robert53

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Pioneer LX500
I have an 105 and a 205 but a friend of mine is looking to buy an all in one player. His name is on the Oppo list for the 203 and 205 but who knows if he will ever get one. I read that Oppo will be selling batches until September but I don't know ... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
My tube power amp went down due to a bad tube and I decided to purchase a PS Audio Stellar S300 to use until I had time to repair my tube amp. It was inexpensive and had good reviews. I still have not repaired my tube amp and that was months ago. ... 
Speaker Jumpers
I don't know if the Cardas solid jumpers are better than the wire ones. I have never tried either one. 
Speaker Jumpers
I appreciate all the good feedback and advice from all of you. I would like to bi-wire but my speaker cable model are no longer being made. It's too bad because my amp is made for bi-wiring. The Maze Reference jumpers look really good and are not ... 
Speaker Jumpers
I appreciate all the feedback. Thanks. I may consider bi-wiring. 
Speaker Jumpers
Yes, I've heard you should use the same model cable for jumpers. I was wondering if anyone has tried the Cardas solid copper jumpers. They come unplated, gold plated, and rhodium plated. As for the no reply, why not? 
Speaker Jumpers
Thanks. 
Monitor audio silver 300 or 500 a/
 Thanks. 
Power Cords Snake Oil ??
From my listening experience, different brands of power cords sound significantly different from each other, and from stock power cords. You may or may not like the changes they make. But, as someone stated earlier, if you don't hear any change th... 
Do HDMI Cables make a Difference?
I have been using Audioquest Cinnamon hdmi cables and before that I used Monster cables. I have tried many different cables and they look different and definitely sound different.  
My 6922 Tubes Are Too Bright!
I agree with whart. Try the new production Mullards. they are warmer sounding and not expensive.  
Which site is Best for Downloading/Uploading Hi Rez
Acoustic Sounds has a big selection of downloads. 
Replacing generic RECEPTACLES
I installed Cardas Receptacles. Very nice. 
SACD
Sorry for your loss. Like other comments read, it depends on the SACD. Sound quality varies depending on how they were made just like cd's, but the good ones are excellent. As far as XRCD, I always found them too bright and unlistenable, but that'... 
RECORDS THAT HAVE IMPRESSED PEOPLE SO MUCH THEY BOUGHT MY STEREO
Good music. Thanks.