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Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced
Acoustic Imagery Atsah 500, 400 watts, 2K, awesome sound 
best transparent pre amp
Wyred 4 Sound STP SE, have one for sale 
best value current production tonearm
Another vote for the Trans-Fi, I have had once since it's original design, and bought every upgrade since with clear improvements, solid plat form important, good mounting base important (Thanks DG), but once mounted and hooked with air pump, I us... 
Red Dragon's new S500 Class D Amp
I have the D Sonic M3-800M monos and think they are awesome, they use the board above the one in the S500, very good control of my Joseph Audio speakers, very natural sound with great sound stage 
Passive Preamp Recommendations?
I agree with Tim, I feel a buffer is the best of both worldsI had a lot of pre's, once I went with the Dodd buffer it wasa good change. Now have a Wyred 4S STP/SE is a buffer and also has gain (which I never need), wanted to try balanced connectio... 
Stand out phono stages
I will add the LKV Research Phono 2-SB 
Linear tracking arms
I totally concur the T3Pro is one of the best buys in Audio, I have owned, Signet, Rega, Rega modded, Vpi, and now the T3 I bought the original and have upgraded when Vic comes out with them, I have never had any ubusual cartridge wear, it is easy... 
top 5 preamps under $1,200
Dodd Audio Tube Buffer, simple clen remote control 
Best SACD Player in the $2000 Range
I have had the 5400 for 2 weeks, I have owned Marantz SA11-S1, S2, NAD M5 most recently. The Sony in my opinion beats all of them, it is more honest in it's representation, the NAD is the closest to the sound of the Sony but the Sony beats in deta... 
SACD...around $3500?
I have had the 5400 for 2 weeks, I have owned Marantz SA11-S1, S2, NAD M5 most recently. The Sony in my opinion beats all of them, it is more honest in it's representation, the NAD is the closest to the sound of the Sony but the Sony beats in deta... 
SONY SCD-XA5400ES vs all Accuphase models
I have had the 5400 for 2 weeks, I have owned Marantz SA11-S1, S2, NAD M5 most recently. The Sony in my opinion beats all of them, it is more honest in it's representation, the NAD is the closest to the sound of the Sony but the Sony beats in deta... 
PCM to DSD Anyone doing this?
well it looks like I need to get the Korg or the Weiss software. You say that you copy a SACD with this software and burna DSD/DVD disc and it sound better than the original? Interesting. Incredible studio by the way 
PCM to DSD Anyone doing this?
Kirkus, thanks for your responce, I have done further research and it seems that I would need to buy a audio software program to convert the downloaded HD tracks, or in the case of RR HRX discs which come in WAV files to DSD then burn them to DVD ... 
Rega P5 Benz Micro Glider, Ace, or Stay w/Exact?
When you upgrade your phono stage I would get the Musical Surroundings Nova Phenomona battery powered phono stage. I recently went from a $4500.00 phono stage/cartridge combo to the Nova and the new Benz Micro Ace L "S" class and have a better sou... 
DC Metro -- New
Hi Jeff, Cary SLP-03 is sounding good, add me to the list, for future get meetings