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dac or upgrade player
Bring your CDP into a local shop and compare to a higher priced CDP and then try it with a DAC. That way you'll know for yourself if you are missing anything. Most times there are differences but you need to determine if it is worth it to you.Happ... 
Anyone familiar with Resolution Audio CD21?
I compared it to the Wadia 861 basic and Accuphase DP-77. I thought the Opus sounded better then the Accuphase but not as good as the Wadia. I also had a Shunyata Black Mamba power cord that really helped the sound of the Opus 21 making it sound m... 
Anyone know of a good transport for the Ack dAck ?
CAL Audio, Theta Basic IIs are good choices.Happy Listening. 
Need phone number to Alon
thanks I got to them today. 
Tight-Budget Tube Integrated... Help
The Cayin amps are really good for the money. Here is an agon memeber selling a new one but there are several used for $500-$695 also listed.http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/auc.pl?intatube&1090890416Happy Listening. 
Speakers for loud listening. really loud...
Slightly out of your price range but the used Talon Khorus or Ravens handle 1000 watts and really can play loud, do rock and roll like no other speaker I have heard and stay clear as a bell at loud volumes.Happy Listening. 
audio logic 34- upgrade info
While my 34 is/was an earlier model the owner had it upgraded with the new 24/96 chip set and whatever Jerry adds to that upgrade ($1100) so most likely Rx8man's and mine are the same in parts. I have heard the newest version and it is slightly cl... 
Ayone know the wattage used at a Rock concert?
I think David Gilmore of Pink was using 1000 watts for his geetar a few years back at the big out door shows.Happy Listening!! 
transport help
Rcprince is right on I picked up at CEC TL-2X for that and it works great with my Audio Logic DAC.Happy Listening. 
Poor man's reference DAC
Audio Logic beats them all.Happy Listening. 
audio logic 34- upgrade info
rcprince is the man for AL DAC upgrades, he has a review of the differences between the AL DAC before and after the newest mod. I have the 34 that has the 24/96 chip upgrade plus other parts. I am using Amperex 7316s and Amperex Bugle Boy 6DJ8s in... 
Where do I go from Eva Cassidy?
For something a little different but interesting try Rickie Lee Jones Pop Pop. You can do a search and find the CD used on Half.com and I think there are some sites that allow you to hear a few tracks so listen first.Happy Listening. 
Fluctuating volume in one channel
Yep had the same thing happen to me a few weeks back, change the tubes, no noise or anything from mine but when I swapped out the tubes, both channels were equal again.Happy Listening. 
SS/Mono Amps Warm,Musical,Detailed
For the cheap but can be modified try the B&K mono's. They show up for $700 a pair every so often and can be moidified for under $1000. 150 peak amps, 200 wpc. They are warm musical and with the mods offer really nice details.Happy Listening. 
Does the original Audio Logic stand up to new dacs
OK, put me down as number three (3). The 34 may have slightly less bass dynamics/slam then some of the SS DACs I have owned, but talk about how real vocals sound and it is hard to beat especially for the used prices on Agon. Then just sit back and...