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Quality Interconnects for recording
Topten-when considering cables/cords, go out and demo as many as you can, prior to any purchase. Take your gear w/ you or ask about an in-home loaner. Transparent or Wireworld would be excellent for your project.Keep me posted and Happy Listening! 
I'm studying MIT cables
Thanks! for sharing- Moto Man.it is not difficult to better Cardas cabling, IMO. The brand is okay at best, at any price point. MIT goes into and pulls off much more R&D if you ask me.In the same vein, Transparent cabling rivals MIT more close... 
Best SACD: Modwright OPPO vs Esoteric X03 series?
Thanks! for sharing -steelhead. I, too, am interested in the Esoteric X-03 or X-03SE spinner. I did demo the DV-50/60 series and really liked its SACD playback only.As you move up the esoteric chain- keep me posted.Happy Listening! 
CD player problems
Zavato-I concur w / the above- check out the new Rega Saturn- very nice sounding player.I also like and respect Naim cd players- very good and effortless musical enjoyment. Keep me posted and Happy Listening! 
The choice of my new CD player
MM622-while I have not demo'ed the Esoteric K-03 nor Metronome (no local representation), I have spent time w/ the ARC CD9.The CD9 claim to fame is that it has a killer DAC section for computer audio applications (and its ilk) If this is your thin... 
beryllium vs diamond
Dazz-I am a Thiel fan 1st and foremost. One would be hard-pressedto better the CS 2.7 or CS 3.7 loudspeaker.I like piston drivers as well from above. Keep me posted &Happy listening! 
How important is bass to you?
Inna-I tend to agree w/ your situation. As a Jazz Head, I too, enjoy correctly reproduced Bass. There is a plethora of it in both LP/CD discs. We know that it is buried in both grooves and bits. In 2015, we (audiophiles) deserve the very best gear... 
Audio stores in N. Virginia?
Tom-I concur w/ the above. You are very close to some really outstanding Audio shops- enjoy!Keep me posted as you visit these guys on a one-by-one basis.Post your thought/impressions here, as well as, the gear that was auditioned. The northern VA ... 
Sony XA 5400 ES display has gone blank x2
Thanks! for the update Masi61-it would be of interest to learn why Sony moved the operation from TX to MI? Keep me posted on your situation & Happy Listening! 
new laser/assembly for Cary 303/300 cdp
Pehare-which brand(s) of DVD players uses this drive?Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
IsoTek System Enhancer: Can it improve the sound?
Sunnyjim-looking for an update on the Isotek test disc w/ your system? Hopefully, you have used it and can provide an impression that it has made on your listening?Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Esoteric K-07 conversion
Jmm007-how do you like your X-03se ? I have only listening to the DV-50/60 series of Esoteric spinners. Are you thinking aboutupgrading to the K-07?Keep me posted & Happy Listening! 
Esoteric K-03 X - mechanical problems w tray
Thanks! for sharing- Gary.enjoy the music and happy listening! 
Another Pair of Skeptics Converted
Another vote for 100% agreed- Douglas.Cables/power cords do excite and fascinate me at the same speed. Which brand(s) did you use for your demo?Keep me posted and Happy Listening! 
Sony XA 5400 ES display has gone blank x2
Masi61-the Sony repair center in Laredo TX should be consulted.A guy named Adrian used to be the lead (master) Sony tech there.As for the Richard Gray products, I have been using the 400 Pro model for more than 10 years now. I can very highly sugg...