jl35

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Cd's to make a come back in the future?
Great to be finding such low prices on so many CDs 
What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
What some hear as sweet others hear as veiled 
What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
When I told dealer I liked clean clear accurate dynamic sound he said try the X250,8. And that was my favorite over similar price XA and X350.8 
What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
I prefer the X series, though have not heard the top of the line XA...my dealer said many prefer the X to the XA at given price point... 
What are the weak points of Pass amps and pre-amps ?
buy used Pass amp and pre and they will hold their value incredibly well, so not so expensive in long run...I owm X250.8 and XP-22...actually ended up spending very little on the used X250.5 and XP-20 that I traded in after owning 4/5 years... 
Cd's to make a come back in the future?
there are at least a few decades left of many music listeners who will never do streaming or computer audio... 
Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.
when I bought my Black Cat Silver Star it came with a 60 day return period...seems quire reasonable 
Beware of the cable claiming long burn in period.
I think there is also a manufacturer assumption that a 100+  hour burn in will take less than 8 weeks... 
Given Cambridge's Dac Magic and the Plus last release, should I bother?
forget the measurements, just buy one with return privileges and listen to it... 
Why the facination with integrated amps?
Dave Belles had an interesting piece on his website about the sonic advantages of an integrated. Not sure if it’s still there. I remember it as essentially the amp and preamp can be “perfectly” matched. And not have to be compatible with dozens of... 
Only you expensive cable owners, is this real?
If it were a great car at a great price...and then not follow directions  
Only you expensive cable owners, is this real?
all this for  $140 cables that come with full return if not satisfied... 
Does any one know a cable that is able to compete with clear day double shotgun?
I have and use the Clear Day, but much prefer Cerious GE ... 
Only you expensive cable owners, is this real?
and many here will tell you to use the cheapest cord you can find... 
Upgrade from Oppo Sonica DAC
send it to Ric Schultz at EVS for upgrade...awesome improvement