitors you have heard? I will add the GAMUT L3 to the list. This is a very fast articulate speaker with good (limited) bottom end. These speakers are very easy to set up and will fit in many rooms. They are truly a ref. monitor and are superbly built. Every time I think... | |
| Most resolving, transparent amps. The BAT 150SE was the one for me. I currently added the VK52SE and even without the break in period complete, I am very impressed with the combo. | |
| Shunyata V Ray Indirstr8s,Yes, the V-Ray really has a break in period. My soundstage is the deepest and most focused it has ever been. The amount of nuances and micro details I am hearing from my familiar recordings is also improved. This upgrade was very much w... | |
| Ayre C-5XE universal v. CX-7e on redbook CDs? I have had my C-5xe for 2 years now and I think it is a superb CD player. It's much more refined then the CX-7. The fact it plays other formats is a great bonus. I switched over to an all balanced system and IMHO it was much better in dynamics, rh... | |
| Need cdp power cord recommendations. The new Helix version of the Shunyata Python VX gives you the same performance of the non Helix Anaconda VX. | |
| Is analog & vinyl anoying? Is it worht it. I have to say yes, it is worth it. I have decided to continue to tweak and improve my analog system. For me it is the whole experience of finding stashes of RCA Shaded dogs and original issues of artists that I enjoy. I don't feel that every album... | |
| Passive preamp for Tube Amp? If your willing, check out the Sonic Euphoria PLC. It has been reviewed by Stereophile and they felt that the did not have trouble with Bass and Dynamics. Jeff Hagler's design using an autoformer eliminates the Bass and Dynamics issue. I have one ... | |
| Larry Bud Melman - RIP Great Clip. RIP Mr. Melman, you made us all laugh. | |
| What Turntable and Why ......... All the tables and arms you mentioned are very fine choices. IMHO the Basis Signature Series and Vector arm should be added to your list. The bearing on these tables are second to none and the Vector arm with Basis wiring is an excellent performer... | |
| Break in period The CT5 will take at least 400 hours for it to sound its best. The folks at cj will say 200 hours, but both the dealer's and my experience showed it to be longer. It is true that it will start to sound better at 200 but the best is yet to come. | |
| Review: Conrad Johnson CT5 Tube preamp I am currently an owner of the CT5 and I am auditioning the VK51SE in my system. I have BAT 150SE amps and I was using adapters. I am thinking of going to a balanced system. My Ayre unit sounds much better balance than Se. I have to agree with the... | |
| Power conditioner: Shunyata Hydra or Monster AVS Go with the Hydra. | |
| Top turntables? I just brought home my Basis Signature 2500 table. It was an upgrade from the 2001. The inital impression is one of awe. It does everything you stated with brillance. I think the Basis line gives you alot for the money. |