Meerizistar - yes, I noticed that review, too. They didn't seem to have any problem with the Sony driving various speakers, including the LS50s.
Leads me to believe that gs5556 is probably on to something. I checked the Clearaudio website, and the output of the cart I'm using is only 3.6mv, not the 4.2mv I listed above (that was for V1 of that cart). I would imagine a higher output cart might be just what I need, or a LOMC with an appropriate SUT.
Will bring my CD player home from my office system and give it a go with the Sony to see if I have similar issues.
Thanks for the help,Scott
Leads me to believe that gs5556 is probably on to something. I checked the Clearaudio website, and the output of the cart I'm using is only 3.6mv, not the 4.2mv I listed above (that was for V1 of that cart). I would imagine a higher output cart might be just what I need, or a LOMC with an appropriate SUT.
Will bring my CD player home from my office system and give it a go with the Sony to see if I have similar issues.
Thanks for the help,Scott