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SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel
First off, I have had TOO MUCH experience with SACD players. I sold them for 3 years since they were formally intruduced to the USA at MY STORE back in 99'/00' I have also owned about a half dozen players including the SCD-1 by Sony. They have all... 
SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel
Yes, it probably was a bad analogy but I think it was close enough to get the point through =) 
Revel Studios for half price?
A hybrid speaker, if you want to go this route, go with a pair of Magnepan 3.6's. I have heard them, quite laid back sounding from my impressions. Good speaker nonetheless. Seriously though, if your looking for "Studio" sound, look at the F30. If ... 
SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel
Any Wadia player,Linn,Burmeister,ML,CLasse,BAT,a few select Adcom units, a few select CAL units, among many others. As for DSD recordings, how many discs are released? Read the Betamax comment. Im going to be more in line that DVD-A will be the ne... 
Which Amp.
Yeah, thats a really good amp. Getting an amp thats current doesnt equate to better sound. And I sure wouldnt recommend you the the 4 series line from ML since they are basically retooled HPA Proceed amps with the ML badge on em for twice the mone... 
SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel
Tireguy: Too bad alot of people dont believe your words(and alot of these people are in the industry), and this is from hands on experience. SACD does not garentee better sound. And as stated, if the recording sounds better, most likely its due to... 
Revel Studios for half price?
Green mountain speakers = home built Vandersteen's with less quality control. I dont even think they match their drivers and crossover components to within db tolerances. I have personally heard the C-1's. Nothing special, another Vandersteen clon... 
SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel
Its impossible to do a direct comparison with redbood cd's for one simple reason. The recording mastering process is different. Its a well known fact that the 99% of the SACD's on the market have been "remastered" to give the illusion of "better s... 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
You play the violin? So do I! Who made your voilin? Full size?Type of wood used? Who made the bow? Horse hair or synthetic? WHat kind of strings do you use? How do you store your Violin? Funny that you mentioned Violin's. I used to appraise them p... 
SACD 2 channel vs Redbook 2 Channel
Sorry, but I have yet to hear ANY SACD player put out a better musical signal than a competently built "redbook" player. All this talk of extra "ambiance" or depth of soundstage or whatever you want to call it is all a joke CURRENTLY. If the disc ... 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
Eldartford: Your entitled to all of your opinions too, but opinions are just that, especially when people like you dont have any true "hands on experience" with doing true controlled audio tests on a daily basis. I do just by playing my piano and ... 
Revel Studios for half price?
I owned a pair of Studios, now I own a pair of Salon's. Previosuly I woned a pair of Revel F30's. If your looking for the sonic qualities of the Studio, then get the Performa F30's(Stay away from the F50's they perfrom poorly compared to the F30's... 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
Hey, Ive heard em. A really "good" sounding speaker. ;) If I decide to sell my ML Prodigies I may pick up a used pair(along with a pair of Joseph Audio monitor's). I just dont like the inherant problems they have, and Im not just talking sonically... 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
Muralman: You and those damn ribbon speakers! LOL 
Recomendation for speakers BEST for Piano?
Actually "close" is not subjective. Its fact. You nor about 99.9999% of the human population physically cant tell the difference between a speaker and a "live" piano if the speaker is of competent design along with the rest of the audio chain and ...