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HDCD list..........
Viggen not that uncommon I think, I sold my HDCD DAC a while back but there is a few in my collection like that-Dave Brubreck's Take Five was one. 
HDCD list..........
It won't be a HDCD then-I take it other discs cause the indicator to light up? 
HDCD list..........
I think that website contains the definitive list available on the web.Are you sure you haven't got early examples of those particular discs?If you give some examples perhaps Audiogoners can help 
Linn Unidisk
This month's Hi-fi Choice magazine in the UK mentions the fact that the Unidisk will be followed by two cheaper models.Unfortunately it gives no more information than this.I'd e-mail Linn direct Bunkers they should get back to you. 
Dylan news/SACD
To clarify my comment above I meant release not previously available. 
vocal distortion on Jayhawk's Rainy Day Music
Sns I stand corrected there is very real distortion-32 seconds into track 13 and I wouldn't doubt elsewhere too.Bit of a scandal actually. 
vocal distortion on Jayhawk's Rainy Day Music
Yes the vocals are way forward in the mix,depending on the track this ranges from the extreme to the not so extreme.It doesn't actually distort on my system however again I state I haven't listened in detail or in repeated sessions-it is I agree p... 
I need a female jazz vocalist. No Krall, No Norah
Bebel Gilberto 
vocal distortion on Jayhawk's Rainy Day Music
Sns,I have this on CD but have hardly listened to it-I'm a fan but found this a bit tired sounding-very Byrds like influence in places.I'll check it later in more detail for the distortion on the vocals but didn't notice it on a casual listen(s). 
Steely Dan - New release / June 10th
I think this is noticeably better than 2AN. 
Has anyone heard the new Led Zeppelin Live cd
Phasecorrect I agree-there are aspects that have dated badly particularly Moby Dick imho.However overall it's so much more energised and less flabby than The Song Remains The Same.. 
Musical Fidelity X-10D
It depends-I used one in my system for a long time with an Audio Alchemy DDE3 and always felt you could hear a little warmth in the sound.I was felt what it added was missing when I took it out.I'm not familar with your equipment buy my opinion is... 
Has anyone heard the new Led Zeppelin Live cd
I agree the sound quality is excellent on this CD. 
No longer sitting on the fence
Rec I'm behind you in the collection stakes but I made a similar descision regarding my next upgrade.I'm not familar with your player but have you considered the Ayre CX-7?It adds a little something extra to CD replay imho.Will work well with olde... 
Floorstanders over Suspended Hardwood-Help Please
I have a hardwood floor-my speakers aren't as heavy as yours but I use a ceramic tile under each speaker-these also help with acoustic feedback back into your system.You can pick tiles which match your decor although I didn't.