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Connecting a SB Touch into Oppo BDP-95?
Lewinskih01, go for the MW tube mod. With the tube mod, you have the option to dial in the sound by tube rolling. I have a MW Transporter and after some tube rolling, it's excellent. I had a MW Oppo BDP83 w/SS mod, didn't like it as much and sold ... 
What is my next step to a better sound ?
as long as the buffer is big enough which usually isn't the case with most DAC's. Memory "buffered" transports do make a difference...Rockitman (Threads | Answers | This Thread)Get a DAC with a large enough buffer?I don't want to hijack this threa... 
Is Stealth Sakra IC is really better than Indra?
Well said Bullot 
What is my next step to a better sound ?
IMO, transport is NOT important. I've migrated to a computer wireless based system for years and no looking back. Yes it sounds different with transports but definitely NOT better. As long as the buffer in the DAC is large enough, it should not ma... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
/***/05-22-11: Fplanner2010Knghifi - thanks for sharing above. Do I understand you to be saying the CV-181-Z can replace some tubes in my preamp? Which ones? I have the Ren Sig MkIIa. This is pure curiosity for when/if I decide to do a bit more "t... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
/*****/If I hadn't just done it, I probably wouldn't have believed such an improvement was possible with just a few little (but expensive :-)) tubes.../*****/Fplanner2010, Your 300.1 weren't broken ... you said if best yourself :-) I'm also a big ... 
Why Not More Conversation about VAC?
... Not so much so on the preamp.Definitely NOT my experience eventhough I agree not broken in stock form. 
What preamp & power amp to buy?
Are these recommendations Lamm, Pass, Rowland, AS ... based on personal experience driving Rockport Ankaa or just the components in the Stereophile recommended Class A+++++? 
Magico Q3's at Goodwin's High End
Had the date circled but had to cancel in the last minute. Looks like I have to schedule a demo very soon. 
What preamp & power amp to buy?
05-13-11: TpreavesYou should really get out and listen to some equipment for yourself. If cost is not a problem,I assume you can afford to travel around some. Just a thought.How do you know Matthewhoult hasn't been out listening? Maybe he is tired... 
Shindo Cortese - First Impressions
In one aspect, I TOTALLY agree with Charles1dad. But for consumers of the thread in making purchasing decisions, the review/enthusiasm has to be consumed in the proper context. Reviewers experience, base line ... at the end it's relative. 
Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?
05-07-11: Onhwy61An example of a company staying in business by meeting a pre-existing market demand - airlines. Say I want to go to Europe from the U.S., several airline companies are there to meet my need. Essentially airlines replaced cruise sh... 
Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?
The point is a company will never say this is the best we can and will do and all future business is to ONLY support existing customers. 
Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?
Interesting. Then I am not getting the state of the art with each new product. I am getting the state of the marketing game. No thanks.Jafox (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread)It's YOUR purchasing decision. There is NO penalty in NOT makin... 
Shindo Cortese - First Impressions
Excellent point Dlanselm.