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| Ayre CX-7e comparison to Sony SCD-xa5400es I purchased both models and have lived with both and compared them side by side. I prefer the Sony in all aspects, however the Ayre is a superb player in it's own right.On Ray Brown's Moonlight Serenade the "Pluck" on his bass strings are definite... | |
| Sony SCD-XA5400ES owners question The control does 'not' have definite click detents. However the operation is smooth and positive. I use the remote 99% of the time which is excellent. This is without question the best SACD/CD player I have owned and I have had many. | |
| SONY XA5400ES - Preliminary Observations I have had the 5400ES now for 3 weeks. it is an excellent player on both RB and SACD. I have a McIntosh and an Arcam as well which are both very good players. The SACD performance of the Sony offers noticeable clarity, detail and soundstage improv... | |
| The best CD Player for the money Sony SCD-XA5400ES. NO CONTEST! I have had many of the top players, some costing WAY more than the Sony XA5400ES. Resolution, definition, musicality, the best so far for me. | |
| Oregon Audiophiles... I am always up for beer and music. Also in beaverton area. | |
| Mcintosh 501 monoblocks vs. 402 I use the MC-402 with the 3.6's and get superb sound. I have heard the 501's as well in a direct comparison with the 402. At regular listening levels I could not hear any difference. If you are buying "New" from a dealer my guess is the most influ... | |
| Review: Merlin Music Systems TSM-MME Monitor That was a great review Tz! Amazingly, I use an identical system with the exception of a Mc SACD player in lieu of the Marantz, and I NEED to get the subwoofer. Merlin TSM-mme are most amazing.I found similar results on my listening, but now need ... | |
| Damaged Dynavector 20XL Hi Cruz,I have the same tonearm and used both the High output 20 and the Karat. Somehow the extra weight of the 20 made it a better match for my system.The Dynavector 20 series with the VPI 9 series arms is one of those matches made in heaven. I h... | |
| Help with buzz / hum that's making me insane r There are a few things I would look for.- Is there a light dimmer on the circuit or on a neighboring circuit? If so disconnect and see if problem stops.- Are all your connections tight in the breaker box? They come loose with time and vibrate and ... | |
| Pairing with Mcintosh C2300 amp and speakers I use the McIntosh MC402 and Magnepan 3.6's. My favorite system to date and i have had many. Sources are Ayre CD and Vinyl rigs | |
| vpi scoutmaster versus technics unbiased Hi Radiohead,I have both the Sl1200 with a KAB damper, matt, rewire, and a VPI Scoutmaster stock. Both are going into an Ayre P5xe phono preamp.Both sound excellent. Now, they have different cartridges. The Technics has an Audio-Technica AT-33PTG ... | |
| Top 5 sounding cd player in the 1000-2000$ range I love the Arcam fmj CD36. I have had McIntosh and many other brands, all quite good, but this CD36 continually amazes me with it's excellent function and sound quality. (Arcam has just introduced the CD37 which adds SACD). | |
| Dynaudio Special 25's Hi Docrobbi,I have the Dynaudio Special 25's on mass loaded Dynaudio stand 2's. I originally used the McIntosh C220 tube preamp and 275 amp with very nice results. I switched to the Ayre AX7-e Integrated amplifier, and CX7-e CD player and Ayre P5x... | |
| Decco from Preachtree audio I have the decco from peachtree. It is phenomenal! You can feed your digital source into it and it's 50 watt amp does a great job with my Dynaudio and ERA speakers.Build is great, ease of use is super. | |
| Deep Cleaning Records With Steam? The best Audiogon thread EVER!I went out and bought the steamer at wal-mart. Please excuse my ignorance, there are a few things I do not understand.1) How far do I hold the steamer nozzle from the record?2) What kind of motion do I use? Circular f... |