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Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Thanks Harri009. I considered taking advantage of the retuen policy with the Oppo 105, however, after considerable discussion with several video and audiophiles alike who have consierable experience with the 95, my suspicions have been confirmed. ... 
Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Thanks for the input Statman, appreciate it. I'm curious, would you prefer the 105 over your Ayre if you were not converting to multi=channel? Thanks, Jayh31 
Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Thanks again Desalvo55. I guess I can blame my original hi-fi orientation for my current "old school" audiophile approach, (and firm belief), that the best way to reproduce a realistic, life-like sound is via a dedicated two channel/listening room... 
Best Integrated, period.
Thanks again Frederick. You're right, trusting our own ears goes along way toward cutting through the hype. I've used Nordost cables for years moving up through their line with a number of different systems and find them to be very neutral, i.e, n... 
Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Appreciate the input Rower30 and I couldn't agree more. However, I think you and I know that the chance of the music industry committing to a hi-res digital standard is slim to none. Just not enough money in it for them. 
Best Integrated, period.
Thanks Frederick. I heard from one post that in order for us to get the most out of our amps, the LFD cables are a must, whic I find hard to believe. I'm currently running Nordost Hiemdalls which I like very much, just curious to get your thoughts... 
Best Integrated, period.
Frederick, I just took delivery on the NCSE, which LFD interconnects/cables are you using? Thanks, J. 
LFD NCSE Mk II Break In Period?
Home audition is absolutely the ideal way to go, however, unfortunately often times next to impossible to arrange. The NCSE has definitely improved over the last 100 hrs although still a bit on the cool side as you referenced from the article. Whi... 
LFD NCSE Mk II Break In Period?
While I have always believed that a suffcient amount of run-in time to hear a particular component at it's best a reality, (especially when it comes to speakers) Like you, I was a bit skeptical how much audible difference it would make with this a... 
LFD NCSE Mk II Break In Period?
That's crossed my mind Pcoombs however I'm afraid my inner audiophile simple won't allow for such a filter to be introduced. Interestingly enough, I just heard from Howard Popeck of Sound Now, Howard may be the leading authority on LFD gear, he wa... 
Anyone have a take on the new LFD NCSE Mk II
For what it's worth. Took delivery of a new LFD NCSE Mk II a week ago and have been running a signal through it virtually 24/7 for approximately the last six days and the jury is still out. My speakers are Joseph Audio RM7 XLs and while they are n... 
Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Thanks Harri009. Based on your findings, sounds like with the Ayre being clearly the better player, the myth of a truly affordable giant killer is alive and well. All the hype surrounding the Oppo remainds me of a very similar buzz that was surrou... 
Oppo BDP-95 as a pure two channel audio source?
Dbphd, you're right, while I was not closed minded to the 95s ability, I was at least incredulous to the hype surrounding the Oppo 95. Oh believe me, I wanted it to be true, who wouldn't? A thousand dollar do-it-all source that could actually hold... 
LFD NCSE Mk II Break In Period?
Thanks fellas, appreciate the voice of reason, I'll give it some more time but like Pcoombs, I'm incredulous that it will change that much. My mistake, for some reason I thought Harbeths were of the soft dome type. While I've never heard them I kn... 
LFD NCSE Mk II Break In Period?
Hello Donjr. I have Joseph Audio RM7 XLs a neutral speaker for sure, not bright, but certainly detailed. After running a signal, (cd on repeat) through the LFD 24/7 for the past 6 days, I'm beginning to think a soft dome tweeter speaker such as th...