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Playing SACD on a Non-SACD Player
You can only play hybrid SACD's on a redbook player. There are two layers (redbook and SACD) on these types of discs. A redbook player can not read the SACD layer. If it is a SACD only disc, a redbook player will not read it at all. 
Why do people write mean things about musicians
Badbunnyr,I would disagree with your statement that record companies read reviews off a google search to determine whether they will continue to support an artist. I think that most record companies don't give 2 cents what anyone says. They only l... 
A Suggestion for MF x-10v3 tube buffer users
I have listened to the unit with and without the PSU and the difference is pretty big. I would get the PSU if I were you.Good Luck,Burton 
$1000 to spend on an amp used
Thanks for all of the responses. I ended up going with the 909. I am very happy with the sound. Next up is a new CDP. 
Too much bass
Viridian,Thanks for the link and addtional info. Very interesting.Thanks,Burton 
Too much bass
Viridian,Thanks for the info from Stereophile. Very interesting that the Richard's spec's are quite different than what Stereophile found.Thanks,Burton 
Too much bass
I have a buddy that had the M120's(upgraded to the 150's) and Vandy 2Sigs and he never had any issues other than his room. He treated the room to tame too much bass. The Vandy's are 86dB @ 7 nomial ohms. Middle of the road load. I would call Rogue... 
Looking for a romantic sounding monitor
What does romantic soundlike? I have Quad 12L's and like them quite a bit. I would describe the sound in my system to be a bit on the layed back side of neutral. 
7 channel Sim titan or seperate amps???
I have always been impressed with the Sim stuff and would not think there would be a significant increase in quaility if you went to separate mono blocks unless you spent a lot more money. I would try different settings with the crossover point un... 
Paradigm Upgrades Please Help
Given your budget I would go with the 90P option. I disagree with RW on the 3805 being able to drive the 100's. I use to own Studio 40's and drove them with a yamaha receiver with the same power rating as the 3805. The Yamaha couldn't control the ... 
What are the best CD Player around $3500?
The only one I've heard that you listed is the Ayre and I was very impressed with it. Used you might look at the SimAudio Eclipse and the McCormack UDP-1, both used. 
Paradigm Upgrades Please Help
If you have the funds you could get the 100's and a separate 2 channel amp to drive them and use the 3805 as the pre. I would look at rotel, adcom, etc for the 2 channel amp.What is your ratio of 2 channel music vs HT?Do you want to stay with para... 
gallo ref 3's amp recommendation
McCormack DNA225 
How good is the Musical Fidelity A5?
I have listened to it at a local shop for about two hours total driving Quad L series and some Totems with the the A5 CDP. I thought it was very sterile. There weren't any glaring flaws just sterile. Many better options at the $2.5k price range. I... 
Anyone heard new Moon I-7 Integrated Amp?
Riffer,I am with you one the old cosmetics. Much better than the new. The displays on the P8 and Andromeda are too big and it make them look cheap.Burton