bigkidz

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Which should I upgrade next?
What is your AC line like, what power cables, ICs. isolation devices. Try some of these first and maybe speaker placement. 
Pass Labs amplifiers...
Like Unsound has stated, the Aleph's have a warmer tone I think more in the midrange. The X series hasw more bass control and slam and maybe just a little moer extended up top. There are a great pair of Alpha 1.2s for sale here if you can swing th... 
CD Player for Macintosh / B&W N804
I am not sure what the used CALs multi disc CDPs go for used but they are very good for multi disc players. The Sony 777s are good and the audio notes are good in the price range. 
Help, Plinius SA102 and Dynaudio 1.3SE?
I heard the Plinius in a system with ARC CDP-3, LS25 MKII and B&W N802 speakers and it was killer. The system had mucho dynamics and details probably a combination of the system but the amp had a good hand in it. 
to pre or not to pre....that is the question....
The improvement may not be that big but just different unless you are going to spend some cash. You would probably get more bang with a better CDP, ICs and cables, along with some tweeks. For example, the wadia 861 will probably sound much better ... 
Worried about my Sony SCD-1
I have postd about my 777 problems and it was covered since I bought it new. The sled moter repair is not that expensive probably areound $400 so I would not sell it unless you find something better in the price range you prefer. 
Power Conditioners vs. Power Cables
First of all there have been several posts on this subject and each system is different. I have been corresponding with some Agon members on the usual higher priced power cords and we have each tried some of them in our own systems. The conclusion... 
sony sacd 777--acting odd--what's going on??????
Contact Sony direct by calling 800 222 Sony. Log in your issue with them so they have a record on file for you. You can ship the unit direct to the repair facility. When the unit begins saying "No Disc" it is the sled motor. Mine was replaced a mo... 
Wadia 860x vs Audio Aero Capitole Mark II 24/192?
The Wadia can be modded by Great Norterhn Sound. Wmail me and I can put you in touch with a guy who just got his Wadia modded there.Happy Listening. 
Review: Polk Audio Lsi 25 Speaker
Hey, as long as you are enjoying the music that is what is important. I have heard mega buck systems that I did not like. I also read the review and was wondering how much better the $10,000 speakers are. Maybe one day I will try a pair.Happy List... 
Should I modify my Sony s9000es or get a DAC?
First off, the mods are better than the stock, how much better than a DAC is the question, and like mentioned above, a DAC will not change SACD. You first need to try out some DACs. The ones that comes to mind in the $1000 range are the Bel Canto ... 
What Instrument do You Play?
Guitar for 37 years (I own quite a few older Gibsons & Fenders), piano/organ, sax, drums, & harmonica. I play jazz, rock, pop, clasical, blues, etc. I love all types of music only if it moves my soul and provides some emotional impact. It ... 
Allman Brothers Band new release 3/18/03
The band is just not the same without Dicky. I will be there at the Beacon in NYC on Sat. March 29th 9th row center because I love their music. It has not been the ssame without Dicky. He just gets to another level when he is playing with them. 
Good but not so well known harmonica blues bands.
The best blus CD that should have won blues CD of the year a few years ago was Blues Time with Magic Dick and Jay Giles. Yes the J. Giles we all know and love??? He can really play Chicago blues guitar better thatn most out there but nobody ever k... 
Speaker Cables
Email me and I will let you know my experience with AZ, Shunyata and Audience speaker cables and let you know what I settled on. Also include your equipment. I am not a dealer or anything.