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power cord too short? what now?
I'd say sell it and buy a longer cord. What Brand/Model is it, maybe someone reading this thread can use it? 
AYRE CX-5 OR RESOLUTION OPUS 21 MODIFIED
All I can add here is that as a owner of the C5xe, I couldn't be happier. Every disc I play reveals something I never noticed before and the tonal presentation is incredible. 
Digitally recorded lps?
I am pretty sure that Dire Straits was a full digital recording if not one of the first. I have always liked that on both the original and Simply Vinyl pressings. Just an example. 
McIntosh vs. Accuphase
I haven't seen any real numbers to make this more than observation through the years, but I believe that one of McIntosh's strongest market presence is in Japan. That would lend me to believe that maybe Accuphase hasn't quite duplicated the McInto... 
Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD
Kalan, I think it ios gorgeous in black. I don't understand why Ayre doen't have pic's anywhere. I luckily live 45 miles from Boulder and happened to call Ayre the day they were finishing a C5xe in black for shipment. They asked if I could be ther... 
static buildup
You may look at running a dedicated chassis ground to your outlet and use the wall plate screw not the plug in. just a thought. 
Ayre C 5xe Universal vs. Cary 306 SACD
Kalan, I have had the C5xe for about 10 days now and I believe it is burned in pretty good. I have had it playing day and night for about 5 days and it sounding unbelieveably good. I am rediscovering my CD collection.I have not played one disc tha... 
Paradigm S4 , Revel F32, Revel M22 , EPOS
Yesfan, you have great taste in music. I have had my F32's now for about 18months. I love 'em. On Yes's Heart of the Sunrise and Starship Trooper they really bring out the vocals and keep Squires Bass lines in good tight formation.I also have the ... 
McIntosh
I agree with Porsiob, as a Mc owner I would almost feel as I commited a sacrilidge if I were to make any changes. I would rather trade to another brand before making any mods. 
Need advice on power cords for my Ayre system
I am a Cardas (forget the level) on my C5xe. I think Ayre uses a lot of Cardas wire and connectors in the build of thier units. 
What CD's do you take for a speaker audition?
When I was shopping speakers I made a CD expecially for that. I picked some Jazz, Rock, Classical, Drum Solo, Female Vocals, etc. I found it gave me a reference point on each speaker. 
Mcintosh Bulbs?
I have a 352 and a 7205. I have replaced them on the 7205 but not the 352. Let me know how you get the front glass off. I ordered service manuals from McIntosh on both and the 7205 Manual had a better exploded veiw. The 352 looked a little more ch... 
Cream live Royal albert CD / LP
I enjoyed the DVD so much I figuered 'what the h..' and plopped the 90.00 down on the 3 LP set. I can't say that I have ever heard a better live recording. Very well done. 
Denon Service in Pine Brook, NJ
By comparison to McIntosh, Marantz, Ayre I personnaly find that Denon service sucks. I had purchased a 5910 and had a problem with it reading discs. I was told "if it isn't pouring forth white smoke, I wouldn't worry about it!"3500 dollar investme... 
SACD Player--Finally
Any of the Patricia Barber releases are done very well.