jl35

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DEDICATED CD PLAYER $1K AND UNDER, THOUGHTS?
newly released Rega Apollo lists at $1095... 
Beware the audio guru
And our knowledge of how human hearing works and how to measure and correlate it is not very comprehensive  
Beware the audio guru
good thing we each get to make our own decisions...probably end up with similar systems too...I also like how JA has often said the measurements seem different than what he heard... 
marantz pm8006 vs peahtree nova 150.
Belles Aria 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
I’ll take your word bigdady...Parasound used to say amp designed by John Curl but later changed it to circuitry designed by John Curl...what’s the story with that ? I had heard that was due to using lower quality parts than the original designs...... 
Is the move up to Parasound Halo A21 worth it?
according yo Parasound, John Curl designed the circuits for both the A23 and A21... 
SACD/CD player update
EVS does a great job on Oppo also... 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
Only free if you find you prefer the stock cords...though if you buy used, never know if you’re getting the stock cord... 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
it’s free to find out for yourself what you prefer... 
Do I need higher quality power cords?
certainly worth a try... 
Basic system for living room
Belles Aria. Also some great prices on Hegel H160 now that it's been replaced... 
Simaudio 260D - As transport
I had problems with the transport in my 230D and 260D CD players, so I opted for the Nuprime CDT-8, which I like more than my CXC. The PS Audio PWT is also quite good.  
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
thanks ozzy...I did like the 2.08 from the start... 
What is meant when someone says a component is lacking soul
can be applied to singers and musicians too...technically very good but no more... 
PS Audio Direct Stream Memory Player
just installed 2.08, awaiting WW Platinum...how much break-in time did users experience ? thanks...