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UPGRADING THE THETA CASABLANCA
Check out the AVS forum, there are a few folks over there that own this piece. 
9000es burn in questions?
Ears: Thanks for the response, I am currently using the Ref 20 and am in the market for a new CD player that I can connect via the analogue throughput of the B&K. Just about everyone raves about the redbook CD playback of this unit, I think af... 
9000es burn in questions?
Ears: Which B&K are you using and what I/Cs, thanks. 
Cambridge Audio D500SE CD player
Trelja: So, are you saying that this is a better all round player than the original planet?? I have Friday off work to continue my search for a new CDP, but as you say, for the price, this might be a no brainer. Kitch, what did you compare this to... 
Arcams's New Diva Series Players
Prfont: Thanks, look forward to hearing about your audition. Has the Alpha series been discontinued?? I read on another thread that the CD72 falls somewhere in between the 7SE and the 8SE and is of course upgradeable to the CD92. Besides not havin... 
Cambridge Audio D500SE CD player
Trelja: Its mike again, I would of course be interested in how this inner tube works. That is if you try it, don't know what my wife would say about that one, she already thinks I'm nuts. 
Bryston Amp v.s others?
Another vote for the 4B-ST, built like a tank, sounds great and you can't beat that warranty or resale value if you don't like it. 
Cambridge D500SE ??
Trelja: Thanks for the response, sorry to hear you are underwhelmed right now. I need a new player also and this might be the fit I am looking for. I hope it improves with more break-in, please let me know. Funny you should mention the homegrown s... 
Cambridge D500SE ??
Trelja: Did you compare this to a Planet CDP. That is what I was thinking of buying, but if this is close in sound quality, would not mind saving a few bucks. By the way, I checked the Audio Advisor website, they say the chip was originally design... 
Cambridge D500SE ??
Does it have a detachable power cord?? Would someone please confirm if this can play SACDs, I will buy one tomorrow. 
SACD Players
Doug: Sony also has the 333ES (five disc carousel) and they have just announced at CES 2 additional players. One is a budget 5 disc carousel SACD player for $400!! 
Help With My Next Upgrade Please
Simontju: Thanks for the detailed response, just to confirm, you find the 9000ES better for redbook CDs than the 777ES. By the way, I am located in Canada, the suggested retail in our Canuck buck is 2499 for the 9000ES. I am pretty sure Oade ships... 
Help With My Next Upgrade Please
Rutel: I would be very interested if you could elaborate a bit more on the new Planet 2000 and how it sounded compared to the Sony, thanks. 
Help With My Next Upgrade Please
Does anyone know if the 9000ES and the 333ES have the same innards (is that a word) except for the progressive DVD part. I see no problem with waiting until after CES but would like to make a move soon, I don't have a progressive scan capable TV, ... 
Any Amps with Volume control??
Check out Cinepro, some of their amps have level controls on the front.