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Differences between cd transports?
I have yet to find any transport which compares to the Philips which floats on jewels, as used in the old equipment like my Rotel RDP 980.The sound is incredible.This unit picks a disc in 1 second.The logic is a dream, a full size pcb packed with ... 
Klipsch!. The worst speaker company, EVER?
i ran fane compression's at one time until i heard real speakers, my s-910'sfrom pioneer. 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
brettmc...do yourself a favor and find an old nad 3020 as a reference amp for your ears. wont cost you much...love them..the musical tone is awesome.Once you have had a good listen to that please tell me your thoughts.If happy buy a power amp and ... 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
no matter what amp you have the speakers are the answer.took me a few years until i found the solution.i run 3 pairs of stereo speakers, all different makes and all different size drivers on my main amp. AR..SONY..MISSION.the more the better...don... 
System sounds better at night?
late at night when all the irritations have ebbed, one is relaxed, frostie or warm red, the ambience plays a big roll as one usually listens at a lower volume with a touch more bass.my system sounds incredible when i am the only one up.Mains power... 
Dac hookup....
Just remember that microwave ovens at 2.4ghz, and its harmonics, with a dirty diode or cap will play havoc and generate noise.I often pick up noise from which neighbor..i cant say. 
We are buying and reviewing gear all wrong
the speakers were the most important part of the equation. 
We are buying and reviewing gear all wrong
we all strive for a certain sound.the speakers and room are the final piece of the equation.took me years to find what pleased me and im over the moon.love chilling with a frostie after work, unwinding and enjoying every note. 
Review: PS Audio Elite Amplifier
and yes, it was called 2C. 
Review: PS Audio Elite Amplifier
They mentioned that it was the build as used from the factory engineer. 
Review: PS Audio Elite Amplifier
I hassled to find it from the uk and think this is the link, it was the only hand drawn schematic.https://elektrotanya.com/ps_audio_200-cx_audio_pa_1987_sch.pdf/download.htmllooks like it if memory serves. 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
Retro rules. Digital is ugh.Old school my man. 
Top Ten "Reasons I Don't Like This Component"
I "hate" graphic equalizers.Using a sound processor is the way to go.So much more they can accomplish.No slides, just a few pots for setup, quick and easy with results.However with the right speaker systems in place I dont use it anymore.At one st... 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
More to go wrong..HDMI.decoder failure common, no spares...bin!Separate components are better!  
CD Got Absolutely Crushed By Vinyl
Have over 500cds in 100 packs and my original purchased in a cd bookshelf as wide and high as I...what do i do...cant choose and like to relax...fisher 24 disc player is amazing but you can only listen to the same music so many times.SO...Over the...