faberryman

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Which inexpensive ic's cables worth checking out?
I don't think you can beat Kimber Hero for the money. They come up quite frequently hereo on Audiogon. 
CDP with Optical in ?
The Playback Designs MPS-5 SACD/CD Player has an optical input. 
What's going on w/ Meridian's website?
Everyone is anticipating an announcement at CES in early January. 
Meridian G08 vs Meridian G08.2
Unless I am mistaken, I think the only difference is that the G08 uses a drawer-loading drive and the G08.2 uses a slot-loading drive. 
Is a Meridian 598 a great music CD player?
Cerrot:What did you replace it with? 
Is a Meridian 598 a great music CD player?
Yes, both the 588 (CD-only) and the 598 (CD/DVD-A/DVD) use DVD-ROM drives for multiple reads. They are superior to the previous generation 500/506/508 CD players as well as the 586 CD/DVD player as a result. 
Best video upscaling chip?
The Denon 2930CI has the Reon chip. The 5930CI has the Realta. I have forgotten which chip the 3930CI has. 
Meridian 508.20 Drawer Noise
I have a Meridian 506 which has developed the same problem after six years. I plan on sending it to Meridian for repair after the holidays.Someone else who auctioned a Meridian 508 on Audiogon had the same problem. He sent it back to Meridian befo... 
Meridian 506 version..what do I have??
Look of the front faceplate. If it just says "506 CD Player", you have the 18-bit version; otherwise, it will say whether its the 20-bit or 24-bit version. Also, look at the serial number on a white sticker on the back. If it is 1xxxxx, then it ha... 
why is nobody buying the meridian 565 for 1200 on audiogon?
The 565 for $1200 does not have the Z3 upgrade which allows it to do DTS and 7.1 surround as well as take advantage of many of the improvements and extra features (variable crossovers, 24-bit digital input, etc) available in the current version 6 ... 
Proceed AVP vs. Meridian 561 Help
Meridian has recently released a software update for the 561 to allow it to provide Dolby ProLogic II (DPLII). Just download the update to your 561 and your ready to go. Cost: Free! 
Listening Room Upgrade
"There is a finished room below the listening room precluding any modifications from the underside."I agree with the others about more bracing under the floor. Have at that ceiling below. Drywallers are quick and cheap. This is your stereo we're t... 
Adding a Second Sub
Re: directionality of subs:I have a REL Strata III in the right corner of my listening room. On the 4th track of James Taylor's Hourglass CD, beginning at around 3:50, there is a drum roll which goes from right to left on the soundstage, with a bi... 
I opened both MIT and Transparent netwks
Which Transparent cables did you open up? One might expect lower level workmanship in an entry level cable, such as a Transparent MusicLink 200. If that level of workmanship was in a upper end cable, such as an Ultra XL, it would be an entirely di... 
Replacing Rel Sub Cable
Transparent will also make a custom cable for you in any of its products levels.