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Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC
I still want/need a transport, but was interested in the vault in addition, but no nearby ethernet... 
Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC
How long does it take the Bluesound to load a CD? 
Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC
thanks for all the replies...not sure of budget, but unfortunately it is less than the CEC... 
Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC
What do you recommend Steve ? 
speaker cable prices
there are many dozens of well made cables under $300. you need to try them and decide which you prefer and if the more expensive one's are worth it to you... 
speaker cable prices
no connection to seller, I used to have a pair of those 
speaker cable prices
Mapleshade and Transparent Audio...there's a 10 ft pair of Transparent The Wave on here now for $125 . it's an excellent cable 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
the only reason I don't have a full set is cost...picked these two cables based on experience, guesswork and message from Bob... 
NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables
for those looking to start slow, I had a full set of the GE, just put in Matrix speaker cable for mid/hi of bi-wire, and Matrix XLR from CD to pre,  sounds great... 
What's your investment threshold?
also important to consider resale value, as certain brands/models hold value very well for a long time, so willing to spend more for those, as ultimate cost is low... 
Conditioning/Burn-In Method
if it's free, I don't think it can be snake oil...either you hear a difference or you don't...and you are going to be listening to hundreds hours of music regardless... 
Conditioning/Burn-In Method
agree that break-in is both electrical and physical 
Bi Wire Cables vs Jumpers?
matching jumpers from Acoustic Zen if you cannot do a double run... 
Best redbook-only CD Player under $10k - Bryston BCD3, Resolution Audio Cantata 3.0, ....
Aesthetix Romulus Eclipse 
Conditioning/Burn-In Method
gdnrbob...there are also current model tube CD players...Aesthetix, PrimaLuna and others,  though certainly not a lot...