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Greatest Composers of All Time
Thanks for posting this. I can't believe that they used the 1812 overture as an example for Tchaikovsky. All in all it was fun sampling the videos even though some no longer functionAlan 
Sony SCD-777ES vs current Players
My 5400 was better than my 777. If you want Blu Ray get an Oppo 103 or 105Alan 
Next step after Benchmark DAC1
I recommend the Mytek. They have a version of it which can be used as a preamp. Does dsd if you are interested in that. I have it and it is really quite wonderful. I no longer feel a need to listen to my vinyl which is saying quite a lot. Also Myt... 
MULTI-CH SACD'S on 2CH SOUND STRANGE?
I agree with Kr4. I have had an SCD-1, 777ES and 5400 all by sony and they played the 2 channel SACD with great results. Some multi channel SACD players require you to go into the menu and select 2 channel SACD playback. If you are listening to 2 ... 
Interconnect Cable Current Flow Direction
If the cable has no directional arrow it does not matter how you hook it up. Just don't change the direction once it is connectedAlan 
Best redbook cd-only player ?
I am getting the best redbook reproduction I have ever heard with the followingAudio Note CDT Two/II transportAudio Note Dac 2.1BThis combo plays only redbook but I have heard nothing betterAlan 
Bandwidth Limitations Of Class D Amps??
My Gilmore Raptors are -3db at 60khzAlan 
Recommendation Speaker Cable around $1000-$2000
HiDiamond 8Made in Italy. The real dealAlan 
Rogue vs Joule
The Rogue pre might sound different than the Joule but not necessarily better. I think this would be a lateral move. You would have to hear both side by side to really tell. I feel that manufacturer synergy is highly over ratedAlan 
what differentiates tube integrated amps?
What the tube amps have that distinguish them apart is there sound. The exact circuit design and quality of parts can make tube amps using the same tubes sound quite different from each other. Power supply design is a major contributor as well as ... 
Audio Aero and Spdif to PC
M2tech Hifacetwo-r $200Very highly rated in various comparisons with other convertersAlan 
The Weavers
If you grew up during the folk music period this album is a classic. If you are not into folk music you will not be into it. Your reaction is one of ignorance, not tasteAlan 
How to evaluate CD DAC vs. outboard DAC quality
I was using a Sony 5400 as my digital source. Then purchased an Audio Note Kit Dac 2.1b for $1750 using the Sony as a transport. Major inprovement over the Sony especially in information retrieval and frequency extension. I have now replaced the S... 
Transformer volume controls
No they don't. They also can drive fairly long interconnect and maintain dynamics at all volumn settingsAlan 
Appropriate RCA cable to go from pre-out to amp?
Yes! Digital interconnects are sold as single cables, not as pairs but two coax digital cables with RCA connectors would probably work.Alan