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Wadia 631 grainy and "dirty" sounding vs ML 390s
I have owned both and give the upper hand to Wadia. 
suggestions for used class A integrated under $2k
If you can swing it, I would highly recommend the new Krell 400xi for $2,500. Quite differrent from the older Krells...... 
is a subwoofer for music a good idea??
Being limited to cerrtain applications vs. being too small and for computer systems are entirely seperate issues. For small rooms I would go with the Quake. I listened to the Q150E and found that the Quake performed better in my room. 
is a subwoofer for music a good idea??
Quadophile-Have you hear the Quake sub? In a small room it is very effective. I don't know how many folks are buying $750 Rel's for computer systems, although, I am sure there ae a few. If you have a very small room the Quake is the best I have he... 
Reference Monitor Recommendations Help-Please
I would highly advise you to audition PMC loudpeakers. 
What time do you wear?
The obvious answer is to know what time it is. However, the reason a majority of watch enthusiasts have a fascination for fine time pieces has to do with the fact that they are addicted to the meticulous mechanical complexity and intelligent desig... 
What time do you wear?
Jaeger LeCoultre - Master Compressor MemovoxHeure - MonacoRolex - Explorer IIOmega - Speedmaster Professional (Moon Watch)Muhle Glashutte - Sea Rescuer 
How many stereo lovers have you created?
Two. A neighbor who has Pucini Integrated amp, Sony SACD/DVD player, Paradigm Reference monitors and Kimber cable. The other is a friend who has a Classe integrated amp, Philips SACD, ProAc 1SC monitors and XLO cable. Both individuals had mid-fi r... 
Wadia 861 or keep Electrocompaniet mk2
Wadia.... 
KRELL SACD or TEAC Esoteric DV-50
Why were you not impressed with the Krell? 
Not happy with Krell SACD
I have owned a Krell SACD Standard for over 3 months and it does need at the VERY LEAST 100 hours to break in. Although the Krell may fall short on the build quality when compared to my Wadia 860x, it does however sound incredibly natural and open... 
If it were you, which non-Sony SACD?
Sorry Natnic...we can't. 
Krell SACD now shipping
The Krell doesn't have digital inputs only outputs. It does load SACD and RBCD quickly. A solid player that deserves to be heard. I wouldn't compare it to a Sony player just because it has filters. 
Krell SACD now shipping
Received my SACD Standard last Thursday and should have my new Krell 400xi intergrated this week. I am currently running the SACD Standard through an inexpensive 60 watt integrated amp (single-ended w/ a cheap $10 dollar interconnect). I can't wai... 
Building a system for a friend...Please Help
I finally finished building my friends system. Here is what he ended up with. Classe CAP-101 Integrated AmpPhilips SACD 963 CDPProAc 1SC MonitorsXLO Ultra 1 interconnectXLO Pro 600 speaker cables.The system is very impressive and he can't even bel...