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Differences between cd transports?
so, you're saying low current ac negates directional flow of signal?  
Differences between cd transports?
cleed if that's true why aren't people getting the crap shocked out of them when they change ICs or speaker cables with music playing?  
Differences between cd transports?
asel,aren't all ICs driven by DC within the preamp/dac/amp?  
Differences between cd transports?
astel, Im talking about interconnects which transfer signal not currenthth,  
Differences between cd transports?
astel, please tell me you are joking!!!!!!!!! With a meter  
Sell your $$$ cables and conditioners... affordable LITHIUM is here!
eliz. I feel you girlfriend. I basically gave my PPP away after having it fully rebuilt but still had fan issues, even when the system wasn't playing. I just didn't feel right selling it for $800, so I sold it for $300 with full buyer beware cauti... 
Differences between cd transports?
clearthinker +1!astel. apples and oranges. Data is not the same as the many nuances involved with hi-end audio reproductionIt is up to the designer to know their science. I have seen raw cable tested for directionality resistance. It mattersAlthou... 
Differences between cd transports?
Geoff yes, yes, and yes. What naysayers fail to understand is strands of wire are pulled/drawn through a die, rough edges are bent over on a microscopic levelMany cable companies put direction arrows on their jackets, so where does this silliness ... 
Who makes great active preamps ? Tube or solid state or hybrid.
Having recently experienced what a major IC upgrade can mean, I wonder what ICs the negative commenters were usingAnyway of you are on a sub $1500 budget, you might get lucky and find a used Audio Alchemy DDP-1 + PS 5. It is a balanced design (als... 
Differences between cd transports?
Geoff, yes balancing is critical, especially when using your springs 
Differences between cd transports?
fred, the Oppo by a wide margin (like a torquie V8 it has a lot moe low end drive) versus a sweet turbo 4 cylinder. Keep i mind my 105 has a upgraded LPM (easy to install bought from ebay) PLUS the incoming wire rhodium IEC this makes a big differ... 
Differences between cd transports?
I have an Oppo 105 that I was using with a quality WireWorld toslink. I upgraded it’s input IEC and silver wire to the power supply and later I replaced the OEM power supply with a Linear Power Module, but was not happy with the sound, so I bought... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
lol 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
Now, after a solid week of further break in of the M700s + Stellar GC dac/pre, I invited a friend over with a ton of live music experience. He heard the system with the Audio Alchemy kit, and did not hold back his valid criticisms. He did not h... 
Which Class D Amplifier? PS Audio, Ghent, Nord, Merrill or other???
Cyloc, as a very happy owner of M700s paired with Stellar GC, 200 hours isn't near enough, unless break in is with a break in disc. Im looking forward to his responseAnd yes, cables & ICs matter- A LOT. Last night I spun The Eagles The Very Be...