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Why does Denon 3910 default to PCM for sacds?
Thank you Alex and Tbg. 
Why does Denon 3910 default to PCM for sacds?
This is very useful, thank you, all. A question on the SACD filter settings. In the Audio set-up menu you can choose between 50 khz and 100khz (I think). Is one better as a set-it-and-forget-it or is it disc dependent? Thanks, again, 
What's your dream digital product ?
Well said, Rel! 
New cd player-- or should I get SACD?
Since you do like classical music I would say go for a modified Sony, Marantz, or Denon, SACD player from one of the reputable Modders (Underwood, Modwright, RAM, etc.) I say this because if you are a classical lover the RCA Living Stereo and Merc... 
Mac to... AE or Optical DAC or USB DAC? Also...
Don't use the computer as a transport. I would go wireless from MAC to AE then to DAC. 
SACD Player--Finally
Cannonball Adderly quintet Live in San Francisco - Anyting by Bill Evans -- Kind of Blue, of course -- In a Silent Way. 
Modern Day Good Transport
Modern day huh? Well I would say a computer hard drive with uncompressed files. 
Denon 5910 / 3910 vs. Marantz DV 9600
How is the 2910 compared to the 3910 for music only? 
shipping cd players
I don't think all players come with transit screws -- only some do. Double boxing--with the interior box well insulated--has been reliable for me. 
Need best albums from Widespread Panic?
Space Wrangler is my favorite. 
Is There any Truly "High End" Integrated Amp?
Just as a bit of shameless promotion: I am selling what I believe is a TRUELY high end integrated: The Unison Research Unico SE modded by Underwood. It is brand new--see my ad. Sorry if this is offensive. I really do like integrateds and think the... 
McIntosh MCD205 vd McIntosh MCD7009
I doubt you can go wrong here. I owned the 205 for a couple of years and thought it a truely fine redbook CD player. And, it is a changer which you might use more than you think. I am sure the 9 is nice too though, but I have never heard it. 
What will best my present CD/ DAC?
I agree with what Kjweisner says. If a one box source suits your needs Have fun looking at all the great one box players in your price range. As always, if you can listen to one in your system before you buy, it is in your best interest. Some audi... 
Will computer to DAC replace transports and cdp's?
One thing I forgot to add to my above post is that all my tunes were ripped in Apple Lossless format. There is no fan noise on my Apple Laptop -- I have the unit on a stand that keeps one end propped up and it is virtually silent.FM Radio: Many ra... 
Will computer to DAC replace transports and cdp's?
Let me try again. Playing a song (Bill Evans Live at the Village Vanguard - Track 1, let's say) from an external LaCie hard-drive, using my Apple laptop running iTunes as the interface -- with the U24 taking the USB signal out from the computer an...