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Mass and vibration cancelling on top of CD player?
Why does it make a difference and what should be expected? 
Digital Source Conditioning??
Try out an Equitech balanced power unit. You'll be pleasantly surprised. Experiment with the pre as well or independently.Enjoy.. 
Calling all Horn lovers
Horns are THE speakers if you want to party or dance. Recommended -- of course. Music isn't musical without dynamics. Big reason why Strads are popular. 
Calling all Horn lovers
Horns are THE speakers if you want to party or dance. Recommended -- of course. Music isn't musical without dynamics. Big reason why Strads are popular. 
cd player not reading a disc? Laser dirty?
FWIW. The problem is worse when the unit is well warmed up, say after playing a dvd. 
B&W design quality observation. Any downside
Compared to B&W 800D's most speakers just look like a box.I think their form follows function with the 800 series and the Nautilus is exceptional. That said, I would like to reinforce the baffle of these tiny Concept 90 CM1's and upgrade the c... 
Crossover upgrade?
Csontos thanks for the Parts Connection tip.I've heard of them but they hadn't come to mind for this. 
Charlie Byrd.... best albums ?
Au Courant is relaxing, best of Concord Years. I think he was also in a couple of Great Guitars albums. 
Hydra 2 for digital
Interesting, thanks. 
cd player not reading a disc? Laser dirty?
Thanks Pdn + Rx8man. 
dvd's play fine; cd's sometimes don't load
So RIwainwright, a dirty laser could read dvd's perfectly but have difficulty with CD's? 
Best 2 channel CD/SACD player $2000 used?
Timtim. Are you using any ac isolation and conditioning with your RT 20. I am. 
Doc Severinsen and Ernie Watts concert tour...WOW
This thread reminds me Doc was the man in the Montreal area back in the 60's - if my memory is right... before the Carson gig. 
What to upgrade?
Re all of above. It is a question of balance. You lose highs if you have too much wall covered. Use a friend and mirrors to determine placement of modest size (2x2 ft) absorbent material at reflection points. What do you have for furniture in the ... 
why do cd players "sometimes" not read a disc?
I find moving the disc around in the tray can resultin it playing. What gives????? Can it be dirt on the laser?