dmitrydr

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HELP: how to compensate too laid-back source
Just don't get me wrong, I didn't intend to save on interconnects! :) I haven't yet chose which ones I need (I asked this question about my recent NAD, and as a result I sold the NAD, but didn't get the ICs :). I was thinking about AZ Matrix Ref m... 
The best DAC for the money
Theta gen Va, what character does it have - warm/bright, back-laid or forward, what's a tonal balance? 
Buffered CD player?
Not sure if anyone can hear the difference, but I guess a not perfect SPDIF card may cause plenty of jitter: not-perfect clock, electrical jitter, electrical noise from computer power supply, other boards (they are not shielded, right?). Noise fro... 
Best Universal Player for DVD's , CD's w/ dvd-a
Any thoughts about Marantz DV-8400? 
In need of assistance: integrated amp selection
I love my Moon i-5. Check used one. 
IC for Moon/Revel
I'm considering to change te source. NAD C541i to Marantz DV-8400. No HDCD, but there are SACD and DVD-A... Obviously I'd appreciate any opinions on that matter.And, getting back to the subject, who is familiar with Marantz house sound, and consid... 
Decent SACD?
Darrylhifi, what's your opinion about 8400' redbook playback quality? Did you have a chance to compare it to anything else (CDP)? 
Marantz 8300 SACD/DVD AUDIO
Kahana, did you have a chance to compare 8400's redbook CD performance with conventional CDPs? If yes, which ones? 
Denon DVD2900 Vs Marantz Dv8400.
Anyone tried to compare SACD and redbook CD performance on Marantz DV8400 vs. Marantz SA-14? 
Marantz DV-8400 redbook vs. Audio Aero Prima, etc.
I can't believe! Nobody tried to check Marantz 8400? 
I just sold my cd player what should i get?
Some of you mentioned Marantz SACD... How would you compare Marantz DV-8400 universal player to the other 'candidates' in this thread? 
Decent SACD?
Izsakmixer, thanks, just yesterday night I read your review and found it very interesting. Looks like pretty good SACD player in the given price range...I'm wondering how much I'm going to sacrifice in redbook performance comparing to the best CD ... 
Decent SACD?
Thinking about Marantz SA-14 or DV-8400, has anyone tried to compare their redbook performance to Classe CDP-10 or Audio Aero Prima? 
Blu -Tack Under Bookshelf Speakers?
Warrenh, is there any more-less detailed manual how to chose and use those audiopoints? I have the same problem with my Revels M20, and Blue Tac doesn't make me feeling good. My stands have their own four spikes on both sides, but I don't use the ... 
The best DAC for the money
S23chang, I don't think it's that bad :) I just say that I'm doubt that opamps and crystal oscillator upgarde may significantly improve sound quality (if I'm wrong I'd appreciate some more detailed explanation) for budget level device, such as NAD...