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Anyone heard AVM players v/s modded Shanling?
I previously had an AVM CD-Player for several days in my system. the build quality is exceptional good. the sound is very analytical, fast and transparent. Compared to the Shanling its much more technical. The Shanling lacks the speed and resoluti... 
AA capitole mk2 VS. Wadia 861
After reading all the comments on wadia and AA Cap. II, I wonder why nobody mentionned the Ayre D1-X player. I own one and I´m extremely satisfied - before and after modification. I listened to Wadia 861b in my home system and was very stisfied wi... 
Information on IC´s and speaker cables needed.
Thanks for your comments. I bought Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II and as speaker cable Shunyata Phoenix. They still burn in but already better my previous Tara Labs Air 3 cables. 
Jeff Rowland 201´s or Ayre V-5 X
I once listened to the Ayre V5X and found it much quicker, much more transparent with a better musical flow and a spooky / holographic sound stage. My modified Concentra II on the other hand has got darker backgrounds, more slamm and authority and... 
B&W N803 VS Sonus Faber Cremona
Hi, just a few hints from a music lover (played piano for about 10 years as well as violin). I´ve been at the same stage a few month ago. Forget the B&W (awfull speakers - this has nothing to do with natural sound reproduction). During my sear... 
Review: Jeff Rowland Design Concentra mkIIp Amplifier
Hi!Great to see so many music lovers using the Concentra II - like I do. It replaced a AVM pre-/power combo and an Ayre AX 7 intergrated as well as my Levinson integrated. The standard C II is extremely smooth with greta soundstage and an absolute...