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Magnetar
It was the UDP 900 sorry for late reply  was not checking this forum during holiday   
Magnetar
I just got one last week. In short comparison with SACD stereo, the sound quality is more transparent, high frequency cymbals harmonics are more real than oppo 105D. The SACD multichannel analog output also sounds better than oppo 105D  Its HDMI... 
Mark Levinson 333 (recapped)
I owned two 333 for 17 years, they have been recap once by authorized service center and have performed really well. Recently, I compare it to my Benchmark AHB2 and 333 still sounds better . There is audible sound quality attributes that are not ... 
Class D Purifi Eigentakt / Mark Levinson 333 / Benchmark AHB2 - Listening & Conclusion
Also recently tried NAD and PS Audio Class D amp. They sound fine when they are not being compared to the Levinson.  When playing high dynamic classical music or high quality master and SACD reproduction , these Class D amps do not compete well w... 
Marantz AV7706 vs Yamaha CX-A5200 - Stereo DACs quality
I finally bought the AV7706 as I need it to play Atmos track, I compare : Oppo BD-105 - XLR out -(analog) to Pre-amp -> Amp vs Oppo BD-105D - HDMI out (DIG) to AV 7706 (DAC/pre-a,p) -> Amp The AV7706 sounds just as good as oppo BD105D DA... 
Revel Ultima Salon 2's vs B&W 802d's
802D3 with its new design has more extended high frequency, sounds just as good at low volume.I almost went with Salon2 until I heard 802D3. 
Old Amps that can still Kick Butt
Mark Levinson 333.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/class-d-purifi-eigentakt-mark-levinson-333-benchmark-ahb2-lis... 
How a pair of Mark Levinson ML2 stands with the best amps today ?
I don't have ML2 but have ML333.I also have the latest Class D Purifi Eigentakt and Benchmark AHB2 (Stereophile Class A rated today).The ML333 has more dynamic and extended treble than Class D Pirifi while driving 802D3.The Benchmark AHB2 sounds v... 
CHALLENGE: Best speakers for playing 1812 Overture by Eric Kunzel with real CANON at 92+dB
A lot of music recording sounds decent even on Sonos because the dynamic range is limited. I assume the appeal of hifi is the ability to "reproduce" good recording that has both soundstage and dynamic.This particular 1812 overture by Eric Kunzel S... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
As of today...the B&W 800D3. 
nautilus 801 bass accuracy
I owned one in 14x20 room. Its bass extension is awesome, it can be felt instead of just heard. The mid bass is not overwhelming unlike typical multi small woofer design. It is better than Revel Ultima, Wilson Puppy for playing loud orchestra music. 
Why does my Denon 5910CE transport not sound good?
May be the laser was optimized for reading SACD layer?As an SACD player, it still one of the best for under $1000 ? 
Multi channel SACD and DVD/A player under $2000
How about Denon DVD-3930Ci?I heard it is better than their 5910 for SACD audio playback. 
Paradigm Signature Servo vs JL-Audio F112
I own DD-18 and my brother owns Revel B30.I like Revel B30 better for music sound quality.But I like the DD-18 better for movies. 
Bi-Amp Combo opinion
I did something similar with No333 and Audio Research.The slew rate is so different between the two amps; the speakers lack coherency but it has the tube charateristic.I switched back to bi-amp with identical AMPs