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Jumpers for Integrated Amps: What are you guys using?
The 5350SE replaced my 4330SE. There was nothing wrong with the 4330SE. The 5350SE came available and I decided to go for it (Creek gear doesn’t come up for sale very often). When I initially compared the two using my cd player (Naim CD3.5), speak... 
Jumpers for Integrated Amps: What are you guys using?
I will definitely post back with my findings after trying to PBJ's. I found another post here on A-gon where a guy bought 99.99% pure silver rod and bent it to the shape of his stock U jumpers and said the results were amazing. As I mentioned in m... 
Jumpers for Integrated Amps: What are you guys using?
Thanks for all the response everyone... I understand now. As for the card some of you were referring to, I believe you are talking about the phono stage? It's an option on Creek integrateds as it is a board that connects inside the unit. When inst... 
Jumpers for Integrated Amps: What are you guys using?
sfall, mesch & kalali:I don't understand. What does the preamp side being passive have to do with anything?  
Best Cable Match for: Creek 4330SE + Rega Apollo + Vandersteen 2C
The Naim CD3.5 has arrived. I've been listening for a couple days now and my initial impressions can be summed up in three words: MUSICAL and RHYTHMIC. The third word, DETAILED, I noticed later as I was listening to more complex material. I have... 
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
The Naim CD3.5 has arrived. I've been listening for a couple days now and my initial impressions can be summed up in three words: MUSICAL and RHYTHMIC. The third word, DETAILED, I noticed later as I was listening to more complex material. I have a... 
Best Cable Match for: Creek 4330SE + Rega Apollo + Vandersteen 2C
Hey jafant, Still have the DH Labs Q-10's and Air Matrix. Sold the Apollo a little while ago, and have a Naim cdp on the way. It comes with a DIN to RCA made by Chord Company, so I'm interested to see how it sounds. It will be hard to get a refere... 
Best Cable Match for: Creek 4330SE + Rega Apollo + Vandersteen 2C
I used "romantic" from chrisr's post above. To me, it's a pure marketing term to describe a sound that is soft & fuzzy, warm with slight bloat in the bass. Not as detailed, but still has a neutral treble response.    
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
Hi mahler123 and everyone... No, I don't need a bunch of extra features. This is for a straight 2-channel system, so no need for blu-ray or USB. I went with the Naim, so that should give you a good idea :) I have an old iPhone 5 & that I use e... 
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
Will do jafant... I chose the Naim. Never had one before, so I gotta check it off the list. :)  
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
The Naim comes with a chord din to rca cable.No, the Miles is non-xlr. 
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
Hi George, I think the Miles has both. In fact, I've read the advantages of using 1-bit, multi-bit and DSP. It's all prefence I guess--as well as how well designed the analog stage is. I've had great sounding players that have used each type.Here ... 
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
Thanks to everyone and all your comments/suggestions. Based on what I read (both here and in magazine & online reviews), as well as comparing the other players listed to my previous players; and considering my budget, availability and personal... 
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
Those all look nice, but I guess I should've given my budget... max is $500.  
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
What do you guys think of the Theta Miles? I used to have one (and loved it) but I different gear at the time. Any comments on how a Miles would sound with the rest of my gear? I have the opportunity to buyback the one I sold another audio friend ...