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Would an external DAC improve the sound of my SONY
Socrates! I'm glad (and sad at the same time) that you confirmed my impression of Sony 999 vs. MF3 24 DAC. What would you suggest instead for Redbook and Multi- channel SACD playback. I could actually do without the DVD at this time, will add sepa... 
Best amp for studio 100v3, Rotel , Anthem or other
I'm using MCA-50 with V.3, Bryston SP-1.7 Pre/Pro. Currently have Musical Fidelity A3 24 DAC in the system. I like the sound very much. This is not to say that V.3 won't sound better with a better amp, but you really will have to pay 50-100% more ... 
Would an external DAC improve the sound of my SONY
Hi! I have Sony NS 999ES SACD/CD and have been doing extensive A/B testing, trying to compare my Sony with Musical Fidelity A3 24 upsampling DAC, that I have on loan in my system for the last few days. Mind you, the MF DAC MSRP is the same, as Son... 
To leave on or not to leave on, that is the ?
I specifically asked James Tanner of Bryston this very question regarding SP-1.7 Pre/Pro. His response was: leave it on. Regards. 
paradigm studio 60 v2 or paradigm studio 60 v3?
I agree with Matt zak, I changed my 100 V.2 to V.3, and can definetely attest to less brightness, better defined bass and much better midrange. IMHO the old V.2 bass , in addition to being less defined, was also overpowering mids and highs, giving... 
Help with Philips 963sa upsampling?
I don't remember for sure, but have you tried to go to menu and select "upsample" option? Regards. 
WOW see how the sonusfaber amati homage is made
Hey, Bluefin! What did you just say? 
Sim Audio Moon P-5 too dry
You can try Black Diamond Racing Cones MkIII under your CDP and preamp. Cured a lot of brightness in my system. Regards. 
DAC on Universal player
Arthursmack, you just beat me to it! I was going to ask the same question just about now. The only difference is that my universal player is Sony 999ES and my Pre-pro is Bryston SP-1.7. I was reading good reviews about Channel Islands DAC with upg... 
Referrence music....
Hi! I used to like how Metallica "Black Album" sounds, and actually still do like how it sounds in my car. But ever since my system evolved and became more resolving, I simply can't listen to this album anymore- it sounds very compressed and kind ... 
In Heavy Rotation?
1. Ian Anderson " Secret Lanquage of Birds"2. Ian Anderson " Rupi's Dance"3. Mark Knopfler " Ragpickers Dream"4. Blackmore's Knight- everything5. Jethro Tull " Christmass Album"6. Bob Dylan " Desire" SACD 
Anyone still do insightful or intelligent lyrics?
Sorry, one more- Mark Knopfler. 
Anyone still do insightful or intelligent lyrics?
Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull.Regards. 
Paradigm Studio 100's: Version 2 vs. Version 3
Hi! I owned V.2 and now I own V.3 (100's., 20's and 470 cc). The most obvious difference is a better midrange, it's less "obscured" by the bass and in my opinion the drivers are better integrated. Bass is first rate. Amasing soundstage- speakers a... 
Philips 963 SA compatibility
Imun2u, I use digital coax to the reciever as well. Played both discs on my Sony DVP NS999ES- no problem, so I know it's not the discs and not a connection (used the same connection with Sony), it's a player.