paulficarella

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Amp upgrade ?
I if you look at it from one point the krell and mark lev was $5900 in 1990 and that would be equal to a $20000 amp today,and probaly as good as a $5000 amp now, but it is a good idea to call mark lev or krell to find out the cost, but I think it ... 
Sony SCD-1 is it the best player for the money?
Sorry in my last response is meant to say wadia dac not wadia 150. 
Sony SCD-1 is it the best player for the money?
I ordered mine already so hopefully it does a good job, and I don't think you can ever win anyway technology keeps changing plus this player was way over my budget but I figured for the money it was the best I could score, and I could always use i... 
Sony SCD-1 is it the best player for the money?
Thats really surprising, but I wouldn't think it would be close on sacd. 
The best CD Player for the money
Sony SCD-1 gets my vote 
Cary 303/300 vs. 306/200?
I have have heard the 306/200 its an outstanding warm detailed player but I would recommend a Sony SCD-1 or Wadia 860 unless you get the new 306 sacd player that is built upon the sony scd-1 but at 6k you'll be better of with sony SDC-1 for $1700 ... 
Need help Cary CD-308 or Naim CD5i
Do you think that the sacd format will be discontinued shortlyand do you think the sony would play redbook as good as the musical thanks a million. 
Need help Cary CD-308 or Naim CD5i
Well guys thanks I didn't realize there was no digital out so I am going to have to scratch the Naim off my list I definitely want something with a digital out, I was also considering the Sony SCD 777ES even though its out of my price range, but o... 
Need help Cary CD-308 or Naim CD5i
Thanks that helped quite a bit, what I was actually thinking to do was I could the older 5i and later get a wadia separate dac, do you think that would make a big difference, thanks.Paul 
Cary 306/200 vs Wadia 850 what player is better
Thanks for the info it really helps considering that you have almost owned all of these units. 
Pass X-250.5 or McIntosh MC402?
I have 804s with a krell ksa 100 with out the s the pure class a version the krell runs them wonderfully with ease, I would also highly recommend a BAT VK-500 with bat pack. And if I were to chose between pass or mac it would defiantly be pass. 
McIntosh vs. Accuphase
The accuphase is pure class a and the mac is ab so in terms of overall sound quality the accuphase should be better, there is also a big price difference between pure class a and ab. The Mac 252 is a outstanding amp but its in a different league t... 
McIntosh MC402 vs. Bryston 4B SST
Well sorry I dont want to knock the Mac its a really good piece but I do prefer the 14B sst bryston, but the mac is a bit more warmer and tube like sounding and the bryston has its own qualities as we all know.I would also highly recommend a Plini... 
MC402 vs FPB 300cx
I would get a two Plinius sa 102 and bi-amp or bi-wire you would get outstanding results. 
B & W 802 Nautilus and Monoblocks
Bryston 14 b sst or McCormack DNA 2 LAE or DNA-500 for the ones you listed the Pass X600 I love those amps, but for the price the DNA 2 LAE on the used market plenty of power.