rja

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Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
My first was a Carver with tube output stage. Don't remember the model number or price. It was OK but no great shakes although it always worked. Then I bought the full AA stuff, DDE3.0, DTI Pro32, Pro Drive all upgraded with latest stuff. Sounded ... 
GNSC Wadia Statement Mods/Heard Them?
Yes, I would like to hear opinions from owners who own Statement mod 27s and 270s, especially those who had the upgrades done to Reference mod units. I realise the Statement mods are new but when someone has the opportunity I would love to hear yo... 
Blue Note RVG Editions remasters, sound better?
I believe the Connoisseur series was 20bit mastered and SBM. I own a large percentage of those issued. The RVGs are 24bit mastered and IMO sound excellent and as mentioned are reasonably priced. I also own a number of Japanese RVGs in mini LP slee... 
Recommendations for banana plugs
WBT makes several grades of each, spades, bananas and RCAs. The best are very good indeed and I would recommend them. I'm not saying the other brands mentioned aren't any good. What I am saying is that the WBTs are right up there and I don't think... 
Kimber select can you biwire with this cable?
Kimber make jumpers for use with the Select speaker cables. Three levels to match each speaker cable. 
Got my very first system. What's my next move?
Relax!!! 
Wadia 270 Transport w/non Wadia DAC
Aida, I had the SE platter assembly with full damping installed by GNSC. They dampen every possible area of the mechanism even the drawer. I was able to hold and compare the current and SE assemblies. All I can say is: the SE unit is robust. Nice ... 
Have you heard the new Zanden digital gear?
James1969, how is the dependability? Any problems? How about the low output voltage? Is it true that the unit has to be sent in for tube changes. I'd like to chack one out but I live in a stereo deprived area. BTW: Thanks for your responses. 
Traffic "John Barleycorn Must Die" - Why no mfsl
Yes I agree that MFSL and DCC made some very strange choices for reissue. One explanation for some titles not making it on these labels is there could have been licensing problems with the owners of copyright. I believe these labels negotiated for... 
GNSC PASI Units?
Tabl10s, I did not notice a drop in volume. I had Bybee filters on everything when I bought the PASI. As I experimented with the system I found that it sounded more open with the Bybees removed. Just my personal opinion, I would definitely experim... 
Have you heard the new Zanden digital gear?
James1969, this is essentially in line with what I have read about the Zanden. What are you using for a transport? 
What music do you want to play really loud?
Alvin and the Chipmunks!!! 
Music for "Tough Times"
Vivaldi-Gloria!, Van Morison-Gloria! 
Recommendation for marching, war classical music.
Battlefield Band-Scottish. 
Eric Clapton covers Robert Johnson
I like my acoustic blues on the raw side and although I respect ECs ability, guitar more than vocal, he has a tendency to be smooooth. This tendency has the effect, at least for me, of homogenizing what should be a gritty experience. The devils mu...