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Why use CD Transport instead of computer source
If your not comparing the same CD to the same CD ripped lossless - high bit rate, with a low jitter server such as SB3 or Transporter, then your comments on this question will not be valid. You can still share your experience, though.I've compared... 
Cambridge 840C, YES it is as good as the reviews
Rackon,I'm neither an Opus 21 lover or hater since I've never had one, but I'm curious what you didn't like about it?Thanks,Bill 
Cambridge 840C, YES it is as good as the reviews
Hi Sunset,Based on your last post, are you saying the Ayre CX7e is a better player than the Cambridge 840c?Thanks,Bill 
New Oppo DV-980H
Thanks you everyone!Bill 
New Oppo DV-980H
Does the new Oppo 980 have a built in volume control for direct connection to amps?Thanks,Bill 
Horns vs Ribbons vs Dyanamic
Stehno,What type of speakers are you using now with ribbon mid and tweeter?Thanks,Bill 
Most resolving, transparent amps.
LEt me also include the ability to portray space, decay and ambience - which to me are all signs of getting the frequency extremes correct and a very high signal to noise ratio. 
Pioneer vs. Panasonic plasma
I'm taking a look at the 52" Sharp LCD too.There are some really great deals out there now in plasma TV's that are being replaced - Panasonic, HP. 
Pioneer vs. Panasonic plasma
Is the Panasonic 50px60u the same as the 50px600u expcet for cable card input and different styling?Does the newer set 600u, have a better picture?Thanks,Bill 
Best ICE-powered amps ?
I own the M501's and can't imagine wanting anything more. These are outstanding amps and better than the older eVo amps I used to own.Can't compare to any of the others. I would suggest that the Red Dragon and Rowlands would both excel.Interested ... 
VD Revelation vs Stereovox and soundstage
I didn't know Peter Gabriel was building cables.I do enjoy his music. 
squeeze box w/dac vs. modded comparisons
Mr. Pixel,Could you elaborate on who did your SB3 mods and what you like better versus the digital out to the Benchmark Dac1? Thanks, that would be really helpful to hear!Bill 
Used speakers $7,000-$10,000
Dave, you're right.The SS M9ES speakers were borderline Class A and the SS M9ED are a Class A reference speaker, competitive with the rest of the reasonably priced class A speakers. 
Used speakers $7,000-$10,000
Uppermidfo is right,The best deal on a pair of speakers on Audiogon right now is Long Ho's pair of Sony SS M9ED speakers. I own a pair also and this is a reference level speaker which is easily as good as any other $20k pair out there. New these w... 
Bel Canto eOne amps - Is this the future?
Here we go again.