jarthel

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Best CDP break-in procedure
I know some manufacturers (from my readings in AA) uses their favorite CD for burning in.Jayel 
Do power cords really matter?
I wouldn't buy those expensive ones. I made an "Alan Maher" DIY power cord and the bass tighten up. As long as it's cheap, I'll highly recommend it. :)jayel 
Good tube CD player beside AH & Heart ??
I have the Cayin CDT-15A and I love it. :) $510 USD plus freight from China. The chinese factory also makes Audio Electronic Supply (AES) amps.Jayel 
The best CD Player for the money
A Cayin CD-15A from China. They make Audio Electronic supply amps there too according to EnjoyTheMusic.com. Some features:1. HDCD2. upsampling to 24/963. choice of discrete SS output or tubed-outputGreat build and looks very cool. I've asked sever... 
Any upgrades done on CAmbridge D500se?
email me and I'll send you some details. You need to know on how to use a soldering iron. I'll also email you the designer's email and you can buy it off him.Jayel 
Any upgrades done on CAmbridge D500se?
upgrade the clock using a diy kwak-clock.ps. I don't have this player but upgrading the clock always helps. 
How many cd/dvd/sacd/cdr's players do you own?
why so much???jayel 
Music Hall Cd-25 vs NAD C541i vs Marantz 6000 OSE
freight is $100 so it's still cheaper. I asked cost the NAD can be had for $350. 
Music Hall Cd-25 vs NAD C541i vs Marantz 6000 OSE
I can get it cheaper from Shanling, $195 + freight. :)I think they can't sell direct to US as Music Hall is the official distributor.