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Quick poll: Most enjoyable audio magazine ?
I second HiFi World.Stereophile lost heavily in 'fun' department since Corey Greenberg left ... but I stil e-subscribe. 
upgrading Pass x250 to Pass xa60.5
Just FYI - XA-60.5 puts down almost the same power as X-250. The '60' model number refers to Class A power ONLY. After reachig 60W, XA-60.5 goes in class A/B and is as powerful as X-250. See Stereophile measurements for details. 
ARC Ref-300 or 600 or 210: Which sounds best ?
If you do not need all the power, go with Ref110. Not only cheaper, but overall sounds better in a medium sized room than Ref210 IMO. Ref 110 + Ref 5 combo is amazing. Or better yet - Ref Anniversary + Ref110 - this is a killer combo (and only $5k... 
Mcintosh MVP871 vs Krell SACD
I have heard this about the MCD201 before. I own one and it has never failed or created noise. I had MCD-201 in my system. The sound it makes just spinning the CD was unacceptable for me. I could hear it from 10ft away, during quiet passages and w... 
Mcintosh MVP871 vs Krell SACD
Get it fixed at Krell. You should be able to get the upgrade for free if the unit is still under warranty. Then sell it on AgoN and get their new player, which retails for $2500. The new player sounds better, has digital inputs and uses reliable E... 
New dCS Puccini 1,21 version
No idea. Need to ask dCS. 
what is the best, least costly DAC...?
Wait till you hear it with an upgraded PS ! It makes a big difference.That beeing said, I have just found another DAC, which has all the rights to became a classic - it is Arcam rDAC. It is 50% more than the V-DAC (without the upgraded PSU) but so... 
Conrad Johnson, Krell, Creek integrated amp??
But I still feel the S300i falls short of the old 400i, which is better in my opinion all the way around. It (400i) will be a bit smoother, better soundstanging and in my experience a bit more pleasant overall.I stronly disagree. Before I got my S... 
Hiface EVO, Wavelink, Audiophilleo
I considered all you listed, and decided to go with $450 Halide Design Bridge. 
Conrad Johnson, Krell, Creek integrated amp??
I have S300i in my second system. No problems at all. A great integrated. 
New dCS Puccini 1,21 version
I was told in November. 
New dCS Puccini 1,21 version
Info I got from dCS today:WhatÂ’s new in v1.21?The new software adds some useful new features to the Puccini Player. The new features added since v1.12 are:1. In addition to the 4 DSD filters, this release adds a choice of 3 DSP filters when playin... 
Dan D'Agostino is back with a new line
Not all amps have been designed by by Nelson Pass himself. Same at Krell. 
New Wilson Sasha VS Wilson Audio Sophia 2
I went from Sophia 2 to Sasha. Sasha sounds warmer, highs are smoother and better integred, they soundstage better as well. A big step up. 
Electrocompaniet class D ?
10s search with google:1) on this image you can clearly see a two-tier design:http://www.electrocompaniet.com/files/reviews/Test_AW400.PDF2) no class-d design draws 230W at idlehttp://www.electrocompaniet.com/products/classic/poweramp/AW400.htmlCa...