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Amazing Solo Piano Recordings
Not being one to trash the opinions of fellow A-goners, I was a little reluctant place this post. But as many posters like to end their opinions with YMMV ... I have to make a couple of observations. First, I was less enthusiastic about my Michel ... 
Anyone still using a TRL modded Sony?
I've got a Sony 2000ES changer mod from TRL. This has to be one of the most satisfying audio purchases I've ever made. I won't go into all the audiophile superlatives like transparency, micro dynamics, PRAT (excuse me), etc. This player just flat ... 
Considering Int. Amp w/ limited features NEED HELP
Soulgoober, sorry for the miscommunication. For the record ... I was not specifically recommending the M2200. It was a suggestion for the Outlaw product line ... in which you had particular interest in RR2150 integrated. I went through a similar e... 
Considering Int. Amp w/ limited features NEED HELP
Soulgoober, as I said in an earlier post ... I know exactly where you are since I was at the same place about a year ago. My research started with AudioReview.com and then migrated over here to A-gon. So many choices, and constantly finding out ab... 
Amazing Solo Piano Recordings
The original post calls for "amazing" piano recordings. I'm not prepared to go that far, but compared to some Oscar Pederson, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Dave Brubeck solos ... the SACD entitled "Solo" by Michel Camilo is right at the top. Since g... 
budget Cables / Interconnects recommendations?
Here's another vote for Signal Cable. Using Signal for all PC's, speaker cable, and some IC's. I also have Audio Art IC3 ... nice copper/silver combo using DH Lab inspired geometry. These IC's are very reasonable @ $100/M 
Considering Cambridge Audio Amp/CD - Need Advice
Based on your budget, and the decisions already reached ... here's a suggestion. Go ahead and get the Outlaw 2150 ($650). Can't go wrong there. These are the same design elements as those used by Amplifier Technology Inc (ATI). Go to Signal Cables... 
New Audiophile - Upgrade Amp First or CDP First?
Sounds like you are at the same place I started a little over a year ago. My suggestion: upgrade the amp and cabling first. As suggested earlier, unless you're listening to the radio it's maybe not worth getting the receiver. If your receiver has ... 
Most helpful audio companies
Easy ... Frank Dai at Signal Cable, Ty Lashbrook of Tyler Acoustics, and Paul Weitzel at Tube Research Labs (TRL). These are guys who sometimes answer calls directly and always return phone messages or emails. They're great examples of what custom... 
SACD surround system
In my previous post I forgot to mention the Revelation Audio Lab umbilical cord between X10v3 and XPSUv3 ... very important. 
SACD surround system
Here's a moderately priced SACD surround system that gives very satisfying results. It's also great for 2-channel listening.TRL modded Sony 2000ES Denon AVR 3805 pre/proOutlaw Audio 2200 mono blocks front Musical Fidelity X10v3 Tube Buffer & X... 
Best budget CDP?
Here's a set-up that gets the best of both worlds. My entire system is geared towards good HT, with excellent audio. My solution: an Oppo 970HD ($150) for video which also has good quality movie sound; and a Sony 2000ES ($400) for dedicated audio....