dave_b

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Burn in question and evaluation before burn in
Demo gear fully broken in and then decide if you like it. If you like it buy it...maybe even try it at home:) 
Sony XA7ES vrs Cambridge 840C and others...
THe Cambridge can be had from audio advisor who will take it back if you don't like it. 
Best sounding Krell ?
The FPB 600 is one of THEE finest amps ever made...I owned one once and wish I had it back today! I remember demo'ing the 600 before I bought it against an ARC VT200 on wilson watt/puppy 6's (which I also purchased) and it sounded identical except... 
Biggest Baddest Audio Cables
Temporarily using some Monster in wall $25/50ft spool speaker cable (14gauge) until my new stuff arrives for my Wilson Sophias and I am amazed at just how good they sound. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
I wish everyone a Nerry Chrsitmas and a Happy New Year...happy listening:) 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
White, clear, clean and colorless is great for lab gear...not for music. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
I think some of you guys are tone deaf for starters. Secondly, if you believe half the crap that's written about gear you will find yourself frustrated, wondering why that award winning kit you just bought sounds so bad. Mrtennis should check his ... 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
There's a reason the BAT VK-D5 has been around for a decade or so...it makes music. The 6922 based unit is my favorite...never met a 6H30 tube I liked:) 
Which Integrated got you off the merry go round?
The S300i is blossoming..phenomenal texture, neutral and dead on accurate tone and tmbre..no more glare or SS constriction present. Focus is clear with palpable imaging and holographic soundstaging! 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
The Walker Proscenium Gold rig comes to mind...maybe without quite the sheer definition and layering it provides. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
Mrjstark, you are trying to pin a mosquito to the wall. I am refering to the general qualities of vinyl vs digital...harmonics are complete, fleshed out and relaxed without the compression and two dimensionality of most SS players. 
the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
Cary 306, ARC CD7/8 or the VK-D5 24bit...closer to vinyl it don't get! 
The best CD Player for the money
BAT VK-D5 24 bit CDP. If you understand why vinyl is superior to digital, then you will crap yourself upon listening to the BAT in a high end system. 
Best redbook CD player
Without question the BAT VK-D5 24bit CDP...it is the turntable for the digital age. Then again, the vinyl aesthetic is not for everyone. Some prefer a little auditory pain with their playback machines. 
Best sounding Krell ?
OK, Fender and 'Feil in my office NOW!