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rx8man

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best CD transport available?
Mejames, I'm asking the same question, IF I don't buy the Capitole or Mephisto, the separates route will possibly be a CEC TL-1X transport teamed up with either an Audio Logic 2400 or Kora Hermes dac. There are some EAD-7000's and Theta Data's tha... 
What's best CD player one piece price no object
I third Mejames & Tireguy, I'm leaning towards the tube sound, and so far on my posts, the Capitole keeps coming up, overall simplicity-wise and otherwise, no trans/dac/digital cable matching, can be used with or w/o preamp if desired. I'll pr... 
Shine-Ola and Novus CD treatment
Cdc, How long do these treatments last, and on the same note, what about the use of say, one of those Bedini units with or w/o the above mentioned ? 
Seeing the light
Twl, I couldn't have said it better, you ARE a very qualified reviewer, such a detailed report. Guys like us must have BH or Doctors degrees hidden in our audio archives. BTW, thanks for the mention of my marker tweek, it's nice to know we're out ... 
Seeing the light
I'd try using a dark green marker pen, and draw a fairly heavy line around the (SE) bulb at it's largest radius when cool, let dry thoroughly. 
Review: California Audio Labs Alpha DA converter
I totally agree with what you said, my review would have been almost exactly the same, I've owned a Delta transport via an Orchid balanced cable to an Alpha with a pair of Mullard 12AX7's for nearly 6 years, and compared to a lot of others, includ... 
Substitute for a Conrad-Johnson Premier 3 preamp
I have to agree with Vayasteve, i will never get rid of my Premier 3, maybe, only maybe, Conrad Johnson could incorporate a remote system, i've thought of calling them to find out, but i would not want to muck up the sound in any way. 
Better B&K amp?
Your in the right camp, i run B&K M-200 monos with a Conrad Johnson Premier 3, awsome.