sugarbrie

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Anyone tried Stan Warren/Supermod Player
Stan is suggesting a modified Pioneer 24bit DVD Player. Either $200 or $250 depending on what is done. This is not the cost of the DVD player which I would buy and mail to him. He feels it would as good as any modified 24bit CD player, so why not ... 
Haydn Symphonies
He did not get much press in this area, however Leonard Berstein was an excellent Haydn interpreter. A safe bet is also Neville Marriner. Roy Goodman I believe is original instruments, so it IS or is NOT good depending on your personal tastes. 
Power Chords and Line Conditioning
I would also start with the conditioner. I good conditioner would improve all the components, even the ones without a replaceable power cord. PS Audio makes some of the best power centers. They are also mucho $$$$$. For a more reasonable price try... 
B&W Help... tweeter problems!
I would also contact B&W. In the US they are in Boston. I have emailed them on occassion and gotten quick and thoughtful responses to questions. 
CD Reconditioners
Discwasher makes a CD polish and scratch remover I have used successfully on a number of occassions. Your hand/arm is the machine. Cost around $20 or so. Save your money. 
HELP!!! SPEAKER CABLE???
See good deals on new close-out MIT T2 cables are Audioadvisor.com 
Cryo your cables?
Mike Vansevers' reference level power conditioners and cables uses Cyro treatments. 
Know of a "Dirt Cheap" tweak?
Spend $35 for a copy of Robert Harley's book. "The Complete Guide to High-End Audio" (2nd Edition). There is so much great advise in there about absolutely everything it will be the best $35 you ever spent. 
Anyone heard a Musical Fidelity X-DAC?
If if can take optical output of CD Changer get an Aiwa XC37M. Sells new for $99. 
Center Channel - Help be choose
I agree voice matching the center and fronts will get you the best results overall. 
what's the most vital cable in a system?
I would normally say the most important cable in my experience is the Pre-amp to Power Amp Link, but you have an integrated amp. Second for me and first for you in my opinion is the link between the MSB DAC and you amplifier. Then the speaker cables. 
Classe CD player CDP .3 a good value?
There are lots of comments are Audioreview.com I also saw one for auction on eBay. Ends on 12/18. Is a relisting. First auction failed to reach reserve. High bid was $720. 
BEST Digital Cable
Best results I have had is using a Van Den Hul "The First" Interconnect as a Digital Cable. There are some reviews on the magazine reviews recommending this. It is where I got the idea from. Some links on their web site. 
TESTING SPEAKERS
I would definitely have them neutral for audition purposes. Pick the one that sounds best with them all neutral. It is the best way to compare. Also as you (if you) upgrade to better electronics in the future you may find they do not have tone con... 
I need an A/V receiver
There are a ton of them on eBay under receiver and home theatre catagories. If I were you I would look for an Onkyo. Good quality and reliability for the price. I've seen some of the original Dolby Digital (AC-3) models from $150 to $200. (50 to 6...