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Cheapest system you could ever stand to listen to
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Help. My system is shouting at me
I never left De Nile. Buckle that baby up for 40 days and nights and see if you don't hear no shish. 
$1000 upgrade budget- cdp or speaker?
New (or used) CDP. And maybe some new interconnects, depending on what you are currently using. 
Cheapest system you could ever stand to listen to
No worries. I should drink less coffee... and more beer. 
Help. My system is shouting at me
Mrjstark says in another thread:"I have been married for almost 11years - I think breaking- in is important period to be sure....but it is not true that it will always sound better afterwards. Most of the time, it is just the DENIAL. If it does no... 
Cheapest system you could ever stand to listen to
OK, I had a transistor radio too in the sixties that I pretty much wore out. I also had a plastic Westinghouse portable record player that I listened to A LOT and pretty much wore out my ALL my records. I don't listen to these anymore. I agree con... 
Help. My system is shouting at me
Blazen69,Before you dump the Cambridge, you may want to try what Philjolet suggests above. I have a Cambridge 640C which has the same DACs as the 740C, and it took MUCH LONGER than one month for the player to settle down. One suggestion would be t... 
Cheapest system you could ever stand to listen to
Waffle35,How do the Century's sound to your 2008 ears? These were considered by many people as THE standard reference monitor here in the US in the 70s, and I always considered them to be very very revealing in the treble, bordering on being overl... 
Cheapest system you could ever stand to listen to
The pieces of system emerged from the "Pond" It looked like a frogbut we passed the magic wand The King sent a "Pawn" to see how it soundithbut they tripped on a log and got stuck in a bogit really doesn't matter cause soon it'll all be gone (afte... 
The most haunting music you ever heard?
Dawn Upshaw, Sergio & Odair Assad Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, "Il la Luna Esta Muerta" on White Moon - Songs to MorpheusJohn Williams and Yo Yo Ma, "The Invasion" on Seven Years in Tibet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)Branford Marsalis Qua... 
Decco from Preachtree audio
Question for those using the Decco: have you had luck with power cord upgrades, and if so did you opt for a digital or amplifier power cord? 
Decco from Preachtree audio
Djembeplay,I am not sure if this is moot at this point, but I have listened to all of the amps you mention above, and unless you are in the used market, I don't think you are going to find a quality integrated amp/DAC combo that matches the Decco ... 
Totem Mani-2 and Adcom 555/2
Check out the Odyssey Stratos amplifier, stereo or dual mono configurations. Stereo units are often available used for $600-$800. Dual Mono are less frequently available. Many units are available used with the cap upgrade (Extreme version), or you... 
Best female vocals on CD
I'm with Jmillhouse. Neko Case is my current favorite. Check out "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood" CD. 
Best Small budget speakers for girlfriend
My 2 cents.Quad 11L active (if no amp)AudioEngine A2 Active (if no amp)Silverline Minuet (see current Stereophile)Usher S-520Era Design 4