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Sorry to ask this SACD question, but
glup, further down not only did I state 105, but using XLRs which are only available on the 105/205 players...: "And since the 105 is currently my only source it auto selects SACD only, but via the analog outs, which in my case is XLRs"Has your fr... 
Sorry to ask this SACD question, but
glupsonWell not exactly. I did state which however what I wrote was, "Oppo as I want to compare the SACD hybrid layer on my 195."so I missed that I hit the 9 instead of the 0, but, Oppo doesn't make a 195.Shouldn't we all have been able to make th... 
Sorry to ask this SACD question, but
I recently contacted Oppo as I want to compare the SACD hybrid layer on my 195. Apparently it cannot be done, or it might, IF connected to a monitor where I can switch settings. Even it that works it would mean keeping the monitor connectedAnd sin... 
Good starter amp recommendation
I concur, multi-channel is full of compromises. A quality 2 channel will through ghost images of miultichannel when so recordedI have a Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5 and a DPA-1. These are excellent and can be purchased for at about 50%, which is a h... 
Replaced CDP w/ Transport; Now, Soundstage Changes Dramatically w/each CD. Why?
back to cables. WireWorld knows what it takes to make outstanding cables. The higher up their product line the better the sound, but whatever they offer in your price range you can count on for excellent value 
Power Cable ~ $300 - Which to get? Nordost, Audioquest, Furutech, Shunyata, Zavfino?
WireWorld series 7 MSRP is ONLY $300They power all my kitHighly recommendedI saw someone here post Cullen Cable. I have 1-2 too sell 
3 great tube preamps. Which would you purchase?
jred,atmosphere nailed it XLR for the maximum win, at least with proper xlr cablesIMHO hi-end AIN'T hi-end unless it is differentially balanced. Alas most reviewers don't seem to understand that and test xlr kit with non xlr kit and even more biza... 
Best mid-range for $3K
Ive heard the 8bs in a home system. OK for small jazz but did not boogie when requiredYou can buy NEW Emerald Physics KCIIs or used KCII Pros for < $3Kbut Ill bet the new small Magnepan for $650 would suit you well. Use the rest to upgrade othe... 
Beginner choosing amp help
Hard for me to believe a 'beginner' dropped $2K on a pair of speakers, but...make sure to buy a amp that has true balanced inputs and eventually a preamp that is also. PS Audio Stellar GC dac/pre  (built in dac) MSRP is $1699 and their matching M7... 
The new Schiit Aegir Amplifier now shipping
The inside pics remind me of Monarchy 
Axpona 2019
if possible go to Emerald Physics room 478 (I think) their new monitor sounds like an eye opener/jaw dropper at least in the bassalso the Deep-Core is there as well Post pics if you can 
Machina Dynamica New Dark Matter CD and Blu Ray tray treatment?
Geez, this thread has devolved beyond my interest.Good luck Geoff  
Has anyone tried these stunning new CPT power cord?
celander, thanks for the EP room  update 
Machina Dynamica New Dark Matter CD and Blu Ray tray treatment?
@geoff I was wondering what took you so long.  Three days ago I replaced my PS AUdio Stellar set (all 3 of which was resting on your Promethean Springs), with my Audio Alchemy DPA- 1 and DDP-1 + PS 5. I decided to place them directly on the John B... 
Magnepan Mods
Search YT channel OCD. He just finished modding a pair with custom frames. Looks awesome. He should be posting a listening session soon