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SACD...around $3500?
I have had the 5400 for 2 weeks, I have owned Marantz SA11-S1, S2, NAD M5 most recently. The Sony in my opinion beats all of them, it is more honest in it's representation, the NAD is the closest to the sound of the Sony but the Sony beats in deta... 
SONY SCD-XA5400ES vs all Accuphase models
I have had the 5400 for 2 weeks, I have owned Marantz SA11-S1, S2, NAD M5 most recently. The Sony in my opinion beats all of them, it is more honest in it's representation, the NAD is the closest to the sound of the Sony but the Sony beats in deta... 
PCM to DSD Anyone doing this?
well it looks like I need to get the Korg or the Weiss software. You say that you copy a SACD with this software and burna DSD/DVD disc and it sound better than the original? Interesting. Incredible studio by the way 
PCM to DSD Anyone doing this?
Kirkus, thanks for your responce, I have done further research and it seems that I would need to buy a audio software program to convert the downloaded HD tracks, or in the case of RR HRX discs which come in WAV files to DSD then burn them to DVD ... 
Rega P5 Benz Micro Glider, Ace, or Stay w/Exact?
When you upgrade your phono stage I would get the Musical Surroundings Nova Phenomona battery powered phono stage. I recently went from a $4500.00 phono stage/cartridge combo to the Nova and the new Benz Micro Ace L "S" class and have a better sou... 
DC Metro -- New
Hi Jeff, Cary SLP-03 is sounding good, add me to the list, for future get meetings 
Baltimore MD
I am also in Westminster, and would like to get together! 
Line Stage battle: ARC LS26 vs Aesthetix Calypso
I agree about the Cary, I tied the 05, but could not afford it bought the SLP-03 w/ 12au7 tubes tube rolled to NOS and have no regrets, a bargain for the money at 3K, I like the single box design, completly dual mono construction, dead quiet, work... 
Cary SLP-05 Umbilical cord
Thanks for the info, I will call Ridge Street, it has been 10 years since I soldered anything