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Mcintosh MCD500 something special?
check out the new Sony SCD XA5400ES CD/SACD player with balanced/RCA and HDMI outputs. It has some new technology in it that makes it quite special and sounds less digital than anything I've ever heard for $1500msrp:O) 
Cable Costs Relative to System
I'll say this again, one of the best finds in cabling is the Monster Z200i IC. The shame is they are discontinueing it. It allows a huge soundstage with extremely pure and grain free highs, open warm and detailed mids with killer fast bass. I am c... 
KRELL S-300i How does it sound ?
I did not pursue Brett for information regarding the CDP due to my dissapointment with the S300i. Since they are making the stuff in the PRC it better have SACD onboard. 
KRELL S-300i How does it sound ?
Not a good match for Moo Goo Gui Pan...leaves a bad taste in your mouth:O( 
Mark Levinson No.512 CD Player---Opinions
For $15K it should weigh 60lbs, be machined from a solid biilet of aluminum and be hand crafted with custom designed and tested parts. Oh, the remote should be made of solid gold as well:O) 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Guidocorona makes an extremely salient argument for the re-orientation of most audiophiles. In the end, whatever brings one closer to the music is the right technology:O) 
KRELL S-300i How does it sound ?
Well I owned one (yes), I talked with Brett D'Agostino about the venutre into "Made in China" gear before it's launch. The CDP will be out sometime this year. My dealer also was aware of the Chinese manufacturing issue. The parts are off the shelf... 
AC Power Cord and Krell Pre
Pull the wool off first. OK, there are NO GAURANTEES that any particular component will sound it's best with ANY specific power cord. Stock cords may or may not sound good depending on the quality of the cord and ancillary equipment..so many varia... 
If cables can break-in, can they then wear-out?
No they will not wear out if they are not abused or exposed to a detrimental environment. Break in is for real...unless your deaf of course IMHO 
Speaker cable for my Revel F 30 & MF Nu-Vista M3?
Short interconnects (were talkin 2.2 vrms average signal..very delicate and easy to screw up and dumb down). Speaker cables should be about 8ft minimum and within reason lenghtwise..maybe 12 to 15ft max. Personal experience is the best guide post ... 
Speaker placement toe-in and cables
Your mileage will vary depending on the design of the speaker system, but I have found anytime you can use minimal to no toe in, you will be blessed with the most dynamic and natural soundstage IMHO:0) 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Disbeliever, I agree the Sony takes a long time to settle in, but there was something very special about it right out of the box. It's rendering of tone, dynamic contrasts and transparency are uncanny! RB is as wonderfull as SACD, which is amazing... 
KRELL S-300i How does it sound ?
YES! Shhhhh....problems are already afoot. 
I am sick of cables
Bravo Sns!! 
I am sick of cables
I owmed a pair of Dunlavy SC-V speakers (my first high end speakers). To be fair, I think Mr. Dunlavy's experiment was padded, given that the only variable was the individuals own psychology and bias. Everything makes a difference and all of it ha...