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Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
I have used the DV-50 as a CDP for about 8 months and it has been very satisfying - very good on red book, excellent on SACD. As is the case in high-end audio, everything is relative. But I couldn't resist trying the EMM DCC2, with the DV-50 as a ... 
ARC vs Atma-Sphere and ARC vs VTL Amplifiers
As I am a fairly old Audiophile, I have heard many systems, and nothing has even come close to the combination of Atma-Sphere MA 2.2 and Kharma 3.2 speakers. Any audiophile friend who has heard them has done a double-take...........The soundstagin... 
Best female vocals on CD
Has anybody here heard Pure - by Hayley Westenra ( a kid from New Zealand)Wow!!!!!!!!!Go listen, now!! What a magical voice and a great recording, too(Decca) 
Suggestions for 15 foot Bi-wire cable under $1K
Thanks for all the suggestions. I have ended with Wireworld Eclipse 5 Gold 0.5 m i/cs, as stated, Amperex Bugle Boys in the JD 100, Signal source (red) PC and Mas Silver Signature 15 ft S/Cs biwired that came in at just more than half the $1K. Sou... 
cairn fog vs. jolida 100 vs. arcam fmj cd33
I agree with the recommendation to go with the Fog, as its detail and resolution are superb; but changing the tubes on the Jolida 100 from the Underwood Mod 1 stock to Amperex Bugle Boys put it up there with the Cairn Fog v.2; an astounding improv... 
Long Speaker Wire Runs
Try the Mas Signature - very reasonable price - probably about $300 or the Purist Ventas - but a little more money. I have used both for long runs and was very happy with them. 
Mapleshade Cables
I returned a pair of Omega Micro power cords to Lloyd Walker (I believe Mapleshade makes them). Only reason I didnt use them was they were too delicate for my application and I was afraid I would damage them) Lloyd sent a check the day they receiv... 
New Management at Atma-Sphere Music Systems
Good post, Trelja. I think we all agree with you. 
time for a new system...what though
I've been doing extensive research for a system along the same budget and find that the following are top or near the top of most people's lists:1. Rotel RCD-1072 New $699 - Editor's best buy - TAS or Creek CD 50 MkII - $1500 new2. Creek 5350SE in... 
New Management at Atma-Sphere Music Systems
You'll be fine - those things are built to last a millenium. When I had a question after Ralph left, Bill Layer was extremely helpful. Worst case, call Ralph. The amps are as good as you have heard. Maybe even better. Mine is. 
New Management at Atma-Sphere Music Systems
Well said, Rush. I echo 100% your sentiments and believe that, irrespective of the business/contractual details that exist between Ralph and the new owners, Ralph has inspired such loyalty in AS owners that, if the result of the take-over is to de... 
JD100 - can I do better under $2K
Can the above responders include the North Star 192 DAC/transport in their evaluations? (It's close to $2K used) 
Great detail, refinement, mid-price office system?
Thanks, Wellfed. All great suggestions. Which high efficiency speakers do you hace in mind for less than $2K used? 
New Management at Atma-Sphere Music Systems
Duke, >>But above all, my hope is that my friend Ralph Karston is treated well by the new management of Atma-Sphere. That matters a lot to me<<I think you speak for most-all of us AS owners. The single discordant element here, that is ... 
Great detail, refinement, mid-price office system?
Only Walker SST.The probable weakest link - because it is the oldest design - is the int amp - 1993. I am tempted by the North Star 192 system however, but would I then have to get a new int amp to optimize the features of the 192 DAC/Transport?Th...