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Servers: Are we there yet?
Some day- not today nor tomorrow. There is much more improvement to be accomplished. 
Dick's / Dave's picks
Guys-which shows were mastered by Charlie Miller? 
Parasound JC2 compatibility with Quicksilver v4's
Rob,take your pre amp to the dealer/retailer for the ultimate decision on wether or not it sounds great.  I will add that a Conrad Johnson pre-amp would not hurt.  Happy Listening! 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
TY- maxboy00.I concur w/ akg_ca on the dedicated CD or SACD player.Anytime we choose a universal spinner, something has to give up in order to capture all of the proposed formats.I use a Pioneer Elite 59-AVi for DVD duty only and it is a killer.I ... 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
Much Thanks!  68 Pete.I want to say that there are the X-01 and X-03/03SE players. Am I missing any others? 
Marantz
I can remember when both the SACD and those 1st generation spinners came out via Sony ES and Marantz.  I also remember the corresponding prices and you guys are spot-on! 
Marantz
Helps indeed-  newbee.Thanks! for the info lynott & jmcgrogan2. 
Dick's / Dave's picks
rhyno, jond & rbbert-right on all accounts. We can all see that too many instances there wereseveral pivotal people behind the scenes making the recordings(Healy, Betty, Owsley...etc.). 
Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard?
TY-  dave_b. 
Marantz
How about the SA-15S2 ?the model #'s for Marantz SACD players confuse me??? 
Marantz
Guys-can I get an opinion on the SA-11S2 ? 
RF Interference - radio signal through my Transparent Cables.
Adam,this should not be happening through your XLR connectors?Perhaps, the RFI is entering through the DAC?Try another set of IC, verify the results. 
Universal Players vs. Dedicated CD/SACD Players
Many Thanks! lynott-I am in the market for a SACD spinner. I have heard several Esoteric players. I really liked what I heard in the Esoteric. Additionally, I have an interest in Marantz, especially any special edition or limited edition, by Ken I... 
Marantz
Many Thanks! jmcgrogan2- 
Jazz for aficionados
Thanks! frogman-