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Is Solid State Preamp and Tube Amp A Good Combo?
The other way around would be better. 
cambridge azur 640c v2 or marantz dv7001
Hi Normk, I just purchased a Marantz 701 from them. I am stunned at it's SACD performance and it's redbook performance is clean,warm and impressive and not a slouch. It is a real deal for the price and you would have to spend more than twice as mu... 
DAC or new player ?
I couldn't stand the suspense so I purchased Musical Fidelity's V-DAC unit and so far, for the money,I am pleased. It sure has "opened" up some of my favorite cd's. I don't know how bass could be any more defined but it is. I "see" more into the m... 
DAC or new player ?
Has anybody listened to the modded Pioneer players by Music Concepts? Are they worth $1500? The web site says it plays them all cd,sacd,dvd-a and is a 24bit/96 unit. 
DAC or new player ?
Thanks Tobias!I will heed all advice before my purchase. I am leaning towards a DAC as the transport would not be such an expensive problem.Nowhere around here close to listen to an 840. Oh well! 
DAC or new player ?
Thanks for all that input but can someone tell me where I can find exactly what you are discribing;make,model #,approx price? And also where they can be found? 
DAC or new player ?
CARL,I think that stand alone DAC's maybe start out as higher grade units(usually) that have key components that are of better quality than players like caps and resistors and the really good ones are very expensive. I really don't understand it w... 
DAC or new player ?
Thanks guys, you are all awesome with your insight! AS TIME GOES BY THE sacd is less important to me.Much to think about.I bought the Sony after reading a good review on it.......but now SACD is pulling a dissapearing act(for the most part). I hav... 
DAC or new player ?
sony cd/sacd single disc NS 500 
Modding Hafler Amps?
Hi guys, I am new to this site, but I wanted to comment on Hafler products modded by John Hillig at Musical Concepts in St Louis. I am a "Golden Age" audio dinosar that goes way back to the Eicos, Pilots and Dynaco.I have had a lot of "hi end" stu...