mrthunder
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| The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation" Interesting thread. Didn't read every single entry but have a few comments. The Very Best uses Ethanol which commercial cleaners avoid. I assume that this have to do with alcohol regulations around the country. The function of Ethanol in the c... | |
| Your most indispensable "tweak"? The audiodharma Cable Cooker is well worth the cost. Really improves my cables and also gets rid of the break in period for new wires. Perfect when I get back from vacation as well.If you want to see if a new cable is better, just cook it and yo... | |
| DVD by Oppo 205 Do you have a 4k TV? If not - no reason to upgrade to 4k player.I have observed that upscaling to 4k can create some strange looking images. The upscaling and also enhancement to HDR makes the images look un-natural - like they were shot in a st... | |
| SACD...around $3500? I've listened to a lot of SACD players at various shows. Ended up with the Sony XA5400ES - until I can find one that really sounds better. I was not impressed with the Marantz offering. You need to go with the Esoteric 2 box P03/D03 to hear someth... | |
| How much SACD do I need? There is still a substantial difference between SACD and CD on my XA5400. There is simply more information on a SACD than a CD. Multiply the CD information up to SACD doesn't add the missing data. Just look at the sampling rates for CD on higher f... | |
| How much SACD do I need? I have the sony 5400 player and it does a great job on SACD. It is also very good on CD with terrific base and mid range. It's better than any Marantz I've heard.SACD sounds much better than CD.Listned to a lot of players and until you move into v... | |
| sony scd-777 dac vs PS Audio DLIII DAC Just bought a Sony XA5400ES. Listened to alot of high end SACD players. My demo disc must have been in $300,000 worth of hardware. The XA5400SA is a good deal for the price. Out of the box it had great mid/low range with good punch on drums. Sound... |