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Another sign SACD is dying
Jadem6IMO you are not missing anything I agree with you and share your enthusiasm for SACD. What amazes me is these same people who are negative about SACD will promote tweak after tweak trying to get the absolute most out of their systems. When t... 
Another sign SACD is dying
LArrykenWhat did you mean that SONY is the General Motors of audio; please explain?Chuck 
Audiophiles DO NOT USE DHL-READ MY NIGHTMARE
Sorry to hear about your experience I too had herd that DHL was a quality company; but apparently not. Good Luck in getting your money back. I know, because of the Holiday Season, shipping companies in general are using alot of temporary help. But... 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
GinasI am with you about confusion. But that is what happens when you ask for opinions. But as others have mentioned you really need to try and listen to both as they are distinctly different animals or if that is not possible go with what you kno... 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
And what do the people at wilson audio know. Not trying to be funny or sarcastic it is just I have just never thought their speakers to be all that great. And believe me I am trying to understand as I have listened to their speakers in dealers sho... 
Tube preamp with DNA-500
I was working with a dealer concerning the purchase of a new amplifier that sold both CJ and Mccormack equipment and he recommended either the DNA 500 or the CJ premier 350 for my application and that both amps would match well with my CJ premier ... 
SACD is it worth it?
I would not personally buy a new cd player that would not play multiple formats. There are numerous threads concerning hi-rez formats on this site I would read a few before making any decision. I personally enjoy SACD (hybrids) and would not consi... 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
I have only listened to Audio Research equipment in showrooms and for a short periods of time but it just never pulled me into the music emotionally. So my vote is for CJ as it has always been my cup of tea just much more musical than any of the A... 
Down graded, with fantastic results
Good for you. This hobby is at its best when we don't spend an arm and a leg and get sound that pleases us. It is most frustrating when we spend a large sum of money and don't get what we are expecting. Good Luck and enjoy the music.Chuck 
Sovtek 6550 - Can they really be THIS bad???
maxx makes a good point yoy need to let the unit burn-in for sometime before you start flipping tubes. Chuck 
Sovtek 6550 - Can they really be THIS bad???
It sounds to me like it may be a problem with the unit. Are you sure it is functioning correctly? If you have liked the sound of this companies equipment in the past I would think that it is odd that you need to start flipping tubes so quickly to ... 
Need advice ono a Tube preamp
conrad johnson depending on your budget there are a couple of models to choose from; used or new. 
Pre-Amp Reliability -- 4th time mine has conked
I have owned different models of conrad johnson pre-amps over the course of several years and have never had any problems. I am not familiar with your make and model so I can not comment on the manufacturers reliability record. I would not, howeve... 
Sony SCD-1 mod
the scd-1 is a wonderfull base from which to start or is very good left stock. One of the best places to have it modded are audiomod; for information see link below.http://www.audiomod.com/pages/679746/index.htmChuck 
Sonus Faber GP + cj 2250
venThey will both have the same sonic signiture it is just that the 2500 will have more bottom end and even at low volume levels will control the SF's better. The higher current driving capacity of the 2500 will give more substance to the music at...