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best transparent pre amp
Dvdgreco-to date, the (3) best that I have auditioned;ARC Ref5 SE (tubed)Conrad Johnson Act2 Series2 (tubed)Pass Labs XP-20 (solid state).I mention these models because in own way are simply outstanding and mate very well w/ a solid-state Power am... 
Red Book/SACD Advise Wanted
Guys-I enjoy the Esoteric spinners for SACD playback only.There are much better RBCD spinners, IMO.Communique1- keep me posted on the Line Magnetic & Happy Listening! 
Best HDMI cable for sound - your experience
I concur, again, w/ Stringreen. Very clearly, Wireworld is doing something so right. I was fortunate though, I did not have to demo any other HDMI. After reading all of the positive info in these forums, my choice was simple.The absolute top of th... 
Best SACD: Modwright OPPO vs Esoteric X03 series?
Thank You! Steelhead + Zephyr.to Zephyr, you own some of the very best cables/cords.Both KS and Elrod are on my short-list to demo (someday).I have never read a poor review of nether brand.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
What music do you use to assess your system?
Great thread-the 1st three concept albums of the Rock era;Moody Blues- Days of future PassedBeach Boys- Pet SoundsThe Beatles- Sgt Pepper...for openers...Happy Listening! 
Disappointing audition after great review
Zavato-what gear are you talking about?We all have experienced this act- for me it was Aereal Speakers (not the 10T nor 20T) models. It did not live up to the hype, IMO.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Tone of Muisc, SF - worst hifi experience. Yours?
Thank You! Adam for your experience.It is imperative that we (audiophiles) share these types ofexperiences for the rest of us. I find it particularly helpful to read and learn from the rest of you guys who live in the big cities and have many more... 
REL505 vs SVS 2xSB13 or 1 x PB13
Fundsgon-what don't you enjoy about the REL sub?To my ears, these are the best in the marketplace.Very musical and so easy to integrate into any system/room.Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Anybody into 80s big music?
Big 80's fan here. Tears for Fears gave us an 80's masterpiece w/ 'Songs from the big Chair'. I still listen to this disc in 2015. Sure its sounds a little dated, and holds up well. In the grand-scheme of things, the 80's was more about cocaine, t... 
Black Sand Cable Power Cords How Good?
Fuzz-keep me posted on how you like the Black Sand PC.I am interested in buying one of these model(s) -but there is not a lot of intel nor reviews ?Happy Listening! 
Best SACD: Modwright OPPO vs Esoteric X03 series?
Very nice! Mission-anyone else want to shout out on their fave cables/cords?Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Is Dynaudio forgiving speakers?
Wim-these are not "bad" speakers, per se. They are slightly over-priced, IMO. Buy them used or demo and they would be a better deal. Never pay retail for anything. Keep me posted and Happy Listening! 
Esoteric K-03 X - mechanical problems w tray
Thank You! Guido-anyone else want to give a shout-out for their fave cable/power on their Esoteric spinner?Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Esoteric K-03 X - mechanical problems w tray
Guys-which cables/power cords are you using with your Esoteric spinners? I am always curious to learn about new spinner/cabling combos! Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Best SACD: Modwright OPPO vs Esoteric X03 series?
Much Thanks! Missioncoonery-YES, I want to hear everything that the digital format has to offer (warts and all). I felt like the Esoteric DV-50/60 was an excellent start. I feel certain that the palyback get better as one moves up the product line...