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Electrocompaniet EMC1 CDP owner's suggestions
Mine sounds better balanced out no matter what hookups the preamp has. 
Power conditioners
I bought the Exact Power combo - you will not be disappointed. 
Is SACD winning over DVD-A?
You have got it in a nutshell. If it cannot be played on the move either Pod, walkman, or car it will not make it into the mainstream not that high end people want it to. More hybrid discs might be the keep it going answer but Sony doesn't seem to... 
Experience w/ Legacy Audio Speakers Focus 20/20
Legacy says that the Step One is not needed with the new 20/20. I agree. 
Experience w/ Legacy Audio Speakers Focus 20/20
I have a pair that I got last summer. They are really improved over the last Focus. I have used tubes (Mcintosh 2102) and ss (Mcintosh 352). I also biamp using both with stunning results. 
Which Amp for ML Ascent i?
I have the ML Odysseys and use a 352 with stunning sound results. 
Upgrade recommendation. Richard Gray or Mcintosh.
If you can afford the C2200 get it over the C42. I own both. The power upgrade needs to be next with the Exact power combo over the Richard Gray. It will really bring things together. 
VPI SDS question
The SDS ia one of the best things you will do to improve the sound of your VPI turntable. Plugging it into the line conditioner will be fine. It may not be the best-best way but I do it without any detectable sound effects. 
McIntosh MVP 841/851 as a DVD player?
I have an 851 and a Panasonic 2000 . The Mcintosh as a DVD is first class and I like it much better than anything else I have owned or personally seen or auditioned. The picture is as clear and defined as I have ever seen. The Panasonic is no slou... 
Help: low Maintenance Tube Amp short list.
The EAR 534 has no bias adjustments to make and is 50 wpc. Go to the website of EAR and check it out . It retails for 3595 and up. I do own one and have it for sale now for 1900 shipped to you in an ad on Audiogon. Mine has balanced and rca ins/ou... 
Electrocompaniet EMC 1UP vs.LInn Ikemi vs.DAC 64
I have the EMC I used as a transport with the Chord DAC 64. It produces as good as I have ever heard with redbook CD's. The Chord is great. Beats my Kora which I think is very good. I have not heard the Linn but do have a friend with a modded EMC.... 
Electrocompaniet owners
Subaruguru as a member of Audiogon you owe us the truth and you delivered. Anything but and you would have been just like the companies that can't explain things or do not want you to look inside their stuff because you would find out just what we... 
What are your "reference" CDs?
The Hunter CD by Jennifer Warnes Music For Your Neighborhood by Jude SwiftAnd I Love Her by the Beatles on LPHotel California from Hell Freezes OverSteely Dan's Aja LPWood and Steel Vol I and II - acoustic guitar songs by various starsChristine Mc... 
Retail Buying - Reality Check
You have just defined why the high end will and has been on a mission to kill itself. Competition is looked down upon and forbidden in general areas. We should be happy with them as retailers and not them with us as customers. Not all are like thi... 
Loreena McKennitt and Eva Cassidy
Knew you would!