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Advice needed re: new CD player purchase
everyoneI just posted my favorable comments about the Integra CDC-3.4 with dual Wolfson DACs herehttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/better-cd-sound-the-searchOP: it does not play SACD.Integra 8.5, dual DACs (same wolfsons?) does play SACDhttps... 
Better CD Sound: The Search
Oh Happy Day,Integra CDC-3.4 6 disc changer arrived, like new, perfect, and, despite my ’doubtful’ expectation bias:FINALLY one that sounds preferable to my Sony. I highly recommend the sound of this with it’s dual Wolfson processors and all of On... 
Great song to test bass
Just about any Jazz Trio or Quartet with Ron Carter or Ray Brownone of my favorites, Ray playing with Oscar Petersonhttps://www.discogs.com/release/2715156-Oscar-Peterson-Ray-Brown-Milt-Jackson-The-Very-Tall-Band 
Great song to test bass
you might like thishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Bass_(album) 
2v, 4v, or 1v input better?
you need to know the max output of the source equipment. then go up a bit above that.many cd players range 1-2v, so use 4v.your phono stage is probable safely below 2, try 4 to be safe, then if not enough volume, try 2. 
Better CD Sound: The Search
jafant,Know anyone near Kenwood, CA with $35.?https://www.ebay.com/itm/265274447595?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=533... 
Great song to test bass
I rediscovered Mila Drumke, (heard her live when she was a teenager) she has an album of standards, the whole album is terrific, her version of My Funny Valentine is just her and a bass player. Not the most bass, but the tonality explored is DELIG... 
Better CD Sound: The Search
I have to disagree, they move these factories around overnight, it's up to the brand to monitor quality control, reputation, and warranty. My Cayin A88T is MIC, and my Sony Cameras are MIC. Excellent build quality.Sony rx100m1 back in late 2012... 
Better CD Sound: The Search
jafantI can see the label on the listing, made may 2019, Malaysia.denon laser delayed till tomorrow lateIntegra moved up to tomorrow late. 
Better CD Sound: The Search
My Sony to Beat: DVP-NC80V (from crutchfield’s old info)One converter for SACD and a separate One for CD? optical and coaxial digital outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM1 set of A/V outputs (composite, S-video, and 480i/480p component video)plays DV... 
Impressed with all in one computer speaker - Vanatoo
3.2ms delay (from Vanatoo site) "Doesn’t all this processing cause a delay in the audio?Yes it does. However the delay (or latency) of the audio signal from input to output on the Transparent Series speakers is only about 3.2ms. Let’s put that in... 
Better CD Sound: The Search
jafanthttps://integrahometheater.com/recently acquiredhttps://integrahometheater.com/premium-audio-company-sharp-acquire-onkyo/ 
What cartridge for a prime super scout 10.5 arm.? Budget $500
My first MC, Audio Technica AT33PTG/II, ML on boron, $50. over your budgetexcellent sounding, tight channel balance and wide separation.https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/cartridges/type/moving-coil/at33ptg-2you can get just in your budget hereh... 
Best DAC+Volume Control under $1000 (used)
this Chase RLC-1 Remote Line Controller will give you remote volume for 4 inputsthus you can use a DAC without volume control, lots more choices within your budget.https://www.ebay.com/itm/265367179857?hash=item3dc91dd251:g:lPIAAOSwzNRhbItRIt need... 
Advice needed re: new CD player purchase
Nearly everyone is telling me to get a good transport with appropriate digital output, and a separate DAC. Then you can also use the DAC for streaming as well as SACD/CD Play.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/better-cd-sound-the-searchNo matt...