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Pass Labs X-1 -VS- Adcom GFP-750 Preamp
Dont forget the GFP750 is a class A gear,I think Wes Philip reviewed it.This preamp served me for 4 years.Forme ,its very musical.I have not heard the X1, If Stehnosaid its better, then I agree. 
I have a Denon dvd-5000; it won'd read cd-r's
My Sony wont read CDR but if I use Maxell RW disc,with very slow speed on my computer. It will play.Try it.Actually there was thread on this last year. 
Besides Audio, what other ''passion'' do you have?
I like gardening a lot. 
Emperical Audio Mods for Parasound Halo JC-1'S
Dalton why dont you ask Steve, to loan you the JC 1,pay the shipping back and forth if it does not work,If it works send Him the $1800 check plus one wayshipping.I respect Bob and Bryan, they know the JC1very well than most of us.If you are really... 
Ah Tjoeb 4000 with upsampler versus Jolida 100
Either one, you cant go wrong, The Ah is very musical,With the Jolida JD100 the performers are in the room.I bought heard them. I own the Ah,I will rewire itwith siltech.I prefer the JD. 
Thiel 7.2: amps suggestions please
I forgot to tell you, I heard the combination,of ThielCS6 and Pass X250, its not even close to the OddsseyStratos extreme. 
What are your favorite monitors?
Thanks Warrenh.Peace be with you. 
What are your favorite monitors?
Diapason Adamantes II 
Audience vs. Acoustic Zen vs. Harmonic Technology
With your speaker, I will coose Oddyssey Stratos,andAu24. I also heard the AZ Satori in my system, theyare both musical, I prefer the Au24 it has no grain,and the bass is tight, very natural sounding,I heardthe Pro 9, very close to satori.You cant... 
Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner
Tireguy (Tim) Please keep on posting, I learned a lotfrom you, If they jump on you ,ignore them. I stopposting also because of the same reason.Now Iam back. 
Modright Sony DVP-NS999 owners, your thoughts?
Cmach I am glad you have now your Sony Mod, Enjoy it.I almost email Dan a, to thank Him again,I am listening while on this site.I dont knowHow Dan does it, I have mine for a year now.By theway I might upgrade to umbilical cryod silver,power tube o... 
Experiences with ModWright Sony 999ES
I agree GLreno, Ihave the 9000es done also by Danvery very nice guy. 
Preamp and IC to match McCormack DNA .5.
I agree with the Audible Illusion line. 
Kef Reference 102
MC Cormack amp and preamp.I have heard this combination.Its sounds very musical. 
Listening Fatigue
When the system is not musical, and not connectingto the listener.Systems that are not very involving,cause you to get tired easily,Bright system is onother one factor.IMO