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Lossless Files Vs CD's
Interesting responses and a lot more controversial as to what if any the audible differences are. It seems clear enough that there are likely other more limiting factors for perfect reproduction than the two mediums would present. I have been play... 
Acou Zen vs Anaysis Plus vs Cardas Clear Sp. Cable
Before you kick sand at what I am going to suggest you might want to try it. I had more expensive speaker cabling which I replaced at the suggestion of someone who has been in the audio business for a few years. The cable I used to replace what I ... 
Does Anyone remember
I wonder if it's just the edge weighting or if something else is at play too. I was at a site recently where they listed a bunch of cheap tweaks for cd's one of which was to dull the reflective edge of the disc with very light grit sand paper. I c... 
Sim Audio Moon 260D
Thanks for the post. I pulled the trigger and bought a CD-1 which is the same as the 260d. The unit I purchased has received the upgrade companies signature edition mods so I am anxious to see how it sounds once it is in place in my system! 
Usher CD 7 MkII
I passed on buying it as there is too little information on it for me to get enthused about it. Thanks for your help though! 
CD player to compete with my vinyl rig?
Eastern Electric Minimax DAC-Pick any half way decent transport or older cd player with a digital out and connect it up and enjoy. Some really prefer the SS output on it but I find that I like the tube output utilizing and RCA Cleartop. 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
EE MiniMax Dac w\RCA Cleartop tubePioneer DV503 as a transportThis EE is astonishingly good! 
EE MiniMax Dac Tube Rolling?
Ok so took me a bit to respond as I was actually awaiting the MiniMax's arrival as I had just purchased it when I first posted. I have to it sounded pretty darn good with the stock tube and yes even a bit cleaner without it. Playing is is SS mode ... 
Rogue versus Peachtree
If you are thinking about a class D amp like the Peachtree I would think you would also want to consider Rogue's new Class D hybrid Medusa and perhaps the Bel Canto Ref150s or Ref500s and Dac 2.5 combo. 
Rogue Audio Which Combo???
Thanks to everyone who responded and Goldprintaudio, you are probably right.. there is likely no wrong choice! I have been hugely impressed with everything I have read about Rogue and the feedback from its owners regarding their service and transp... 
Rogue fans, what would you do???
The amp I was using was a Roksan Kandy K2 which is really a fantastic amp and quite good don't get me wrong. I had the opportunity to use a Peachtree iNova for a bit though and it just was a bit better in the area I mentioned above but it did not ... 
Rogue Audio Which Combo???
A little more information from me and some choices perhaps..Thinking about my goal I would like the lower mids to be full and all the usual.. (deep but tight bass, silky mids, shimmering but not brash highÂ’s etc.) My last amp definitely lacked ful... 
Rogue Audio Which Combo???
Goldprintaudio- I see that you are also a Bel Canto dealer. If you were comparing against a Bel Canto Ref150s\Dac 2.5 combo, what would you pair up minimally or choose in the Rogue line to be in your opinion its equal? How about clearly better? (E... 
Rogue Audio Which Combo???
The speakers are Soliloquy 5.3 which are both tube and SS friendly and fairly efficient at a rating of 89db. They are a 2.5 way tower design with the woofer and the midrange being fed from the same set of posts. 
What is "low ball"
I would tend to agree with less than 70-75% of market or book value. I do not agree with it having to do with the asking price. I'm basing this in part taht there seems to be a trend that some Agoner's are of the opinion that something that is 2-3...