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Is it worth spending $10k on CD-only player today?
Like many others I was also in the same place. I have a large cd collection(6K) so I purchased the best cd player I could afford. I was also interested in SACD and purchased a mid price(3K) SACD player. While I love the sound of SACD( I have a lit... 
Native American Music
I recommend the catalogs of Coyote Oldman and R. Carlos Nakai. Two of my favorites by Coyote Oldman: Compassion and Tear of the Moon and Nakai: Big Medicine and Journeys vol.3. 
Tandberg Repair??
http://www.sound-smith.com 
OK Come Clean, whats in your closet ?
Pioneer PDR 05 CD RecorderNakamachi MR-1 cassette deckNakamachi BX 2 cassette deckSony DAT playerJVC CD Playercables,cables,power cords 
Marantz SA-14 v1 or v2
I need to qualify this post buy stating that I only heard the version 1 in a store system and the version 2 in my system using different preamp/amp and speakers. The SACD playback to my ears sounded very similiar while the cd playback was improved... 
ARC LS22 to CJ 16ls significant upgrade?
I upgraded to the CJ 16LS 11 from an Audio Research LS25 MK11 and have been quite pleased. I found the LS25 an exceptional preamp but rather dry and noninvolving in my system.(ss amp) The CJ is more refined, detailed and overall more musical in my... 
Svetlana 572-3 tube---Still available?
Also had the Cary 572 Monos with same tube issues. My understanding is the 572 is out of production but Cary may still have them available. 
"Jesus Christ Superstar?"
There are numerous versions available, the movie soundtrack, broadway soundtrack, best ofs, remakes with different cast members and the original cast. I have them all including an unusual release called "Jesus Christ Superstar A Resurrection" feat... 
SACD - Dying already?
It's interesting timing of this post as I just purchased my 100th SACD and have been concerned about the viability of this format. I don't have a mega buck SACD player but a Marantz SA 14 v2 and have been very pleased with it. I have a large colle... 
ABCKO Stones' SACD releases vs. MoFi Stones LP Set
I own both the MoFi lp set and many of the Stones SACDs. There is no question that the Mofi lps are some of the best pressings of the Stones catalog. They both have their strong points but I prefer the SACDs for sound quality. To my ears they are ... 
Best recorded Nina Simone???
As a long time Nina Simone fan with an extensive catalog of her lps and cds I think that "Nina Simone and Piano" and "Sings The Blues" are very good recordings on cd. Recently a box set of her Phillips recordings, 7 lps on 4 cds was released calle... 
Anyone know of a price listing for used lp's
As a long time former record store owner I can say the for the most part "Price Guides" are the best case scenario for the seller.If one has the time and energy one could probably sale some of the recordings listed in these guides for the prices l... 
Victory at Sea Audiophile recordings
There is a long out of print LP Mobile Fidelity box set that sometimes comes available that is outstanding. If you are interested in cd there are 2 Victory at Sea cds available and just recently a DVD set was released. 
which tube pre-amp good for Jeff Rowland model10?
I should preface this by saying that I have had tubes in my system since the 1960's so I lean toward the tube sound. The Model 10 to my ears is the best ss amplifier I have heard. It is articulate, detailed and full at the frequency extremes but i... 
which tube pre-amp good for Jeff Rowland model10?
I also have a Model 10 in my system and have owned a number of preamps both tube and ss; Audio Research LS25 MK 11, Conrad Johnson 16LS Series 11, Placette Passive preamp, and a Jeff Rowland Synergy 11i. In my system the best match was and is the ...