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What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
Ken,Thanks for the reply and well wishes. My intention is to upgrade my SACD player. I love what I have read about the Marantz you suggest, but have not heard it. By the time I do this my budget may be $2,000.00, who knows? It's only money, right!... 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
Kehut,Yes, I know. It is on my radar. Any others you might suggest?Dmg 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
Rich,Can you please comment on the Sony XA9000ES? Is that worth considering?Regards,David 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
Hello,90% of my listening is SACD.My player does a poor job in the CD format, so the % is skewed.The vast majority of my SACD's are classical- both symphonic and impressionistic. Others include Keb Mo,Diana Krall,Ray Charles,Ella Fitzgerald and so... 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
Rar1,Thanks for this thoughtful reply. I do have the concern you mentioned and several others. The amp and speakers are new and I want to maxamize them.The player is old and a natural place to look to upgrade. I'm exploring whether or not I can.Dmg 
What is the best power cable under $200.00 retail?
Thank you for these responses. What about an upgraded power cable with a 4 box? Analysis Plus, for example. 
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
Audiobroke,Thanks for this response. I have looked at the Venom. May I have your opinion on this issue? A friend of mine sent me his preferred method of upgrading, which is a three step process. Here is the cut and paste from his email in response... 
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
Thank you very much for this thoughtful reply. Right now I have just separated my audio and video, so my Cambridge and the Sony are resting upon a marble end table, side by side, in my living room. They are about one foot from a wall of glass behi... 
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
I am using the power cord that the amplifier comes with. I have not yet addressed that issue and won't for a while. I am however, always open to suggestions. By the way, I have failed to mention that I am using the Sony C555ES SACD player with the... 
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
I have biwired my Sttafs with Tara Labs Prime 1000, courtesy of Zieman, and mass loaded them. Paired with my new Cambridge Azur 840A V2, the sound is everything I hoped it would be. 
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
I actually settled on the Cambridge 840A v2 after the dust settled from my initial transaction. It is nicely paired with my Sttaf's. 
Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff
I have recently bought Sttaf's on the Gon and am using the Cambridge 840a to drive them. When I upgrade I will consider both the Krell 400 and MF A5.For now I have, what for me, is a very full and pleasing sound.