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Yet Another Yamaha T-2 Restoration Question:
Jvia, you didn't mention what the WD40 is for and what does the Duralube do? 
Stereophile "confirms" Moncrieff's SACD comments ?
I am in Michigan, and ready! What is the CD player? 
Stereophile "confirms" Moncrieff's SACD comments ?
Tiner, I have only had experience with the Sony SCD-1 as a SACD/CD player, I can say, bring your $1500 player over! That said, I would assume most SACD/CD players are designed for optimum playback to be via SACD. 
Stereophile "confirms" Moncrieff's SACD comments ?
Bomarc, he loved the SACD playback but was disappointed with it's Redbook performance; he prefered his reference MF 3D for Redbook. 
Stereophile "confirms" Moncrieff's SACD comments ?
Forgive me if I state what has already been stated, I don't have the time nor desire to read all that was posted prior, that said, I read most of the review in question and this review also goes on to state that his SACD test smoked CD playback. S... 
Multichannel SACD, new category?
I would like it if there was a separate category under digital for SACD and DVD-A discussions. 
Pop-free fm stations.
I would recommend a good vintage tuner. As listed on this site many a times, goto http://www.geocities.com/tunerinfo/ and learn about some respected models. I think you will be quite amazed at how good some of these tuners are and some will compet... 
The most musical system you ever build?
Sugarbie, that is exactly what I was posting. The Denon was more musical to me, yet the Heath was cleaner. Looking back, I would chose the Denon over the Heath if I were to do it over; heck looking back I would do a lot different. 
The most musical system you ever build?
It's an interesting question, when I was young into this hobby I had a little Denon integrated amp that I replaced with a Heath amp and pre that I got a great deal on as a friend had company ties. The Heath setup clearly was cleaner than the Denon... 
BMG CD's ARE worse
Pictura, how can you determine where your CD was "pressed"? 
which Alpha Core MI2 is the one to buy?
Here is a reply that I received in the past from Lou at LAT in regards to their SS-1000 D bi-wire."The bi- wire version has four separate wires in the jacket along its entire length. At the amplifier end two wires are placed in one connector for t... 
which Alpha Core MI2 is the one to buy?
Sean, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad.All kidding aside, thanks for the lengthy reply, I am not sure I know anymore now than before though.You did raise another question I have though. I have LAT SS-1000 D bi-wire speaker... 
which Alpha Core MI2 is the one to buy?
What is "Shotgun" concerning wires? 
Differences between BW N804 and BW N805?
There was another thread similiar to this not long ago, though I am not sure it will be of much help.B&W 803 vs 804 
What do you think about this idea for the FORUMS??
I like the idea and have used it when at the Asylum, as they have this feature; I find it useful at times when reading someones comments to see what their system consists of.