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Modwright sony xa5400 vs Modwright Oppo 95
Dave_b, I remember when you sold it. I had a feeling it would be a regret.I love my Modwright 999se. It has the Signature Truth with a Truth Umbilical. Very musical. 
What amps do Electrical Engineers own...why?
Oh.... please forgive me for my spelling error.I'm not perfect like you. 
What amps do Electrical Engineers own...why?
Lenny, I went back and re-read your post and put the "NOT" in the appropriate place and it made much more scents. 
4 ohms vs. 8 ohms
8ohms. 
A simple Request to Sellers-
Customer service goes a long way. 
Regional Climate Effect On Speakers
Fans do not control humidity. 
Regional Climate Effect On Speakers
Yes, as Drr said, raise the temp a little to control the humidity. That is the norm for Florida. If you don't, your house will become musky and moldy in a short period of time. 
Regional Climate Effect On Speakers
I don't know anyone that lives here in Florida with high end audio equipment that doesn't have air conditioning in their homes. That would be a controled environment that should counter humidity and dryness. 
Who is Harry Nillson
The documentary is named "Who is Harry Nilson, And why is everybody talking about him ?" 
Dave Brubeck passes
He will be sorely missed. R.I.P. 
Small integrateds: red wine, bel canto or wyred?
Hi Vinnie, I agree with you 100%. I've read so many positive reviews and post about the 15.It must have been a synergy mismatch in my system.I should have put that in my post.I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive my blunt statement. 
Power cords for ModWright SCD-XA5400es
I would highly recommend the Elrod EPS-2 Signature.I have this cord on my Modwright 999es and my friend has it on his stock 5400. We've both tried many different pc's, this is the best so far. Good luck. 
Lightspeed Attenuator - Best Preamp Ever?
I've had my Lightspeed several months now and just tried something that gave me a great improvement. I've had the wall wort pluged into my dedicated ac line. I pluged it into my ballanced power conditioner and it made a huge improvement. The impro... 
need advice with power cable
I think you should try it both ways and make your own decision. Run it pluged into the cond. for a week and then without and see which one you like the best. 
Dealer selling B stock doesn't tell customers
I feel the dealer should tell you if it is B stock.I don't feel there is anything wrong with B stock, but it should be disclosed to the buyer.