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Using XLR cables on the Sony 5400 SACD player?
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Using XLR cables on the Sony 5400 SACD player?
I have used Van Den Hul Jubilee, Morrow Ma4, Wywires and Crimson Music Links at present. These XLR's all worked with my Sony SCD-XA5400ES. The Crimson's are what I presently use and they easily beat the others. They were a revelation, especially f... 
Best Cables for around $500
RonwillI had Morrow MA4 XLR's not even close to Crimson Music Link XLR's. Upon trial of Crimson's in my system for a few days I sold my Morrow MA4's here on Agon. Exceptionally clear, detailed, with pinpoint imaging and big soundstage. I always ha... 
Whats a good power cord for the Sony XA5400ES?
I have a Wywires Juice power cord on my Sony SCD-XA5400ES and it bested several power cords costing much more. One of those was the well regarded Lessloss DFPC. I only have the regular Juice version without the upgraded connectors. Alex at Wywires... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Wywires Juice II is a really nice power cord. It bested Lessloss DFPC on the Sony in my system at half the cost. Also,try an Audioprism rca ground control on the Sony. This addition really opened up the sound of the Sony. 
Cayin 265ai or Bada 3.3se
Yes, I own Bada Purer 3.3SE and love it. I am a former owner of an Ayre K-3x pre and Aragon Palladium Mono's. I sold them for financial reasons and do not miss them at all. This integrated amp is an incredible bargain. Better sound at about 1/6 th... 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
I had the Ayre C5xe Universal player and added the MP upgrade to it. I had to sell due to finances. Bought the Sony SCD-XA5400ES based on Audiogoners opinions here and am happy as heck I did. I find it better in most ways than the AYRE. I have jus... 
Bada Purer 3.3..any opinions or experience?
Check out www.pacificvalve.us they have the new 3.3se available right here on audiogon.