dave_b
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| Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player I have to say guys, that this is a case of a little understanding can be a dangerous thing. I have owned Levinsons N0. 39, 390S and 37/360S, Wadia 850SE, BAT VKD5SE, ARC CD3, Sony SCD-1,777ES,9000ES and others. I use some of the best cables and po... | |
| Does the WATT/Puppy 8 image as well as the 7? The new Sasha is better and less expensive, so the 8 and 7 are worthless unless stolen for $15k or less. I owned the system 6 and believe that Wilson has not greatly improved upon that speaker until the new Sasha. Best bang for the buck would be t... | |
| What do you see as the downside of tubes? Rleff, what I mean is that even in my best ARC reference based system, I found a subtle dulling of transients and a fine layer of film that precluded me from feeling directly connected to the music. In other words, if I put on a great live jazz re... | |
| B&W 802 N vs. D Budt, correctomundo my friend! I have been very happy with an integrated amp after having spent $50K plus on seperates over the years. There are many paths to audio nirvana:O) | |
| What do you see as the downside of tubes? No, it's called having ears Audiofeil. Again, I stated MY preference. I've owned several tube based systems and enjoyed them. System synergy is the most important aspect to getting good sound anyway, but in the end I prefer Pass, Krell, MF, Spectr... | |
| What do you see as the downside of tubes? For me it has mostly been about clarity or transparency. I want to sense that there is nothing between me and the players. Anything that dulls, rounds off or clouds the soundstage is unacceptable! Most tube based components get in the way, despite... | |
| B&W 802 N vs. D Diw, did you decide yet? It's a shame so many people can have so little to offer. If you like the B&W sound then the D's will sound much smooter and more open with less grain and a sweeter tone. If you want a complete overhaul then many possib... | |
| Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player Well Metralla...how does the Mod sound on the XA5400ES? | |
| Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player Wow, good stuff Cyrilmartin...thanks:O) | |
| Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player Cyrilmartin, I have Maggie 3.6R's now so I think 40khz + is enough extension to hear what's going on up top on the Sony! I am Mr. Mom...no company affiliation. Attack would be wrong, I am just very impressed with the 5400 and like to correct any m... | |
| Best cable for Jumpers He has to ask nicely:O) | |
| Best cable for Jumpers Offer expires today:O) | |
| Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player How long have you had the player? Breakin time is crucial for the Sony till it smooths out. With my PC it has the cleanest, purest most extended high frequency range of any player I've owned. I still think you have a problem elsewhere in the chain... | |
| Krell's new direct i-pod connection. Quality AC lines and recepticles are always a plus. Surge protectors just plain suck! They rob a system of low level detail and alter certain frequency domains which effects tonality, dynamics etc... A great power cord, IC and speaker cables will ... | |
| Best cable for Jumpers Joaoveiga, I will do you a huge freakin favor if you want me to! I happen to have a custom set of NBS Omega micro jumpers with banana terminations on both ends. If that works for you, I can send them to you to try. If you like them I would appreci... |