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Led Zeppelin in Hi-rez
I've got all the Zep HDTracks releases. Very happy with the quality of all. Too bad you don't like them.  
Conversion to DSD: Does It Eliminate Digital Glare?
You guys mean aliasing then?"a nasty high-frequency ringing called Aliasing—a special analog lowpass filter is needed during recording, just prior to sampling—the infamous steep “brickwall” (anti-aliasing) filter, set at half the Sample Rate. In t... 
Your Favorite Classical Box Sets
Looking at my shelf here for the big boxes. Those around on Amazon that I really enjoy (no particular order):Philips Original Jackets CollectionL'Oiseu Lyre, "The Baroque Era"Brahms Complete EditionScriabin Complete WorksHenri Dutillieux EditionRa... 
Power Cables for Class D Amplifiers
This is an interesting point RE: class D power reservoir success. One aspect of my rig is that the power filtering components that I use are intended for live performance in venues with poor house power. They store up juice -- apparently 40 amps. ... 
Conversion to DSD: Does It Eliminate Digital Glare?
I would agree with those above who say no. Experimented with DSD upscaling quite a bit.I've also never quite heard this "digital glare" -- and suggest examining other factors, like the knowledgeable guys above have suggested. Maybe someone can enl... 
Best CD to FLAC software and FLAC playback software
+1 DBPoweramp for CDs. Excellent validation tools not present in JRiver, though I use JRiver to rip Blu-Ray movies.  
Power Cables for Class D Amplifiers
@lacee interesting point re: clean power.  This rig is set up adjoining a home recording studio and practice space, all on two banks of Furman P-1800 PF R. The power is reasonably cleaned up. I've never done an A/B of the power stuff. That said, t... 
Power Cables for Class D Amplifiers
+1 on Wireworld recommendation above. I'm running Wireworld Electra 7s with my (class D) Wyred 4 Sound mAMPs, cranking a steady diet of classical and jazz. I'm pleased with the results.  
SACD transport for W4S DAC2 DSD SE?
Thank you very, very much for your prompt responses. Verdi noted. Regarding a standalone SACD player, what would you suggest in an SACD/CD only stereo player, with XLR outputs, that would offer DAC performance comparable to my outboard DAC? I am s...