dave_b

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Cable Recommendations for Entry Level
MIT AVT 2 or AVT 1 cables will unleash maximum musicality in any system. They can be life changing for those who care about reproducing music intact and unrestrained...simply orgasmic! 
Solid state amp for Totem Model 1`s
The NAD C375BEE with MIT AVT 1 cabling for preamp out/main in connection....I use Totems as well. Warm, dynamic and palpable with great presence. 
Naim Nait vs. NAD 375BEE: Soundstage
The NAD C375BEE is phenomenal and has not been reviewed properly nor utilized properly by most owners. The reason is the preamp out/main in connection...you must use a high quality interconnect. With MIT AVT 1 cables from CD to the NAD, jumper con... 
The best CD Player for the money
Best high end sound I've owned for under $1k is the NAD C565BEE CD/USB player. 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
My Modwrighted Sony XA5400ES has plenty of soul and zero digititus"O) 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
I understand completely...I meant to imply that Dan could point you in the right direction:O) Get the player and convert it...enjoy it and then save up for the mod!! It's worth waiting for. 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Contact Dan at Modwright..shouldn't be a problem:O) 
Krell Power Consumption
FYI, I did go from the FPB Cx amps to the Evo stuff....drumroll........keep the FPB stuff if you have it! Krell is now obsolete. Moment of silence please:O( 
Review: Audio Research Corporation HD 220 Amplifier
The HD220 delivers excessive overemphasis in the upper octaves. Overall, it sounds bright, forward lean. Still being avoided like the plague by reviewers...Hmmmm"O) 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
No, I have not. 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Absolutely Timo...Dan uses each technology to it's best application:O) 
Totem THE ONE vs Totem Signature One
You definately have to address the tweeter's characteristics by paying close attention to room acoustics, cables and type of equipment used. They can be hot sounding, especially when pushed:O) 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Who are you talking too disbeliever? This post is in regards to the Sony XA5400ES/Modwright CDP. Some of what you say is true, however, having an intelligently designed tube circuit utilized on the front end of a system can provide for a far more ... 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Nice system Gregfey! I'll be sure to post my review after a thorough listen with all genre of music. 
Newbe Question, Krell 400xi - PS Audio Dac Hook-up
Krell and Sony XA5400ES is a no brainer and will give you better sound than the PS Audio DAC wt a crap transport. The transport is more important than you think!!