jdlepera

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Radiohead -Hail to the Theif
Nicko,I think all mentioned are 5 stars.Played them all in last few days to answer your question.Tough call for me but I lean toward Amnesiac sound/style a bit if I have to choose.Hail is growing on me daily,having trouble removing it from the tra... 
Upsampling DVD player
Philips 963sa.Search for more info.Highly reviewed.JD 
Radiohead -Hail to the Theif
Thief mispelled.Duh.Thats what happens when you're an old fart!JD 
Upbeat music suggestions?
Dweller,Speaking of Shake'Em on Down.The 1st Track on The Album by The "North Mississipi Allstars" -Shake hands with Shorty"is Shake'Em on Down!..Highly Recommended Slide,Blues/Rock CD,To say the very least!..I would even say an Essential Blues Al... 
What do you think about Definitive Technology?
Def Tech's Classic Model is The Orginal 2004 with The 125 sub amp,10"woofer,well balanced sound spectrum for MUSIC.Not the latest 2004tl with the 250 watt amp,To much bass and mid bass,good for HT I guess.Check my system..JD 
Upbeat music suggestions?
The Raveonettes-Whip it on.Their Debut EP 8-Killer upbeat Tracks.On E-Bay for 5 0r 6 Bucks.Very cool Hot New Band!They Whip it on! Ease away from Mainstream and take a deep breath,A whole lot of good stuff out there thats a little deeper and a Who... 
Should I take out my AR-16 tube pre amp from HT?
I think you answered your own question with your own ears but I'm shocked.JD 
Inexpensive SACD player....?
I think the Sony NS775[Has Progressive scan] replaced the NS500 .BB or C City should have. 
dynamic classical which isn't boring?
Good ? Mejames!I'm Basically looking for Classicial for Rockers.Mahler [Zander]5 and 6 are good on SACD as the 1812 mentioned.I'm looking for darker,denser,dynamic,Heavy perhaps Haunting Classicial closer to prog rock.Is it out there? 
Review: Shanling SCD-T200 CD Player
Siddh,You may want to check out the Xindak SCD-2 Tube output Player.Do a search here and at The AA under Hi Res and Digital forums for more info.Do either one of these players modded beat a $10,000 player,I seriously doubt it.My tweeked Xindak pla... 
what CDs are most in need of remastering?
The Beatles to SACD. 
Music Reference RM200 or David Berning ZH270?
Check stereophile.com archives April 2002 for a excellent review.Easy on tubes and reliable/problem free as all MR products.Fast Neutral sound.I own 4 Music Reference products and highy reccomend them all.Great buy used on this site.Any specific ?... 
Calling all indie rockers...
1.Air The French Band[All] 2.Sigur Ros-() also 3.Porcupine Tree-All except perhaps last release. 4.Mercury Rev 5.Peace Orchestra ,also Kruder & Dorfmeister 6.The Larry's-Oxymorons [For Frank Zappa fans]Great Music and Hilarious!Hard to find.[l... 
Best 200 watt x 5 amp for the money?
Parasound 2505AT.FET's in output stage.A Bit Tube like.Highly reviewed.JD 
How good is the Cary 308?
If you buy a Cary CDP make sure in writing that with ANY problems they will pay shipping to and from Cary to fix.Anything new for that matter,Shipping costs add up,especially after several times.Apparently many Transport problems with some units.M...