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Upgrading Wadia 170i IDoc to new 171 IPod dock
Brian, i read in a well known rag that the reviewer could not tell the difference between his 170i Doc and his 7K CDP playing the same disk he ripped to his IPod. So when I read in a mail order mag that the new 171i sounded better, how could it be... 
Adding Sub to current system
I think we're done now, thank you everybody for your help!Rpg 
Upgrading Wadia 170i IDoc to new 171 IPod dock
Dear Brian, you may have answered my original question about upgrading my 170i to the 171i transport. Does the new product sound better than the 170i? Like you said, with a good DAC you could not tell the difference between the CDP and the iDoc ye... 
Adding Sub to current system
One last point, my $ for a sub is limited to around $750, hoping to find something on Audiogon, am I wasting my time? 
Adding Sub to current system
Sounds like some expertise is required in implementing a sub with smaller monitor speakers. The Sonus Faber speakers sound very good and I don't want to mess it up. One procedure was mentioned on this thread, yet I wonder if there is a standard ap... 
Adding Sub to current system
My amplification is by Krell and I found a spot next to a chair where the Sub would be open in front and back, and yes, I have heard good things about Rel - thanks! 
Upgrading Wadia 170i IDoc to new 171 IPod dock
Dear Kbarkamian, I ripped the files from my computer to my IPod in WAV format or Apple's LossLess Rip to the IPod which was verified as bit for bit perfect from the original source according to a Hi-Fi rag which made the measurements. I do have so... 
Upgrading Wadia 170i IDoc to new 171 IPod dock
I should add when I first mentioned "not sounding as good as CD" to sounds slightly different than the CD. In fact, there are some areas such as the bottom end which sounds better through the Wadia and the top end slightly sweeter through the CD. ... 
Upgrading Wadia 170i IDoc to new 171 IPod dock
Each of the four members of my family that enjoy our system has a third generation iPod touch, just maybe, it happens to be this model of iPod works best with the Wadia? Still hope someone who reads this thread has the latest Wadia, really interes... 
Upgrading Wadia 170i IDoc to new 171 IPod dock
Interesting Kbarkamian, maybe you received a defective unit a 170i correct? Mine has worked flawlessly for a year without having the problems you mention other than a number of the keys on the remote do nothing at all. I guess I should consider my... 
How can I improve my electric power situation.
Very simple with outstanding results. Hire an electrician and have them install a dedicated, isolated ground 20 amp outlet running 10 aug wire, just make sure the outlet is at least Hospital quality, the outlets are usually red, you will be amazed!! 
Best budget $300 Balanced IC Recommendation
I've been burning in the Mogami's and they continue to improve. I'm not sure their the best sounding cables in my system, but my best set of cables cost me a kilobuck and I can only say they sound different, maybe a bit less aggressive than the Mo... 
Best budget $300 Balanced IC Recommendation
Installed the Mogamis today. Without any break in time they sounded great, much more base and crisp micro details. The Mogamis went head to head (for a cost of $70 a pair) against my significantly more expensive single ended Kimber KS 1021's. I'm ... 
Best budget $300 Balanced IC Recommendation
Mogami or Huffman? If the difference between the two is small in terms of performance, I think maybe the Mogami is the way to go. I know the price of the Huffman's are about $230, however I don't know the price of a Meter for the Mogami's.Thanks a... 
Best budget $300 Balanced IC Recommendation
Catastrofe, can you shed a little more light on "Grover Huffman"? Any additional info would be greatly appreciated!Thanks