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| Review: Philips CD-880 CD Player JabThe manual to my CD-80 says that it is a 16bit x 4 sample DAC. I believe that I read somewhere while I was researching this machine that Philips used their Gold Crown DAC (unsure about the name) chip in this player. Which as I undersood it they... | |
| Review: Philips CD-880 CD Player I have a Philips Cd-80 that I am quite happy with. I am not quite sure of the manufacturing date but I bought it in 1991. Do you know if this was the successor to the Cd-880 or predecessor or just a different model altogether as it looks slightly ... | |
| Pass X250/350 /Plinius SA250/Classe CAM350's/Sim From your list I would recommend either of the Pass X series models. I have no personel experience with the others you mention; so I can not comment. You may also want to consider the Conrad Johnson MF2500A it is 250 WPC and very comparable to the... | |
| Upgraded AC outlets I would recommend PS Audio Power Ports and 10 gage romex. Code depending on the area you live in is typically 12 gage for 20 amp circuits and 10 gage for 30 amp circuits.Chuck | |
| Sony xa 777es + Audio Aero Prima Dac I would save the money on the DAC and have the sony modded if you deem necessary. Chuck | |
| Elect. EMC-1 Mk II vs. Audio Aero Capitole Mk II ? Rxlarry99Is your CJ MF2500A and upgraded model; if so, did you hear it before the upgrade. The reason I am asking is that I am running a CJ MF2500 as well and am considering having it upgraded. I would like to know what your thoughts are consideri... | |
| Elect. EMC-1 Mk II vs. Audio Aero Capitole Mk II ? I prefered the EMC-1 (IMO) the build quality is better. These two players sound different but in my experience neither one was superior to the other; just different. You really need to listen to both and then make your decision. Of both of these o... | |
| Cary CD 306/200; what else? You may want to consider the Electrocmpanient EMC-1. I am not sure, but I suspect, that you can find one (used) in your price range. Personnaly I liked it better than the Audio Aero because of its seemingly better build quality. Sound wise they so... | |
| Best CD AND SACD Player under 1000 Enzo That is a good suggestion I have not personally heard that player, but I am sure it is very good. However, it has no SACD capability and while I am sure that it is better than the Philips and / or Sony on redbook, it will not compare on SACD,... | |
| Best CD AND SACD Player under 1000 I understand that the Philips SACD1000 is a pretty decent player and can be improve through modification. I just perused this site and there are a couple for sale for around $700 used. You might try one of the lower end Sony players as well. You m... | |
| Going SACD or analog? In my opinion you are going to need to purchase half speed 180 gm masters or better to get the full benefits of analog over SACD. Standard vinyl, while very good at times, is not, again in my experience, going to outerform SACD at least to a signi... | |
| Tube amp for planar speakers and SS pre Most people recommend the opposite of what you are doing, tube pre / ss amp, for reasons you suggest ; that being bass control. I use a CJ 16ls II tubed pre-amp and CJ MF2500 ss power amp and find it to be a very good combination. Also tubes in pr... | |
| Going SACD or analog? Gary (Gdolin) makes some very good points pertaining to the various musical formats and has obviously experience the pluses and minuses of vinly ownership.I don't see why you need to make a choice; unless money is the concern. If it is then I woul... | |
| Equipment Break-in: Fact or Fiction It's a fact but don't expect a silk purse out of a sows ear.Chuck | |
| I just installed NOS tubes? I have always found the stock tubes performed the best overall. Different tubes sounded, well, just that, different, a little more of this or a little less of that, but in the end I went back to the tubes the unit was designed around. Others I am ... |