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Request opinions on SACD/CD Players.
I'd stay away from a Sony SCD-1 or the SCD-777ES as Sony's Service Center hasn't had any replacement parts for these for over 1 1/2 - 2 years. The units start having sled motor issues, and TOC locking issues. Great machines in their day as I've ow... 
Aesthetix Rhea & Modwright SWP 9.0 se
I never owned the Rhea but did own the one box Aesthetix Janus Line/Phone. Superb build and design layout, full function remote even for phono options. Unit was a costly endeavor as it needed a lot of tube rolling, isolation, and power cord play t... 
Report from Rocky Mountain AudioFest
Bombaywalla, Just to clarify the Redpoint in Dan WrightÂ’s room was a Model SC = "Spoiled Child" not a Model A. 
ARC Reference 3 versus Modwright 9.0 SE
Looks like a Modwright Phono Stage review just posted on PFO over the holiday weekend.http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue33/swp_phono.htm 
ARC Reference 3 versus Modwright 9.0 SE
There are more pics and info on AudioCircle. WOW... The LS 36.5 looks Smokin Hot and Sexy!http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=37793.0 
ARC Reference 3 versus Modwright 9.0 SE
Just saw this on 6moons Industry News, and figured it was worth sharing.http://www.6moons.com/news/news.htmlMarch 07: ModWright to the limit - The LS 36.5 [$4,995] is Dan Wright's new flagship preamp for an official April launch this year. Running... 
ARC Reference 3 versus Modwright 9.0 SE
You said - "I know its an unfair test since the Modwright is much less expensive"...Sorry I can't comment on a ARC, but will state I was using a $6500 linestage while auditioning a ModWright SWL 9.0 SE about 2 years ago.At 100 hours of break-in on... 
Movies that featured High End equipment
In "Nine 1/2 Weeks" in between playing with Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke played a Nakamichi RX-505 cassette deck. "Lost in Space" used the Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus Blueroom Minipods. 
Best One Country System?
Faith Hill, or Shania Twain would be a tough choice for Best One Country System? 
What is the best DAC ever made?
A Turntable... no need for Digital Conversion! 
Choosing a turntable....
The VPI Super Scoutmaster + JMW is going to be the easier of the tables to get up and spinning. I never traded-up my VPI Scout, as it still kick's ass in a second system. The The VPI Super Scoutmaster is spun in my main rig, and it does kick it up... 
Advice for Building a turntable
Yes since it will not be a Spring Loaded design, Mass Loading will equal Mass Dampening. Make sure your rack is just as robust to handle this beast! 
DIY CDP Platform...
Hello M297904,Yes it's 2" thick solid Amber colored Bamboo. They retailed for $80.00, but Marshall's had them in their kitchen department at like $29.95. I had to hit 3 Marshall's locations to find 3 of them, and with gas prices as they are still ... 
DIY CDP Platform...
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?accstwek&1153183828These are selling at Marshalls in their kitchen department for under $30.00 
Fellow vinyl junkies: we made the front page
As a Fellow vinyl junkie... Sdcampbell - Many Thanx for posting this link! Chazzbo - I sense hostility but will wait for the Cliff Notes version, till then one recommendation however... Decaf maybe?