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Exemplar Denon 2900. WOW Need owner advice.
Do give us a full report after proper break-in. 
mac and vac amps with thiel 3.6
This isn't a perfect comparison but I used to have a pair of Thiel CS 2.3's connected to a MAC 6900 integrated and I thought it sounded great. I no longer have the Thiel's but I do still have the 6900. VAC makes great products too though... 
How is your many titles in your digital collection
400 CD85 SACD4 DVDa1 XRCD 
Looking for an acoustic guitar recording..
I'll second the suggestion for Michael Hedges. 
hi rez suggestions
Given the caliber of the the Trivist I too would be surprised if changing players was the answer. I would look to set-up, cables and go from there. 
Doors 24-bit remasters.....
I think they sound quite good. Better than the original CD transfers by far. The box set is a really nice package and I wish all box sets were made this way. Each individual album is packaged seperately in its original album cover (CD size of cour... 
Mercury Living Presence SACD's
Jayctoy: I just went to music direct and the "Mercury Living Presence" discs start at $17.99. I think you must be thinking of the "RCA Living Stereo" SACD's that were recently released and cost $11.99. 
help narrowing down my list of speakers, $2500
Don't rule out the Vonschweikert VR2. It is a GREAT speaker that can be had new for less than $2500. Awesome all around performer that may make you think twice about needing a sub. Sorry if this post ignores details in the thread.....I did not rea... 
Mcintosh MA 6900 integrated vs Mcintosh separates?
This will not be much help but, I have owned the 6900 for almost three years now. I have had Thiel CS 2.3's and now the Vonschweikert VR4jr hooked up to it. It is one musical integrated amp! I have heard other speakers hooked up to it at my dealer... 
Jazz Recs for Classical Music Fan - Challenging
Anything by Bill Evans, especially, Sunday at the Village Vanguard and Waltz for Debby. 
Classic rock remasters.....24 bit/SACD
A couple of early Clapton CD's have recently come out in SACD, including Derek and the Dominoes Layla and other assorted love songs. The Police and Peter Gabriel are in SACD, of course. I thought I heard something about DireStraits coming out soon... 
Mercury Living Presence SACD's
Has anyone found a retailer (web or otherwise) selling these for a good price? 
Redbook Audio Aero Prima vs SACD palyer?
I think you have to ask yourself, "how much music am I willing to lay down my hard earned money to buy that is in SACD?" If the number of discs you are acutally willing to pay money for is significant, in proportion to your whole collection, you s... 
Is Exemplar the answer?
I found there to be a small but noticeable improvment overall with the display and video circuitry off. I use this mode for critical listening sessions. 
Is Exemplar the answer?
My experience with my Exemplar Denon, in my system, is very similar to the 6 moons review. SACD is outstanding. Redbook is nearly, if not, as good as SACD. and DVD-A is also outstanding. My long hunt for digital I can live with is over. Good Luck,