krocdoc

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Why so many Sony Scd-1 for sale?
to say 'I dont' think the SCD-1 will ever become badly outdated' is almost silly. In the digital world, advances come at a staggering pace. Just look at the past 10 years and look at the path of the common CD sound to what we have today. Of course... 
Upgrading from Cary 308 to the 303/200 CDP
I went from a 303 (the original) to the 303/200 and the difference is really remarkable. The biggest improvement to me is the quality of the low end. There is a much more real, for lack of better words, weight and body. Much more natural than its ... 
CZ-Gel cable?
I also have all recent ML equipment. I have used the CZ Gel II, Transparent Ultra/Ref, AZ Matrix/Silver, Wireworld Gold Eclipse, Nordost BH/RD/QF, and AudioTruth. I finally settled on the Nordost Quattro fil. It truly brought life and transient at... 
How Good is ML 336?
I went from the 332 to the 336. The 332, while a good amp in its own right, is left far behind the 336. 
Opinions on Parasound AVC 1800
Typical zippy sound quality for the price range. Where it really falls down is in video switching. There is a rather large degradation of the video signal if you use it for video routing. 
Nordost Silver Shadow AES/EBU or LAT Int'l ?
I have found the Silver Shadow to be the best match for my 360s/31 combo. 
Best Used CD Player 1500-3000
cary 303/100 for less than $1500 would be my vote. 
Plasma Screens vs. Sony Grand Wega tri-LCD?
just a little info from my local Tweeter dealer. He told me the 3 bulbs in the Grand wega have a lifetime of 1800 hours and a replacement cost of $500 apiece. To me, the blacks were really washed out. It reminded me of first generation plasmas. I ... 
Cary SLI-80 Signature: 6922-6SN7-5U4 tube shootout
You will have a lot of fun starting out with tube rolling. Make sure you get some good advice and don't overspend. Needless to say there is an infinite number of possibilities with NOS and the SLI-80.The 6922's - Currently using Seimens 7308's wit... 
ML 390S vs dCS Verdi/Purcell/Elgar Plus
the 390S shares quite a lot with the 39. It is my understanding that the is field upgradeable, and the only change is replacement of the analog board. Check with your dealer, but this is what my dealer has told me. Same DACS. 
Who is selling Musical Fidelity Now ?
Upscale Audio is carrying the line also. 
Need help: Levinson 333 vs 336
Went from the 332 to the 336. Absolutely go for the 336. 
Mark Levinson 380S connectivity -Help
the 380S is a preamp and it does not have a digital input 
CD Transport for the next 10 years.....
No, I mean the 31. I had the 31 and the 37 and kept the 31. The 31 is built like a tank and will truly make a believer out of anyone who doesn't believe in transport differences. The 37 is also good, but imho not in the same league as the 31! 
CD Transport for the next 10 years.....
find yourself a Levinson 31 used. It will last as long as cd's are the format and will bring you nothing but pleasure!