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Sara K SACD vs. XRCD
Tango- You posted your question in the wrong thread.While I'm here, I'll add that the Sara K XRCD is one of the best sounding cd's in my collection. However, it doesn't get a lot of play time because I find the music a little boring. 
Porter Ports or Cabledyne Cryo Hubbell 5362
Another vote for the Porter Ports here. It was the best $36 I'd ever spent on my system. I was shocked at the improvement that it provided over the cheapo stock wall sockets. 
Power cord recommendation for DAC
How did the HD3 compare w/the Grover? 
Visualize the music....
I like it. 
Which USB to S/PDIF converter with Metrum Octave?
Lewinskih01, I would highly recommend the Off Ramp. I've bought my OR4 since April and it took my dac to a whole new level of performance. There is an OR4 that just popped up here on audiogon. I know it is more than your budget, but I'm sure you c... 
Pre-amps with seperate power supplies .....
"thank you and who built the cord for you ???"Modwright made them. 
How to change current version of amarra to 4319??
Same thing happened to me. Trying again won't help. I contacted Amarra and they fixed it. 
Pre-amps with seperate power supplies .....
Everything matters!My preamp does not have an external power supply, but I used to use a Modwright Oppo 83 as my main source and it came with a separate power supply. I upgraded this umbilical cord and it was a significant improvement over the sto... 
I HATE the song Salt Peanuts
I'm with you Rockadanny, I hate this song. 
Chord QuteHD DAC Review
I'm a Chord QuteHD owner and have it set up using an Off Ramp and the upgraded power supply from MCRU. I would say that the Chord by itself is Excellent sounding, but when you add the OR and MCRU it becomes Sublime!To answer your question about DS... 
Bryston Announces NEW BDP-2 / BDA-2
Would love to hear more about this from owners. Anybody? 
Oppo 105 stock vs Oppo 105 Modwright
This might help. It's the 6 Moons review of the Modwright Oppo 105: http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/modwright11/1.html 
Any impressions of CHORD or Mytek DACs?
Just got my MCRU power supply and it took the QuteHD to a whole new level. I've got mine connected to an Off Ramp too. With the new power supply the music has more weight, everything sounds fuller and more organic. The soundstage grew too. This up... 
Review: Jim Smith RoomPlay voicing Tweak
Makes sense, he's a pro at this.Thanks 
Review: Jim Smith RoomPlay voicing Tweak
Thanks for sharing your experience Peter. I bought Jim's book and the DVD and it made a slight improvement. I know there is more performance that can be squeezed out of my stereo just by speaker placement. At some point in the future, I'd also lik...