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Has anyone listened to the Marantz sa8004?
The Marantz players that i have heard in the past tend to roll off the top end, but I haven't heard the 8004 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
Alas, I've tried all the recommendations offered, and the problem continues unabated. I guess this will forever limit my vinyl listening.Thanks anyways, everyone 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
Vic Damone--yes, yes, and yes.I only had a few minutes to play with it yesterday . I disconnected the 2 digital sources that were poweredby wall warts. (squeeze box touch and a cheap Project headphone amp). Made no difference. The other higher end... 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
Thanks for all the help, there are many useful suggestions here. I'm still at work and won't have time to try any of these for a while.However, I'm wondering why I only hear the problem with my analog source, and not with any of the digital source... 
Static electricity: Unique to Vinyl Systems?
Marakanetz The problem was noticed with my old vinyl rig, which was a Rega P-5 feeding a PS Audio phono pre amp. First I changed turntables (Clearaudio Concept mc, new tone arm), then changed to a Jolida phono preamp. The reason that I changed wa... 
Computer output to DAC, which route?
I know that you have the expertise, Steve, but I own both a firewire dac and asynchronous usb dacs. I'm surprised that you are so emphatic in your statement; given your past history (say on the "tubed" dac thread) I would have thought that you wou... 
ARCAM AVR600 Reliability Issues
Jeez Cayman I would have thrown the towel in after a 3rd defective unit, at most.For 6 grand not only should it work flawlessly but the dealer should come to your dwelling to ensure that it does. 
Any good moderately priced bluray players?
If you don't need DVD-A a Sony $100.00 player will stupefy you with it's price/performance. I have two of them. 
Sutherlands Ph3D vs Musical Surroundings Nova
I'm considering these two vs each other as well. Shame that no one ever answered this thread 
Jasmine vs Musical Surroundings Nova Phono Pre-Amp
My PSAudio Phonostage has a hum that won't go away. I'm also interested in the Musical Surroundings, as I want the quietest phono preamp possible, and am looking at battery powered units. Budget is $1k. Does anyone have any experience with the mus... 
Can My Subwoofers Damage My Home
Absolutely they can damage your home. My wife became so enraged by the eruptions of base during her yoga sessions in the next room that she punched a hole in the wall. 
weakest link? what would you upgrade?
I don't really understand. You seem to like your current set up. Why change? 
Can analog receiver be adapted to digital?
Never seen it.... 
Anyone Using Bose 901 speakers In A Home Theater?
No highs, no lows, must be Bose! 
Topnotch BluRay Concert.....
San Francisco Symphony 100 year anniversary concert. Fantastic Billy The Kid!