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How to make Sony DVP9000ES play Hybrid sacd layer
It plays sacd "native" discs but not the sacd hybrid layer discs so whats that got to do with the laser? 
What is this........midrange bloom??
Jafox....no disagreement here..."The danger is that once we hear this new level of performance it is mighty tough to return to what our reference had been before."I just purchased a Elrod sig pc so my comparison journey begins....cheers 
What is this........midrange bloom??
Oh about the NBS lack of dynamics??? Try the Nielsen recording "Alladin"....first time I played I didn't know whether I should just sit or run for my life.....My Vacs are known for their excellent dynamics and high end....but my SS Accuphase C200 ... 
What is this........midrange bloom??
Hi sounds real.....beleive me the speakers are just fine...Martha Argerich is playing Ondine right now (at my place)....that bloom....I talked about has been watered down a little. I actually like it that way.....I guess my Bro is a bloom freak th... 
What is this........midrange bloom??
Wow sounds like virginity...lol. All is not lost I have my other preamp that I used when I had the "bloom" but the NBS old Masters are gone to the cable guy in the sky....Walter...lol. OK...in goes the old preamp..for *****&grins. 
IC's and Humm
Just thought I would post this for referencehttp://www.jensentransformers.com/an/an004.pdf 
300B Tubes
The Sophia Carbon plates sound very good in the Vac ren's....do not use a mesh plate tube. The Vac's require a well made tube and even the Sophia can pop if not up to spec...but out of 16...had to replace a pair...under warranty. These carbon plat... 
The Latest and Greatest in Digital Coax Cables
I have the Nirvana transmission right now hooked up....this is one helluva cable....it sounds sharp as a sushi knife...tonaly correct....bass up the...and captures spatial ques with great realism. If there's something better for the money...I'd li... 
Nirvana transmissin vs Stealth Varidig
Any thoughts on the Stealth Varidig....plusses and minuses...and compared to whatever. 
IC's and Humm
Al thanks for all your help....I think I have a better understanding now...appreciated greatly.Roger 
IC's and Humm
My preamp and amps do not support a balanced mode....just single ended....I tried a while ago running my preamp and dac on the same line with a conditioner....the sound was degraded. NBS advises their PC's direct to port.Al....I will try running m... 
IC's and Humm
Al....interesting...it's late...will continueAaron....RCA'a only... 
IC's and Humm
Al...thanks for the input...I was pretty pround that installed 4 dedicated ports and having it dead quiet with all this equipment. I haven't the guts to put all 4 mono blocks on the same circuit....with the better shielded cable...A+... but with t... 
Where to send amp to get a power cord update
Have not done any business with them...but you might try to contact them.http://www.angelfire.com/art2/stereorepair117/highend.htm 
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
Volley...late 50...early 60's....anything done by Rudy VanGelder or Orin Keepnews. A good demonstration disk is "Inside Betty Carter" Half the disc is totaly awesome...probably done on a Ampex and the other half is kinda flat. Another point is dur...