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Review: AudioQuest Ruby Interconnect
I upgraded to Anaconda from Viper and have never looked back. I have always liked audioquest products very detailed and open. I am using their bedrock speaker cables but I am seriously thinking of upgrading to Volcano. I too was skeptical about th... 
Tube upgrade for CJ 16LS MKII?
Different tubes do different things, a little more of this, a little less of that. I have always found myself going back to the tubes the units was designed with. Just my thoughts.Chuck 
ML 335 vrs ML 336
I second Jvogt's opinion.Chuck 
Power cord and Sony SCD-1
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I will take all of your suggestions and do a bit more research....then make my decision.Thanks, Chuck 
which is better, Sony SCD-1, or SCD-XA777ES?
No question; SCD-1.Chuck 
Why go with active preamp?
I did not have good results in my system going cd player direct, music was lifeless. Even the famed audio aero sounded lifeless too me going direct. But it is you who has to be satisfied with the results not anyone else. The music is much more sat... 
Question for SCD-1 Owners
I agree with all the above concerning the build and sound quality of this player. Mine is not quite a year old and absolutely love it. However,I have not noticed any the noise that you mention upon loading a CD. Thanks, Chuck 
What amp to match with Conrad Johnson Premier 16/2
Depending on your budget and power requirements you may want to consider a CJ MF2500A. The benefits of staying with CJ is no system matching concerns as Mkfischer suggests. I have this very combination and find it to be excellent. If tubes is what... 
Tubes with Thiel CS-3.6's? has anyone had success?
I had a CJ Premier 11a driving my Thiel 3.6's and loved it. I only sold it because a friend made me an offer I could not refuse. I ended up buying a CJ MF2500A and I must admit the bass is better with the power of this ss amp. But the 11a was pure... 
Need A Quick Education
TreyhossYou might want to ask a couple of dealers that advertise here on AG if they would grant you an in home audition. I have seen a couple advertise that they would do this and besides it never hurts to ask. I agree with the other posters that ... 
Worried about my Sony SCD-1
My SCD-1 is less than a year old with no prblems to speak of. However, I would not expect any given its age.Chuck 
CJ PV-14L vs. Cary SLP-88
The pre-amps you mention are very good. However, you are very close to the cost of a used CJ premier 17ls which is an excellent pre-amp. I would try and stretch to this price point. Otherwise both the CJ and Cary you mention are very good. A coupl... 
MFSL going SACD
ThsalmonYes, I agree she is rather unique in her presentations. I must be in the mood to listen to her.Chuck 
Pre-amp suggestions
StenhoMust have been something wrong with it or poor system matching.Chuck 
MFSL going SACD
I am not sure what your question is? Do you mean SACD exclusively?.... I have the MFSL Patricia Barber SACD's and they are some of the finest recordings I have.Chuck