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CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
Bigkidz, I agree on you Cary 306 SACd  tube player. I used to have Sony 9000es tube sacd player , modified by Modwright. I love it. Gave up after 10yrs.I have 2 Raysonic tube cd players the 128 and 268..Iam using reflector tubes.They sound amazing... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
Audiotroy most of the time I agree with you. But with a good transport and a good DAC  And a nice xrcd ? You can’t just beat this  easy.  
Best Covers
Gigi De Lana Fly me to the Moon by Frank Sinatra. Check it on you tube.  
Six DAC Comparison
Audioman58 agreed 100%.   
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
OP what’s going on with the Magnepan you bought? Any update?  
Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions
Arafiq again thank you for spending time writing this thread.I just realized you spend four hours on the dealership that’s a long hours just to demo speakers. This tells me you enjoyed listening to them. Because initially you almost bolted out whe... 
Is Recording quality the real culprit?
There are so many good recordings nowadays but you have to pay the premium.  
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
Inspite of millions of music selections on streaming. I have some cd collections that are not on streaming.   
No More Fake Reviews - So Who’s Gonna Tell Us What To Buy?
Rooze +1 agree. Larsman very true at the end it’s up to us decide and do the work.I bought my X1 Borensen because I was so impressed hearing the C1 at axpona 2024. Then To confirmed I read Steve Huff reviews.  
No More Fake Reviews - So Who’s Gonna Tell Us What To Buy?
As long as the reviewer is honest and truthful. Perks benefits is ok with me.  
The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD
If you have a good digital source like transport and dac. Or even a nice sacd player. You can enjoy xrcds, sacd, FIM recordings. I love playing sacds and highend cd recordings, for sacd esoteric and Venus are amazing.  
what cable should I buy for my system?
Nordost Heimdall  cables  
A Noob Asking About Power Cables
Tampabaycenter your speakers are good. I have them. Power cables do make difference to squeeze the most out of the highend components. Will it improve your system performance. Maybe ? How much? It’s hard to say until you try ..  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
Op check Borensen speakers their x1,z1, c1 monitors. I just purchase the x1 monitor . They will play the type of music you listed. I own the x1 monitors Iam. Very very happy. Check the review of Steve Huff.  
Decisions, decisions, decisions
OP get the speakers you prefer.Do it on your own choosing. You can’t go wrong with Vandy and SF. Keep us update to see which speaker you choose.Dont disappear like others.