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Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Anonymoustao .. you are right on! Please keep this thread only for modwright sony and oppo players as it provides relevant helpful pointers to optimize these units.Some great information on tube rolling choices. Really helpful.While we are discuss... 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Sorry about the Link above. It did not come right... here it is again.http://audioinvestigations.blogspot.com/2011/04/fan-noise-on-oppo-bdp-95.html 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Looks like oppo fan noise is not audible on most BDP 95 players. There certainly were some complains about the noise.. This link here is one such .. "http://audioinvestigations.blogspot.com/2011/04/fan-noise-on-oppo-bdp-95.html"Now, Dan at Modwrig... 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Thanks Charles1dad.Another question for Charles1dad , JWM and Rfogel8. Any comments on fan of modwright oppo? Is it audible in a quiet listening room? How often does it kicks in while listening stereo? Not concerned with fan kicking in for movies.... 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Thanks Rfogel8. Really helpful. Which one out of the two gives fuller presentation... say for strings/piano? Thanks again. 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Jwm, You are the one who is per Anonymoustao words "... rarer than hen's teeth" as you own both units. Would you please try to elaborate and put in words how the flavors of the two differ?Your response is greatly appreciated. Thanks. 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Now that was really helpful. Thanks rfogel8. I hope both show units had ample break-in period. Please provide your impressions once you have the opportunity of listening both units in your system. 
Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Thanks Erndog for the thread. Dan likes oppo 95. Better bass and warmer. I am still not sure about oppo as I really like stock Sony. I am hoping that somebody with long enough experience with both units would chime in.Thanks for the responses. 
Tandberg tape decks
Sorry for side tracking a bit... any opinion on Revox B 215 deck and how they compared to Tandberg in sound quality? 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
Bobby, are audience au24 "e" version recommended over older au24? Wonder if it is an upgrade worth considering. Has anybody compared the older au24 with "e" version with merlins? Thanks again. 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
Thank you Bobby. 
Merlin vsm mme owners, Cardas cabling Question.
Any Merlin VSM MXe owner experienced Ridge Street Audio Poiema interconnects (Audio Aero/SuperBAM/ARS)? I am also looking for (less costlier) alternatives to Cardas GR interconnects.Thanks. 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
Wonder if anybody compared VPI Classic to TNT V or HR-X? Read this review by Brian Bloom where he mentions ".. The amount of high frequency on the VPI was over the top—it almost sounded like white noise." Any body experience this? Here is the link... 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
Pubul 57'Thank you for a very informative post. I am positive I would love AVC with RM10MKII. One reason to get Merlin was its resolution and transparency and extremely neutral character. Coming from Quad 989 and OTL amplifiers (..very transparent... 
Focal Mini Utopia vs Merlin MXe
Turboglo,I bought a used pair that came with Super BAM (RCA and XLR). I guess I am going to listen to my system so I can have my reference established and then compare to Master BAM in future. Right now debating between ARS and separates and some ...