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Review: Denon APl 3910 CD Player
Brainwater - which CJ preamp are you using? 
Mating power cords with APL 3910
Frankg - there's a pretty substantial difference in both noise floor and dynamics between the 3.5 and the 3.5 plus, I have discovered. 
Is this ludicrous or not?
Amps should also be facing south for best performance. 
Review: Denon APl 3910 CD Player
I would absolutely try the Elrod Sig 2 on the 3910, which is what I currently have. If you like it, the Statement is even "more of a good thing". In my system, I have a Statement coming from the wall, several Sig 3's, a Sig 2 and an Epiphany (prea... 
Mating power cords with APL 3910
Thanks - I already tried that and mine sounds better through the BPT+. Is yours the 3.5+ or the 3.5? Also, the cord used from the wall to the BPT makes a HUGE difference, I have discovered. When I went from the Sig 3 to the Statement, all my compo... 
APL 3910 owners, has anyone tried APL upsampler?
Just got my APL 3910 with upsampler board and so far, out of the box I prefer the upsampler on. It gives the musical presentation more "presence" at this point - as the player breaks in, it will be interesting to see if and or how the differences ... 
Mating power cords with APL 3910
Using David Elrod's Sig 2 on my APL 3910 and the sound is amazing. ALso have dedicated 20 amp lines and Elrod Statement from wall to BPT 3.5+ signature power conditioner and Sig 3 feeding a McCormack DNA-500 amp. 
DV-50s vs Krell SACD Standard vs Denon 3910 mod
Just got my apl modded 3910 - took awhile, but OUT OF THE BOX with upsampler it sounded better than DV-50s on all media. That is COLD, with 0 hours on the player. I know it hasn't even "opened up" yet - I am hundreds of hours away from that happen... 
Best preamp w/Tuner for McCmk DNA-500?
Thanks all - looks like a really good preamp and separate tuner might be the answer, as long as I can still get home theater performance when I want it. My current Sunfire actually gives me all the bells and whistles I'm looking for, and the tuner... 
Help me with a major amp upgrade...
I would also check out Steve McCormack's DNA-500. Very dynamic, musical and great presentation - "as if you are there". I just got one after listening to all the "big names" and its even "livingroom friendly", i.e., it will fit in your rack! Read ... 
A question of power
Monster AVS2000 regulates voltage between the wall and your components. 
Need help to find Solid State Amp for Dunlavy SCIV
I would suggest you try to hear Steve McCormack's DNA-500. VERY strong, controlled bass, with excellent musicality and presence, and layering/soundstaging you just need to hear for yourself. Presentation is as if "you are there". Loads of power an... 
BAT VK-600 or McCormack DNA-500
I've heard the VK-600SE($11,300 list) in a dealer's tweaked soundroom, thru $35K speakers, 20K front end, etc. I was pretty impressed after it warmed up (45 minutes). I've heard the DNA-500($7K list) in my own system, thru Legacy WHispers, Sunfire... 
Multi-Channel IC'S w/DB25 Connector
I upgraded my Sunfire to get away from the DB-25 connector. You will notice a difference - 3 pairs of IC's are considerably better, depending upon your other equipment and the caliber of the IC's, at least for music. There are also better pieces t... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
Legacy WHispers - definite top 10 in my book.