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Which makes more sense? - CD player vs SACD
what are you using as an amplifier for your harbeth speakers? 
Are CD players dead
That's funny. It's had the same affect on me...and left me wishing that threads about the death of CD players were dead. 
DAC with volume control under $250
I don't know about "owing" but I'd gladly thank you for those impressions. I have a buddy looking in the same price range and I'd probably just forward him the thread if your friend has a favorable impression. :) 
SONY still makes SACD Player?- Any 5400ES update?
That's an excellent point, Pdn. I only listen to two channel and hadn't even considered that limitation of the Marantz. Jnsluft, I did not know that their blu ray players supported SACD, but I had only meant to say that Sony does not seem to be do... 
Critical Listening Training Document
That is a wonderful story, Alonski. And that is one lucky kid. A 15 year old with Thiels! He is certainly off to an auspicious start. :) 
SONY still makes SACD Player?- Any 5400ES update?
The Sony is very good, but only seems to be available through online sellers. I don't think they have any plans for a replacement, as Sony seems to be done with the format. I own and very much like the Sony, but the prices seem to have gone up as ... 
Critical Listening Training Document
That is a fantastic document. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it. 
Phono/preamp advice for Rega RP1 needed
My apologies. I allowed my enthusiasm for Rega to overcome me. I do think you'd be better off using something like the Brio rather than the Pioneer and playing around with a phonostage change, but have no idea about your speakers. Forget I mention... 
Phono/preamp advice for Rega RP1 needed
I had a Rega Brio 3 that I loved to pieces. The built in phonstage is great for a MM cart like on the the RP1. The fellow who bought mine used it with the Rega book shelf speakers and I bet he is stoked. I had used it with Vandersteen 1C's I picke... 
Are CD players dead
No one will be left behind. 
Laser for XA5400ES
I just bought a backup assembly for my Sony. In case anyone is looking on Sony's site and having a hard time finding info for the part, this is one of the parts sellers Sony recommends. http://www.andrewselectronics.comIt took me enough time to fi... 
DAC with volume control under $250
That's great. I considered getting one myself to use the balanced outs into some amps I have, but will probably just get an all in one integrated instead to save space. Please be so kind as to update us with some listening impressions when you hav... 
DAC with volume control under $250
Never heard it but it fits the budget. Emotiva XDA-1 with 5 year warranty.http://emotiva.com/xda1.shtm 
Memory Players
Given news articles I've seen and multiple threads on the subject, I'm not sure anyone can say with any conviction that new releases of CD's will be manufactured and distributed 10 years fron now. I suspect PS Audio will be around in 10 years. 
Considering Eastern Electric M156 Monoblock Amps
John Potis had also written a very positive review. I'm curious what the rest of your system is like, especially speakers. Would you be fronting the M156 with the new Avant preamp? Do you find anything lacking with the Triton that makes you want n...