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Question RE ML336 vs. Omicron l & ll vs. Pass X350
Don't know the omicron, but would recommend the Pass! 
Need immediate help
I have the X150 amp and thought that it may be somewhat lean in the midrange, until I changed my digital, and cables. Now, I almost think it is too rich in the midrange, but who knows. Bottom line...the amp is a chameleon and will take on the sign... 
Are sacd mods really worth the money?
I agree with Kana813. Although some of the mods may be great, let's face it, it is a lot of money to invest with virtually NO resale value.I hate to say this but it is almost a gimmick with these ultra high cost mods out there. How could they poss... 
CEC questions?????
Thanks for the responses. Has anyone heard the CEC DX51 DAC? I am wondering if the synergy between the two would be better than other DACs? 
Anyone heard the Pass x.2.5?
Alliedtvandsound-Can u elaborate on your findings with the pass equipment? What were u comparing it to that had such a deep, layered soundstage which made the pass seem flat? 
Best Dark Sounding Amp For Bright Speakers?
Aragon 8008 BB 
Meridian Transport Help
I owned the 500 and can attest that it is a great transport. Very smooth and natural.In terms of the difference between it and the 506....the 500 will have its own dedicated power supplied and circuitry not shared with the DA section. Although the... 
Sony 777 as a transport?
I am in a similar sort of situation. I am trying to get a transport and have been looking at a lot of them out there and I think I settled on one. It is the Northstar 192 transport. I cannot find anyone out there that has heard it, so I am taking ... 
Best CD AND SACD Player under 1000
Any others out there with experience in these players? I am also intrigued by SACD and have been looking at the Marantz SA-14 and SA8260, Philips 1000 and 962, and Sony 777ES and 9000ES.Anyone out there who would recommend one over the other from ... 
Transport with XLR digital out for 1500 new/used
I just posted something about transports in a recent post. I owned both the Meridian 500 and Parasound CBD2000 and had to decide which stays and which goes. I decided on the Meridian, it was smoother, more detailed, more depth, smoother-more laid ... 
Best transport for USD500
Don't want to contradict Natalie, but I owned both the Meridian 500 transport and Parasound CBD 2000 and had to decide which to keep. I kept the meridian, lots more detail, tighter bass, deeper soundstage, less in your face vocals, smoother vocals... 
Pass X-250 or McCormack DNA-2 Deluxe
I dont' think the McCormack (even with the expensive upgrade) is in the same league as the Pass. My Opinion. Also do some research here, you'll see. 
Does anyone own the Pass Labs X1 preamp?
This is just my opinion so please bear with me. But I have heard several all spectral set-ups in an ultra-high end store and yes they are very transparent and offer high resolution, but I found them very dry, analytical and non-musical. It might h... 
HELP: is Monarchy Audio DAC a good idea?
I am currently using the 18B with a meridian 500 transport with excellent results and running it directly to the amp. I would say that the sound is good, however i prefer when I have a preamp hooked up. I am not an expert, but I think the extra am... 
Meridian CD Players
I don't know what the exact physical differences of the innerds are, but I can say the 508 is a good deal better sounding!! Not that the 506 is bad, both are excellent and I feel the 508 has a big lead!