rwwear

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Why is high capacitance good?
Just a guess. 
Why is high capacitance good?
Higher capacitance/lower resistance. 
SACD availability
Guacho Cheap 
SACD availability
I was actually replying to Mrtennis Kijay. 
SACD availability
All you need is a good DAC. 
SACD availability
Why does it matter Kijanki? As long as they are hybrid discs you can still rip them and still have the high resolution disc for playback when wanted. 
SACD availability
I personally dislike a lot of things Sony has done of late and believe their products to be lacking in quality. But I think Elizabeth's comments are totally wrong about Sony's intentions for SACD. I believe Sony thought SACD was the superior forma... 
Does Krell CAST matter if your source isn't CAST?
It is supposed to be better. 
CD copy question
If you use a computer but not always with a standalone copier. A standalone will also remove any meta data that's on the disc. 
SACD availability
SACD discs are mostly classical and jazz but there's still many older rock discs available. I think your best bet is to get a universal player that will play everything including DVDA and maybe Bluray and you'll have all formats covered for a while. 
Amp or Preamp With Built-in High-Pass Filter
The B&K Ref 5 does. 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
I think you would prefer the Krell amps with these speakers because they like high current. I would go for the FPB series if possible. 
Krell FPB 600
I didn't hear much if any difference between the C and CX there's just more power. The heat factor is about the same, it never bothered me. I found the 600 to be smoother overall in the treble and midrange with a larger soundstage but it's been a ... 
Krell FPB 600
I went from the KSA 250 that was upgraded to 250S. I like the unlimited power and smoother over all sound of the 600. I sold mine and purchased the 350 monos and liked the 600 better. So I returned the 350's to Krell and got a 600C which I later h... 
Audio Research PH2 or Aesthetix Rhea?
I think Dgarretson meant the AR Steve.