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Anyone heard the Sony SCD-XA5400 mod + others
Haven't heard the 5400 but I did have a 9000 with a Modwright mod and have a VSE 9000 on its way to my house in a couple days. I could tell you how they compare if you're interested. By the way, I loved the Modwright. Those are probably the 2 bigg... 
Best speakers for about $3500
I have a B&W dealer very near me and have listened to all their best speakers and the Magnepans several times. Nice speakers but I don't think either of those companies' products have the clarity and dynamics of VMPS speakers. In a small room,... 
What of your CD's have good sonics?
CatfishBob, In the past 1+ years I've known about A'gon, several buyers and sellers have turned me on to the daily double--great music that happens to sound great too on cd.Rickie Lee Jones-first album, pretty much all of them for sound howeverMar... 
Please...Advice For The Speakerly Challenged
Look for VMPS 626R's with the following upgrades: megawoofers, auricaps, fst tweeter, sound deadening or VMPS rm30's with the same upgrades. I have the first speaker along with a VMPS 215/VSS upgrade sub and the combo is unbelievable. You could ge... 
What makes a Cd player a Great cd player
I didn't buy a cd player until 1994 because evry time I brought one home to comepare it to my analog setup, I thought it sucked--cd vs. record. I finally settled and bought a Nad 502, cheap but good sounding for the money. I thought all cd players... 
Looking to buy a complete 2 chanel system
If you have patience, you could put that system together in a couple months or less. It's worth the waiting and yes I've been there and done that and am now extremely lucky to have put together a system that sounds so good, I'll be happy until it ... 
Looking to buy a complete 2 chanel system
bwoodham, VMPS RM-30 speakers w/auricaps, megawoofers, fst tweeters, sound deadening, possibly upgraded exterior as upgrades. 2200.00-2600.00 used fantasically clear, dynamic sound like looking through a clean window. Belles 150 Reference amp 1500... 
Need Help Deciding
Beatboy, I would definitely recommend VMPS 626R's with the FST and auricaps upgrades. You can get them on Agon for 1500.00 or so. Fantastic clarity, dynamics, and have the ability to adjust to different rooms. VMPS RM-2's are also about that cost ... 
Cables for my Paradigm studios
For the money or not, the Speltz anticables sound incredible. If they cost 1000.00, I still bet you'd be hard pressed to find a more transparent, dynamic sound with no drawbacks soundwise. They just don't look very impressive. I had Harmonic Techn... 
Micro acoustics 2002e Cartirdge and upgrade bug
Austin, If I were you, I'd tap Raul's knowledge of cartridges. He has a whole bunch. I had a 2002e back in 1978 with a Kenwood KD-500 turntable modified slightly along with a Grace 707 arm. That table and arm kept me happy until 1994, when the mot... 
Dream system - but no aftermarket power cords
Jofte, If you want to spend a ton of money, buy the name brand power cords. If you want phenominal sound at a ridiculous price that upgrades all systems, contact GTT Audio in New York--very high end store. They researched making the best sounding ... 
Power Cord: Need to choose from these, please help
On a tip from a fellow Agon member, I bought the Absolute Audio power cord II from GTT Audio out of New York. They carry outrageously priced stuff and set out to design a great sounding power cord that works in all systems. I was skeptical but one...