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Anyone auditioned the Cardas Clear? I have....
I have a pair of clear interconnects and they are very good. I, however like my Siltech better. 
Has anyone heard Sonicweld Diverter 192
Audiofun have you tried the Emperical Audio Off Ramp to the Diverter. 
Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
If you can afford the Meridian you can afford the Sony and have it modded by modright, only 3000.00. 
Yamamoto YDA 01 DAC
I tried the ACK Dac awhile back that did not use any over sampling or digital filters and did not like it. I heard the Zanden dac as well. To me these dacs are good in the mids but a little rolled off on the top, not my cup of tea. 
Sonicweld or M2Tech hiFace usb to spdif converter
audiofun you were suppose to have the sonicweld two weeks ago, what gives. 
Tascam DV-RA1000HD Hi-Resolution Recorder
crna39 I have the Korg MR-2 portable recorder. I am not crazy about it, unless I don't know how to use it in the right manner. Have you heard this and do you think maybe the 2000.00 sony recorder is better. 
What to put under my VAC AMP/ PREAMP??
Darin, I prefer triode as you found out. I'm sorry but to get the sound you want you are going to have to get another phi 300.1 and turn them into monoblocks. Place new old stock RCA black base late 50's tubes in the two middle positions and place... 
Best preamp for Symphonic Line RG4 MK4
Jadis will have a warmer balance in the mids. This is a personal taste. You would have to hear both for yourself. 
Sony SCD XA5400ES tube rolling?
Wig what is the Mac cable and how can you get it. 
Powercords $1000 that beat VH Audio cords
I am using the Coincident power cords on all of my components. They improved every component. VAC PHI 300.1 and VAC SIG 2 preamp, Aesthetix Io Signature phono and Modright Sony Modded 5400ES. 
Want to buy a new projector.
I think the picture on the Oppo 95 is great, but I am not crazy about the movie sound. The player is too lean and detailed for my taste. I like a more natural sound. Yes I am using HDMI not analog outputs. 
would the Sony SCD 5400 Ex make a good transport?
No, but I doubt any new tube made today will compare with a new old stock tube from the 50-60's. 
would the Sony SCD 5400 Ex make a good transport?
Podeschi you are in for a treat with the VAC gear. Sound improves as you put hours on them. I guarantee you will be buying a second Phi 300.1 for monoblocks in the future. I bought my tubes from a local guy that turned out to be a jerk. I have a f... 
Audio Research VT100 MKII retubing blew resistors
I have a VAC PHI 300.1 amp and never have a problem changing tubes. I had one KT-88 go cherry red but it just took out the fuse. No resistors have ever blown. 
would the Sony SCD 5400 Ex make a good transport?
Darrin you need to change tubes in the Sony and power supply to get its full potential. If you are looking for a more organic sound I would recommend the Sylvania 5692 made in the 50's, also RCA 6SN7 GTB. I would change the rectifier tube to a Mul...