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Breakin of Marantz SA8260 SACD player
Hififile,This is good news. I posted on audioasylum about the SA8260's capability to drive headphones. Which Grados are you using? I am thinking of Sennheiser 555. 
Breakin of Marantz SA8260 SACD player
I leave mine in "Standby" all the time. I don't see much difference between OFF/ON on this player. But 1 thing I noticed was that it now sounds much better than what it was brand-new.Opinions on this unit - this is a superb unit. I have compared i... 
Music Hall CD-25.5 vs CD-25 w/mods??
Yes Pmt1209 - I stand corrected. I was thinking about the C352 integrated Vs the 320BEE integrated. So what decision have you made? I know - it is exciting and confusing - all at the same time :-) 
Music Hall CD-25.5 vs CD-25 w/mods??
The NAD C542's power cord is detachable (the BEE's is not). I am not sure if using a better power will void the warranty. 
Itching for an SACD player
Marantz SA8260.But you need to compare it to others - in person. I took my dealer' demo unit home - listened to it 1 whole day against the DV7600 - which I badly wanted to buy because wife wanted universal player. The next day I took the SA8260 to... 
Music Hall CD-25.5 vs CD-25 w/mods??
NAD C542 + Signal Cable Power Cord should take care of your requirements. The power cord improves imaging, soundstage and cleaner backgrounds. The NAD also plays HDCD - if you are interested. 
Replacing Forests???
Jh2os,If you are anyways going to use 2 Dreamcatcher subwoofer, why not go for the Rainmakers?I have auditioned to the Rainmakers and Hawks, but not the Sttaf. The dealer was using the NAD pre/power combo to drive the Hawks and I thought they were... 
Advice on a speaker purchase
Very true Walkman...they will sound a bit boomy that close to wall. But absolutely no complains in the midrange if that close to wall - atleast for me. Now after 7 months of placement position adjustment, I have got them to sound very similar to h... 
Good Interconnects for NAD?
Signal Cable has a 30-Day (in home) Money Back Guarantee. John is a straight forward person and I have sent him "n" number of mails requesting info and comparison with other cables.Today my system consists of Signal Cable interconnects/cables - ex... 
Bringing the fun back into audio - cheap CD tweaks
Cheapest would be to handle the CDs carefully and to put them back into the jewel-case after the listening session. Don't let your non-audiophile friends to handle them carelessly $0.Advantage is scratch-free CDs and jewel cases. 
Is my setup mid-fi or hi-fi?
At then end of the day when you come home and play your music - it should relax you, make you want to play more, set you in that toe-tapping mood. If it cannot do that, then whatever the cost/brand - it is a shame-fi!! 
Advice on a speaker purchase
Heeee.....I answered this question of your's on ausioasylum forum :-)). But will still say - audition the Quads. I auditioned them accidentally and ended up owning them. 
decent integrated to replace NAD 3400
A NAD is the only integrated that can replace NAD.Just kidding. But you have a lot of options in that price range. The only thing is you need to personally audition them. Start with Arcams, NADs, Rotels, Roksan Kandy, Music Hall, Creek. On Audiogo... 
Power Cable - what´s your best?
You need Signal Cable Power Cords. 
Good Interconnects for NAD?
Signal Cable Silver Resolution.