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need your help again.............
I've heard dozens of different IC's and cables of every flavor in my system. I have a fellow audiophile that has a very nice system also. We try cables of all sort in each others system. Most of the time the cable that works best in his system sou... 
Front or Down Firing Sub
Try it out and fill us in on the results. 
JVC XRCDs -- your experience?
I've listened to Count Basie "88 Basie Street" On XRCD and I was very impressed. Much more depth in the stage. It was as good as most vinyl I've heard. 
Sony SCD-XA5400ES-Best SACD for under $10,000
Has anyone noticed the OP hasn't chimed in since he started this thread ? That's odd. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
I'm pretty sure the hum will show up at 8 db louder. If the hum got quieter as you turned the volume down I would say there would be no issue. But if it's there with the volume turned down, that's will be an issue. 
Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE
A review here on AG stated that the RCA's sound better than the XLR's. Which ever you use I would run it in on that output. 
Zu Omen or Tekton Lore
Well said Gpowered. 
advantage of seperates vs integrated
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." Albert Einstein 
Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE
I have a freind that is going to get the Burson DAC and use a less expencive transport. That will leave me in prime pecking order to get his Sony. Less than 6 months old and at a good price too.I'll be going the DAC way sooner or later (more than ... 
Metal, aluminum, or wood for a rack ?
Hi Dan.I'm always glad to inspire someone with new ideas.I looked at your rack and thought it was very nice.I also like the horn speakers. VERY coool. 
Would adding a Dac improve the sound for my setup?
RbcAlways remember, it's much more easy to get forgiveness than to get permission. 
Replace My Anthem CD1?
Why not concider buying a new DAC that has USB inputs so you wont have to burn the FLAC to DVD ?Just a thought. 
Would adding a Dac improve the sound for my setup?
I agree with Timrhu. It's hard to tune a system if it's in a untreated room. 
Sony XA-5400es VS Oppo 83SE
Good for you Mystang. Be sure to let the Sony burn in before any critical comparisons. 
Blind Person Needs a New FM Receiver
I'm sorry about my last post here. Your looking for a receiver and I suggested a tuner. My bad.